 After the Great Schism in 1895, Tyldesley were one of the founder members of the new league.In the first season 1895-96 the league consisted of 22 clubs and Tyldesley finished in a very creditable 6th position.In season 1896-97 the league was divided into Yorkshire and Lancashire, Tyldesley playing in the latter section, where they would stay for the remainder of their (semi) professional existence.