Notts County v Middlesbrough (1902)
The game is held up for the camera to do a full tour of the cheering crowds at Trent Bridge, Notts County's home until 1910.
The cheering crowds on view are about to see a 2-0 home win that put Notts County at the top of the First Division, though the season would end with the Magpies in a disappointing 14th place, just behind Middlesbrough. The difference between the crowds in the standing and seated sections is striking - particularly the number of women, who are completely absent from the terraced sections.
M&K 120: Middlesborough enter onto the pitch, followed by the referee and lineman. Linesman[?] inspects the goal. Notts County onto the pitch. Game in play viewed from near the corner flag, with the home team attacking towards the camera.
M&K 122: Further footage of the game from the same postion. Notts County score. More gameplay. Shots of the crowd in different aread of the ground [presumably filmed at half time].
M&K 123: Further views of the crowd, included a seated grandstand with more women visible and a better class of dress, less waving. Further standing areas.
Note: Both Nottingham County and Middlesbrough were in the first division. This match was played on the 27th September 1902 and Nottingham County won 2-0. Neither team had a hugely successful season - Nottingham County finishing 15/18 and Middlesbrough 13/18.
Trent Bridge was the home ground for Nottingham County from 01-08-1882 to 31-07-1910.
From Smailes, Gordon, The Breedon Book of Football Records 1871-2000. Breedon Books: Derby, 2000. p.24.
M&K 120,122 and 123 make up this football title.