Thames Ironworks' rising star Charlie Dove. At Shooters Field on 23 April 1898, Thames lost the tie 0–1, and Brentford leap-frogged "The Irons" and were now one point ahead with one game left to play. A final day victory away to 2nd Grenadier Guards on 30 April ensured that Thames Ironworks won the London League title by a single point, as fellow challengers Brentford F.C. had lost to Barking Woodville. Thames had finished the season with a 100% home record. In total they had won twelve and drawn three of their sixteen London League games, only losing in the game away to Brentford. On the way to the title they had scored 47 goals and conceded 15, the best offensive and defensive record in the division. Thames Ironworks F.C. were also successful in their application to the Southern League and would begin the following season in Southern League Division Two. Squad See also West Ham United F.C. References Bibliography External links West Ham United F.C. 1897–1898 at Spartacus Educational West Ham United F.C. Brief History and Player & People List Thames Ironworks F.C. West Ham United F.C. seasons Thames Ironworks F.C. season Thames Ironworks F.C. season