England football · The year in full
1897
England played 3 matches in 1897: won 2, drew 0 and lost 1, scoring 11 and conceding 2.
Tournaments and series
Biggest win of 1897
England 6–0 Ireland
20 February · British Home Championship
Played31897
Won267% of matches
Drawn0
Lost1Goals 11–2
Goals of the year
Top scorers
Oldest first
Every England match of 1897
| Date | Match | Competition | England scorers | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Feb | 
England 6–0 IrelandBritish Home Championship |
British Home Championship | Bloomer, Bloomer, Wheldon, Wheldon, Wheldon, Athersmith | England won |
| 29 Mar | 
England 4–0 WalesBritish Home Championship |
British Home Championship | Needham, Bloomer, Milward, Milward | England won |
| 3 Apr | 
England 1–2 ScotlandBritish Home Championship |
British Home Championship | Bloomer | England lost |