The 1888–89 season was Accrington's first season in the Football League which had just been founded.

Because of this Accrington became one of the founder members of the Football League.

They finished in 7th position level on points with Everton.

Key: P = Matches played; W = Matches won; D = Matches drawn; L = Matches lost; F = Goals for; A = Goals against; GA = Goal average; Pts = Points Accrington's score comes first