[4] The club took a major step forward in 1892, by forming itself as a limited company - £500 was raised through the initial share subscription[5] - and gaining election to the Lancashire League.

It required re-election in 1892–93; local rivals Gorton Villa sought to replace the club, but the other members kept faith with Fairfield.

[9] Fairfield finished the season in triumph, as it won the Lancashire League title for the only time, 3 points ahead of defending champions Blackpool.

[12] At the end of the season the club made its first attempt at entry to the Football League, losing out to Loughborough, who replaced Walsall Town Swifts.

[18] The club moved to its permanent enclosed ground, behind the Gransmoor Hotel, in 1892; it had ambitious plans to turn it into a 20,000 capacity stadium.