7th of November 1896, a match played at Anfield in rain and fog, Ned Doig (top right) protesting that the light was too dim for the match to continue. Liverpool fielded 9 Scottish players, Sunderland 11.
Following this win Liverpool went top of the League, but eventually finished in 5th place.
Former Sunderland player Davy Hannah, playing at outside left, scored all 3 goals for Liverpool.