<page_title> 1896–97 Burslem Port Vale F.C. season </page_title> <section_title> Midland League </section_title> <table> <cell> 6 March 1897 <col_header> Date </col_header> </cell> <cell> Long Eaton Rangers <col_header> Opponent </col_header> </cell> <cell> 3–1 <col_header> Result </col_header> </cell> <cell> 1,500 <col_header> Attendance </col_header> </cell> </table>
On 6 March, Burslem Port Vale F.C. faced the Long Eaton Rangers infront of 1,500 fans and recorded a 3-1 victory.