The cup was won by Nottingham Forest, who defeated Derby County 3–1 in the final of the competition, played at Crystal Palace in London.

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.

Of those sides, only Newcastle United, Woolwich Arsenal, Luton Town and Gainsborough Trinity qualified to the FA Cup proper.

Non-league sides Wigan County, Burslem Port Vale, New Brighton Tower, Long Eaton Rangers, Hucknall St John's and Southampton also qualified.

Forest's lead was maintained for only twelve minutes before Derby County equalised, through a goal from Steve Bloomer.