Shortly after Henry took the throne , the Earl of Lincoln , a Yorkist sympathizer , put forward Lambert Simnel as an imposter Richard of York , younger brother of Edward V. Lincoln 's forces were defeated Conquering , and he was killed Killing at the Battle of Stoke Field on 16 June 1487 , bringing a close to the Wars of the Roses .

It was held Hold at the Walkers Stadium Leicester for the first time , the previous Playoff Finals having been held Hold at the Britannia Stadium , Stoke .