The 1881–82 season was the third season in which Bolton Wanderers competed in a senior competitive football competition. The club entered the FA Cup in November 1883, but were knocked out in the fourth round by Notts County.
F.A. Cup
Date
Round
Opponents
H / A
Result
F – A
Scorers
10 November 1883
Round 1
Bolton Olympic
H
9 – 0
Davenport, Struthers (3), R. Steel (2), Gleaves, Howarth, Scholes
1 December 1883
Round 2
Bolton Association
H
3 – 0
R. Steel (2), Struthers
29 December 1883
Round 3
Irwell Springs
H
8 – 1
Davenport (2), Fallon (2), R. Steel (2), Struthers, Own Goal