| 1887–88 season | ||
|---|---|---|
| Manager | Harry Lockett | |
| Stadium | Victoria Ground | |
| FA Cup | Fifth Round | |
The1887–88 season was the fifth seasonStoke took part in theFA Cup.[1]
In the1887–88 FA Cup Stoke advanced past local rivalsBurslem Port Vale whom they beat 1–0 with a goal fromGeorge Lawton,Over Wanderers,Oswestry Town plus a fourth roundBye before losing 4–1 toWest Bromwich Albion.[1]
| Round | Date | Opponent | Venue | Result | Attendance | Scorers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R1 | 5 October 1887 | Burslem Port Vale | H | 1–0 | 3,000 | Lawton |
| R2 | 5 November 1887 | Over Wanderers | A | 3–0 | 3,000 | Lawton,Edge,Owen |
| R3 | 26 November 1887 | Oswestry Town | H | 3–0 | 3,000 | Ballham,Edge,Owen |
| R4 | Stoke received aBye | |||||
| R5 | 7 January 1888 | West Bromwich Albion | A | 1–4 | 3,000 | Owen |
| Pos. | Name | FA Cup | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apps | Goals | ||
| GK | 4 | 0 | |
| FB | 4 | 0 | |
| FB | 4 | 0 | |
| HB | 1 | 0 | |
| HB | 2 | 0 | |
| HB | 1 | 0 | |
| HB | 4 | 0 | |
| HB | 4 | 0 | |
| FW | 4 | 1 | |
| FW | 4 | 2 | |
| FW | 4 | 2 | |
| FW | 1 | 0 | |
| FW | 4 | 3 | |
| FW | 3 | 0 | |