Oxford University pursued the Cup defeating in the Fourth round Maidenhead, 4–0.
They were to contest Queen's Park, who had been accorded a bye to the Semi-final in consideration of reducing traveling costs for the team.
Queen's Park withdrew giving Oxford University a walkover to the final that they lost, 2–0.
[2] The final had the only morning kick off in Cup history and the low attendance was attributed to attendees not staying the entire match as the Oxford–Cambridge Boat Race was occurring later the same day.
The final was played at Lillie Bridge, and had a morning kick-off for the only time in Cup history.