In 1894/95 Central won national fame by reaching the first round proper of the F.A. Cup the equivalent of today’s third round. After defeating South Shore 1-0, Nelson 4-0, Fleetwood 4-0{at the third attempt and Workington 5-0 after a replay they were paired against Everton at Scarisbrick New Road. A then ground record of 5000 saw the home side fight gallantly throughout but were well beaten by 3-0. Like the Cup tie of 1968 Everton wanted to transfer the match to Goodison Park. However, they were-not prepared to accede to Central’s £200 guarantee. Central had been promised £5 each in the event of a win or draw. The club made £59 as their share of the gate with £30 being spent on extra accommodation and snow clearing.
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fairfield | 26 | 17 | 3 | 6 | 68 | 32 | 37 |
| 2 | Blackpool | 26 | 16 | 2 | 8 | 89 | 34 | 34 |
| 3 | FC Nelson | 26 | 14 | 5 | 7 | 75 | 48 | 33 |
| 4 | Southport Central | 26 | 14 | 4 | 8 | 68 | 43 | 32 |
| 5 | Fleetwood Rangers | 26 | 13 | 6 | 7 | 62 | 49 | 32 |
| 6 | Bacup | 26 | 13 | 5 | 8 | 65 | 55 | 31 |
| 7 | Chorley | 26 | 11 | 3 | 12 | 69 | 56 | 25 |
| 8 | West Manchester | 26 | 10 | 5 | 11 | 61 | 63 | 25 |
| 9 | Stockport County | 26 | 10 | 5 | 11 | 53 | 69 | 25 |
| 10 | South Shore | 26 | 9 | 6 | 11 | 59 | 45 | 24 |
| 11 | Rossendale | 26 | 10 | 3 | 13 | 52 | 51 | 23 |
| 12 | Accrington | 26 | 10 | 2 | 14 | 62 | 63 | 22 |
| 13 | Clitheroe | 26 | 7 | 1 | 18 | 61 | 93 | 15 |
| 14 | Heywood Central | 26 | 3 | 0 | 23 | 28 | 171 | 6 |