Mexborough & Swinton Times, January 21, 1881
Conisborough v Swinton Albion
This match should have been played on the ground of the latter on Saturday last, but although the Albion, secretary sent notice that they should expect us not later than 3.15, the visitors, on arriving, found no one to play, and after waiting nearly an hour after the appointed time, they went to the field, and kicked a goal, thus claiming the match