Original sentence: In October 1895, prior to the visit of Manchester City to Bank Street, the club purchased a 2,000-capacity stand from Broughton Rangers, and put up another stand on the "reserved side" (as distinct from the "popular side")
Edited sentence: In October 1895, before the visit of Manchester City to Bank Street, the club purchased a 2,000-capacity stand from Broughton Rangers, and put up another stand on the "reserved side" (as distinct from the "popular side")