1896

The First Round Proper on February 1st saw holders Aston Villa eliminated in a 4-2 defeat away to Derby County (team 39).
In the second round on 15th February Derby and Newton Heath drew 1-1 in Manchester, Derby winning the replay 4 days later by 5-1.
29th February saw Derby beat West Bromwich Albion 1-0 at home.


In the semi final at Perry Barr, Birmingham on 21st March, Derby County were beaten 2-1 by Wolverhampton Wanderers (team 40).

1896 Final

On 18th April The Wednesday (41) became the first Yorkshire side to lift the Cup, beating Wolverhampton Wanderers 2-1. 

The attendance at Crystal Palace was 48,836.