The fifth round only had one match, and Rovers were among the 7 clubs granted a bye.
In the sixth round they travelled to West Bromwich, beating Albion 2-0 on February 21st.
The semi final was played at Trent Bridge Cricket Ground, Nottingham on 7.3.1885, the result-
Blackburn Rovers 5, Old Carthusians 1.
1885 Final
The Oval accommodated a crowd of 12,500 on 4th April as in a repeat of the previous year's Final Blackburn Rovers defeated Queens Park 2-0.
Major Francis Marindin refereed.
During the close-season on 20th July 1885 the FA legalized professionalism in English football.
Rovers began their defence with a short trip to Clitheroe on 24th October, winning 2-0.
Oswaldtwistle Rovers visited Ewood park on 21st November and Blackburn were 1-0 winners of the round two tie.
Darwen Old Wanderers were the next visitors, Rovers beating them 6-1 on 5th December.
The fourth round presented Blackburn with a bye.
During the close-season on 20th July 1885 the FA legalized professionalism in English football.
Oswaldtwistle Rovers visited Ewood park on 21st November and Blackburn were 1-0 winners of the round two tie.
Darwen Old Wanderers were the next visitors, Rovers beating them 6-1 on 5th December.
The fourth round presented Blackburn with a bye.
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