The teams in 1890 were
Saturday 12 April
- South Melbourne
- Carlton
- Rovers
- Wanderers
Saturday 12 April
Players 3 Spectators 1 at Middle ParkSaturday 5 July
South Melbourne 4 Carlton 0 (George and George Cup) at Middle ParkSaturday 26 July
South Melbourne 3 Rovers 1 (George and George Cup) at Middle ParkSaturday 6 September
South Melbourne 5 Carlton 5 (Beaney Cup) at Middle ParkSaturday 13 September
South Melbourne v Carlton (Beaney Cup) at Middle Park