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

Because of this Notts County became one of the founder members of the Football League.

They finished in 11th position level on points with bottom of the table Stoke and were re-elected.

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

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