The 1881–82 season was the first season in which Bolton Wanderers competed in a senior competitive football competition. The club entered the FA Cup in October 1881, but were knocked out in the second round by Blackburn Rovers.
F.A. Cup DateRoundOpponentsH / AResultF–AScorers22 October 1881Round 1EagleyH5–5Atherton, Gleaves, Struthers, Own Goals (2)12 November 1881Round 1 ReplayEagleyA1–0R. Steel19 November 1881Round 2Blackburn RoversA2–6Atherton, Struthers
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