was founded in the same town, which instantly made it difficult for either club to become competitive on the national, or even local, stage; Low Moor suffered a 13–1 defeat to Bolton Wanderers in 1881.

[4] The defeat came a month after the club's biggest win - a 5–1 home victory over Abbey Village FC of Withnell in the first round of the Lancashire Senior Cup.

It first entered in 1883-84, but lost 6–0 in the first round to Blackburn Park Road, all of the goals coming in the first half.

[6] The Moorites got a revenge of sorts the following year as the clubs were drawn together in the first round, at Park Road's ground; after a 3–3 draw, the Roadsters scratched, giving Low Moor a passage into the second round.

Low Moor then went out to Southport Central, amidst some controversy as there were claims that two of the Southport goals were offside, and the Moorites denied two legitimate scores "to the amazement of spectators and players".