Stoke's league struggles continued in the 1894–95 season as they were almost relegated but survived after winning five out the final six matches.

[1] However Stoke made it in to the end of season test match with a remarkable run of five victories and a draw in their final six fixtures.

[1] In the test match Stoke were paired with Newton Heath the venue being nearby Burslem, Stoke, backed by over 3,000 fans won 3–0, two goals coming from Joe Schofield, who was for the fourth season running was leading goalscorer, on this occasion jointly with Billy Dickson.

[1] That late recovery was largely fuelled by the signing of Sunderland's Scottish forward, Tommy Hyslop who scored seven goals in seven games including a hat-trick on his debut against Derby County.

[1] Stoke exited the FA Cup at the Second Round again this time losing 2–0 away at Staffordshire rivals Wolverhampton Wanderers.