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

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

They finished in 4th position with 26 points.

Key: P = Matches played; W = Matches won; D = Matches drawn; L = Matches lost; F = Goals for; A = Goals against; GA = Goal average; Pts = Points Blackburn Rovers's score comes first Brown, Tony (2010).

The Football League Match by Match 1888–89 to 1892–93.