1881–82 Bolton Wanderers F.C. season
| 1881–82 season | |
|---|---|
| Secretary | Tom Rawthorne |
| FA Cup | Second round |
| Top goalscorer | League: All: W.G. Struthers |
The 1881–82 season was the first season in which Bolton Wanderers competed in a senior competitive football competition. The club entered the FA Cup in October 1881, but were knocked out in the second round by Blackburn Rovers.
F.A. Cup
| Date | Round | Opponents | H / A | Result
F – A |
Scorers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 October 1881 | Round 1 | Eagley | H | 5 – 5 | Atherton, Gleaves, Struthers, Own Goals (2) |
| 12 November 1881 | Round 1 Replay | Eagley | A | 1 – 0 | R. Steel |
| 19 November 1881 | Round 2 | Blackburn Rovers | A | 2 – 6 | Atherton, Struthers |