1885–86 Bolton Wanderers F.C. season

The 1885–86 season was the fourth season in which Bolton Wanderers competed in a senior competitive football competition. The club entered the FA Cup in October 1885, but were knocked out in the third round by Preston North End and subsequently disqualified for professionalism.

F.A. Cup DateRoundOpponentsH / AResultF–AScorers10 October 1885Round 1EagleyH6–0Gregory, Fallon (2), Hough, Bullough, Own goal21 November 1885Round 2RawtenstallA3–3No record of team or goalscorers. Game played by reserves due to first team having a prior engagement. Rawtenstall disqualified for professionalism and having too small a pitch12 December 1885Round 3Preston North EndH2–3Both teams disqualified for professionalismDavenport, Struthers

See also Bolton Wanderers F.C. seasons

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