[1] In the summer of 1895 the club had become a Limited liability company and long serving goalkeeper Bill Rowley was given the position of secretary-manager.

[1] Before the start of the season, there was a mini-exodus of players to Southampton St. Mary's such as Jack Farrell, Samuel Meston, Willie Naughton and trainer Bill Dawson.

[1] One of Stoke's most bizarre transfer deals took place in February 1896 when they signed Allan Maxwell from Darwen.

Instead of requesting a transfer fee Darwen wanted a set of wrought iron gates to be supplied by Stoke.

[1] For the second season running Stoke were knocked out of the FA Cup by Wolverhampton Wanderers this time 3–0 in the third round.