| Season: | 1887–88 |
| Cup1 Result: | Fifth Round |
| Nextseason: | 1888–89 |
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The 1887–88 season was the fifth season Stoke took part in the FA Cup.[1]
In the 1887–88 FA Cup Stoke advanced past local rivals Burslem Port Vale whom they beat 1–0 with a goal from George Lawton, Over Wanderers, Oswestry Town plus a fourth round Bye before losing 4–1 to West Bromwich Albion.[1]
See main article: 1887–88 FA Cup.
| 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 a Bye | ||||||
| R5 | 7 January 1888 | West Bromwich Albion | A | 1–4 | 3,000 | Owen | |
| Pos. | Name | FA Cup | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apps | Goals | |||
| GK | Bill Rowley | 4 | 0 | |
| FB | Tommy Clare | 4 | 0 | |
| FB | Alf Underwood | 4 | 0 | |
| HB | Joe Broadhurst | 1 | 0 | |
| HB | Will Holford | 2 | 0 | |
| HB | Stan Meakin | 1 | 0 | |
| HB | George Shutt | 4 | 0 | |
| HB | Elijah Smith | 4 | 0 | |
| FW | Lewis Ballham | 4 | 1 | |
| FW | Alf Edge | 4 | 2 | |
| FW | George Lawton | 4 | 2 | |
| FW | Doug Millward | 1 | 0 | |
| FW | Wally Owen | 4 | 3 | |
| FW | Jimmy Sayer | 3 | 0 | |