| 1885–86 season | ||
|---|---|---|
| Manager | Harry Lockett | |
| Stadium | Victoria Ground | |
| FA Cup | First Qualifying Round | |
|  | ||
The 1885–86 season was the third season Stoke took part the FA Cup.[1]
Season review
Stoke fared little better in the 1885–86 FA Cup again failing to go beyond the first qualifying round, losing to nearby Crewe Alexandra in a replay after extra time.[1]
FA Cup
| Round | Date | Opponent | Venue | Result | Attendance | Scorers | 
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| QR1 | 31 October 1885 | Crewe Alexandra | H | 2–2 | 2,000 | Sayer, Shutt | 
| QR1 Replay | 7 November 1885 | Crewe Alexandra | A | 0–1 | 2,000 | 
Squad statistics
| Pos. | Name | FA Cup | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apps | Goals | ||
| GK |  Percy Birch | 2 | 0 | 
| FB |  Tommy Clare | 2 | 0 | 
| FB | .svg.png.webp) Edgar Montford | 2 | 0 | 
| HB |  Fred Bettany | 2 | 0 | 
| HB |  Horace Brown | 2 | 0 | 
| HB |  Elijah Smith | 2 | 0 | 
| FW |  Joe Copestake | 2 | 0 | 
| FW |  Alf Edge | 2 | 0 | 
| FW |  George Lawton | 2 | 0 | 
| FW |  Jimmy Sayer | 2 | 1 | 
| FW |  George Shutt | 2 | 1 | 
Staffordshire Senior Cup
| Round | Opponent | Venue | Result | 
|---|---|---|---|
| R1 | Goldenhill | A | 1–0 | 
| R2 | Smallthorne | A | 7–1 | 
| R3 | Mitchell' St. George | H | 1–1 | 
| R3 replay | Mitchell' St. George | H | 2–0 | 
| Semi final | Walsall Town Swifts | H | 3–1 | 
| Final | West Bromwich Albion | A | 2–4 | 
References
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