The cup was won by Aston Villa, who defeated Everton 3–2 in the final of the competition, played at Crystal Palace in London.
Matches were scheduled to be played at the stadium of the team named first on the date specified for each round, which was always a Saturday.
If scores were level after 90 minutes had been played, a replay would take place at the stadium of the second-named team later the same week.
Non-league sides Stockton, Barnsley St Peter's, Heanor Town, Glossop North End, Kettering, Luton Town, Millwall Athletic and Southampton St Mary's also qualified, with only Glossop North End appearing at this stage for the first time.
Villa's lead was maintained for only five minutes before Everton equalised, through a goal from Jack Bell.