Prior to the match, Dewar offered to present 15 carat gold medals of an appropriate design to each member of the winning team, coupled with badges of the same metal composition to the committee.

[2] Corinthians were mostly forced into their own half for the initial period of the game due to the brilliant performances of Sheffield's Needham, Morren and Johnson at half-back.

[5] The second half saw more attacking play with strong showings from Corinthian's Smith and Burnup, however, the Sheffield backs Thickett and Cain were their match defensively.

[6] A half-hour into the second half, Corinthian's Topham was fouled near the goal mouth[2] by Cain, and a free kick was given, although was delayed being taken due to time spent in arranging what positions the players would take.

The game was again a strong defensive showing from both sides and at the end of 90 minutes Sheffield United refused to play extra time,[2] with the club president[6] alleging unfairness shown by the referee as an excuse,[7] resulting in the honour being shared.