The cup was won by Bury, who defeated Southampton 4–0 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 the qualifying League clubs, only Grimsby Town, Walsall and Leicester Fosse progressed to the main competition along with non-league sides Jarrow, Chorley, Stalybridge Rovers, Queens Park Rangers, Reading, Portsmouth and Millwall Athletic.
Chorley, Stalybridge Rovers, QPR and future Cup champions Portsmouth were featuring at this stage for the first time.
The Southampton v. Newcastle United match was originally played on 10 February but was abandoned after 55 minutes due to a heavy snowstorm.
Jack Plant scored the fourth and final goal in the eightieth minute, to cap a good victory for the northern side.