Saturday 7 September - Williamstown Cricket Ground
Williamstown 1.1, 6.6, 7.9, 9.13
Melbourne 0.1, 0.1, 2.2, 3.5
Goalkickers: Carah 1, J. Benson 1, Unknown 1
The vultures were already circling around Melbourne when they lost to one of only two teams below them on the ladder, falling into second last place.
Best were E. Fox and Benson.
Media
Herald - 06/09/1889
Australasian - 14/09/1889