A team comprised entirely of Scotsmen, assembled by John Houlding following his departure from the board of Everton, took on Rotherham Town at Anfield.
Managed by the duo William Barclay and John McKenna and captained by Andrew Hannah, a team wearing blue and white ran out in front of a modest crowd.
And those in attendance weren't left disappointed, with the newly-formed club running out 7-1 winners on debut.
As the Liverpool Mercury reported the following day: "As a team, the 11 played well together, and are sure to improve with more practice.
"Ross, in goal, had little to do, but in the few cases in which he had to handle, he showed great coolness and courage.