1898 Sheriff of London Charity Shield

The 1898 Sheriff of London Charity Shield was the first edition of the Sheriff of London Charity Shield. The match and subsequent replay were both drawn and hence the honour was shared between Corinthian and Sheffield United. The shield was the largest of its kind ever modelled, measuring 5 feet 9 inches (1.75 m) in height and 3 feet 4 inches (1.02 m) wide.

1898 Sheriff of London Charity Shield
EventSheriff of London Charity Shield
Corinthian Sheffield United
0 0
Corinthian Sheffield United
Date19 March 1898
VenueThe Crystal Palace, London
RefereeMr. E. E. Stuart
Attendance20,000
Replay
Corinthian Sheffield United
1 1
Date4 April 1898
VenueThe Crystal Palace, London
RefereeMr. E. E. Stuart
Attendance7,000
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