In what was their inaugural season as a professional club, Albion moved to the Stoney Lane ground after leaving their previous home at Four Acres.

[5] Albion took out an initial seven-year lease on the Stoney Lane site, paying an annual rent of £28 to its owner, a local undertaker named Mr Webb.

However, at a committee meeting held in September 1885, the club decreed that blue and white striped jerseys should be adopted on a permanent basis.

Albion won 4–0—Arthur Loach and George Woodhall each scoring twice—to become the first Midlands club to reach the FA Cup Final.

[12] After the game, Small Heath supporters invaded the pitch and then pelted missiles at vehicles bound for West Bromwich, causing several injuries.

Source for match details:[15] Due to a congested fixture list, Albion fielded a reserve side in the first two rounds of their fifth Birmingham Senior Cup campaign, beating Sparkhill Alliance 6–0 and Burton Swifts 4–1.

The replay took place at the same venue and George Woodhall scored the only goal of the game as Albion won the trophy for the first time.

[16] Source for match details:[16] Albion, taking part in the Staffordshire Senior Cup for the fourth time, defeated Stafford Rangers 4–0 in the first round replay (following a goalless draw).

[17] Source for match details:[17] After the move to Stoney Lane, Albion held four exhibition games to help cover the cost of the ground.

Albion's joint biggest friendly victories of the season were their 7–0 wins against Small Heath Alliance, Aston Unity and Halliwell.