Saturday 2 May - Warehouseman's Ground
Melbourne d. Ballarat
A small number of fans turned up to a low profile game, and even though Melbourne fielded a number of new players against a strong visiting side they won. It took a rush at the end to ensure victory.
Selected team
Fox, Fry, Hallett, Aitken, L. Connelly, Sheahan, Smith, Wilson, Toms, Wiseman, McRaile, Murphy, McKenzie, McLeod, Way, Clark, Howes, Miller, Lewis, Salton, Slattery, Griffiths, McArthur.
Media
Australasian - 02/05/1891
Argus - 02/05/1891
Sportsman - 06/05/1891
Australasian - 09/05/1891