Monday 12 September 1898 at Bramall Lane (Att 4,000)

Sheffield United (1) 1 (Johnson 38): Foulke, Thickett, Pilgrim, W Johnson, Morren, Needham, Bennett, Thacker, Hedley, Field, Priest.
Wolves (0) 0: Baddeley, H Davies, Blackett, Griffiths, Malpass, Fleming, Tonks, R Davies, McMain, Smith, Chadburn.

Referee: Mr G Dale (Manchester).
Landmark: Sheffield United’s Frank Thacker was making his League debut.
Position: 6th.