The 1882–83 season was the second season in which Bolton Wanderers competed in a senior competitive football competition. The club entered the FA Cup in November 1882, but were knocked out in the third round by the Welsh club Druids.
F.A. Cup DateRoundOpponentsH / AResultF–AScorers4 November 1882Round 1BootleH6–1Struthers (5), R. Steel30 November 1882Round 2 Liverpool RamblersA3–0Struthers (2), Own goal6 January 1883Round 3DruidsA0–0Atherton, Struthers22 January 1883Round 3 replayDruidsH1–1Atherton29 January 1883Round 3 second replayDruidsN(at Wrexham)0–1
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See also Bolton Wanderers F.C. seasons
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