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July 1867 match vs University

Saturday 27 July - Melbourne Ground

Melbourne 0
University 0

Match drawn

Neither team scored a goal, but Melbourne's forwards had the better chances. After 30 minutes the game turned in favour of the visitors, but neither side could score. Melbourne were better but lacked the pace to break through their opposition, and the game was called off when the ball became damaged. The result left Melbourne without a win for the season.

Best were Harrison, Hillsden and Freeman.

Team
Bennie, Bell, Bruford, Harrison, Horan, Hillsden, Freeman (c), O'Brien, T. Ireland, C. Forrester, T. Moody, Fleming, Finlay, Ferguson, Mack, Green, R. Waugh, G. Waugh, Moody, Oswald. Emergencies - Bald, Stevens, Gaggin, Holland, Hetherington, Collville, Gair

Media
Australasian - 27/07/1867
Argus - 29/07/1867
Age - 29/07/1867
Bell's Life - 03/08/1867