[7] That year, Rovers entered the second qualifying round, winning 3–1 at Blackburn Olympic, before losing to South Shore, who became Blackpool F.C.

[8] In February 1888, they also hosted Newton Heath – who would later change their name to Manchester United – in a friendly match that they won 6–0.

[9][10] However, they struggled in that league[6] and left at the end of the 1890–91 season, finishing bottom of the table with only one win from 20 matches.

Its final league season ended prematurely; it resigned from the Lancashire Combination in March 1910, and Walkden Central took over its fixtures.

[17] Today, the town of Oswaldtwistle is home to supporters of Blackburn Rovers and Accrington Stanley because of its location.

[19] By 1886 it was playing at the Town Bent[20] and by 1887, it was at the Rhoden Ground on Roe Greave Road, near the Rose & Crown.

Former players who also played professionally in the English Football League include Tommy Becton, Martin Dunne, Proctor Hall, Kelly Houlker, Dick Lindley and George Parsonage.