The
test matches were neutral-venue
play-offs between the bottom 3 First Division teams and the top 3 Second Division teams. The First Division teams, if coming out as winners, would retain their places in the division. If a Second Division team won, it would be considered for First Division membership through an election process. Losing Second Division teams would stay in the Second Division.
Consequences Of the winners,
Darwen and
Sheffield United were elected into the First Division, while
Newton Heath (later known as
Manchester United F.C.) remained in the First Division. Of the losers
Small Heath (later known as
Birmingham City F.C.) and
Notts County continued in the Second Division, while
Accrington resigned from the league altogether. ==Attendances==