| 1886–87 season | ||
|---|---|---|
| Manager | Harry Lockett | |
| Stadium | Victoria Ground | |
| FA Cup | Second Round | |
The1886–87 season was the fourth seasonStoke took part theFA Cup. They were eliminated in the second round.[1]
Stoke's first FA Cup win finally arrived on 30 October 1886, when Welsh side Caernarfon Wanderers came to theVictoria Ground and were well beaten 10–1.[1] But joy was short-lived asCrewe Alexandra again knocked Stoke out this time 6–4.[1]
| Round | Date | Opponent | Venue | Result | Attendance | Scorers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R1 | 30 October 1886 | Caernarfon Wanderers | H | 10–1 | 5,000 | Bennett (3),Edge (5),Clare (2) |
| R2 | 11 November 1886 | Crewe Alexandra | A | 4–6 | 3,500 | Edge,Owen,Bennett, Conde (o.g.) |
| Pos. | Name | FA Cup | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apps | Goals | ||
| GK | 1 | 0 | |
| GK | 1 | 0 | |
| FB | 1 | 0 | |
| FB | 2 | 2 | |
| FB | 1 | 0 | |
| HB | 1 | 0 | |
| HB | 1 | 0 | |
| HB | 1 | 0 | |
| HB | 2 | 0 | |
| FW | 2 | 0 | |
| FW | 2 | 4 | |
| FW | 2 | 6 | |
| FW | 1 | 0 | |
| FW | 2 | 1 | |
| FW | 2 | 0 | |
| – | Own goals | – | 1 |