| 1. Round | 08/09/1888 | Preston North End | - | Burnley FC | 5:2 | ||||
| 1. Round | 15/09/1888 | Bolton Wanderers | - | Burnley FC | 3:4 | ||||
| 1. Round | 22/09/1888 | Wolverhampton Wanderers | - | Burnley FC | 4:1 |
| 1. Round | 08/09/1888 | Preston North End | - | Burnley FC | 5:2 | ||||
| 1. Round | 15/09/1888 | Bolton Wanderers | - | Burnley FC | 3:4 | ||||
| 1. Round | 22/09/1888 | Wolverhampton Wanderers | - | Burnley FC | 4:1 |
| William Stevenson Smith | |
| Born: | 1865 |
| Place of birth: |
Haggate, 
England |
| Nationality: |
England
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