Date: 06/10/1888 
Stadium: Bacup
Competition: FA Cup / Qualifying 1
Referee: S. Ormerod
 Irwell Springs |
4 - 5 After Extra Time 3 - 3 Full-Time 1 - 1 Half-Time |
 Southport Central |
| Goalscorers | ||
 Thomas Lea |
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Line-Ups
| - | Lewis Tyldesley |
| - | Walter Akeroyd |
| - | Harry Baxter |
| - | Johnny Dodd |
| - | George Duncan |
| - | D Graham |
| - | Frank Horton |
| - | Thomas Lea |
| - | ? Shaw |
| - | Joe Sowerbutts |
| - | ? Walsh |