1888-89 season

Overview
The 1888-89 season was Fulham's sixth in regard to organised football.

The club went through two major changes in 1888. The Ranelagh Club had moved from the Ranelagh House grounds to Barn Elms across the river in 1884, but still owned the lease until 1888, allowing Fulham to play there for the previous two seasons. As the lease came to an end, The Ranelagh Club then rented Fulham a pitch at their new site in Barn Elms. The club used the Red Lion pub as changing rooms and it is assumed that the pitch was fairly close by. Unfortunately for supporters of the club, the new ground was no easy to get to. They had to trek over the newly built Hammersmith Bridge, followed by a long walk along Castlenau.

Around late December, the club dropped the 'St Andrew's' from their name and were simply called 'Fulham'. This was down to the fact that as the popularity in football increased, there were far too many clubs in the West London area with either Fulham or St Andrew's in their name and distinguishing which team from which became quite confusing.

Harry Coleman was appointed club captain following Jack Howland's retirement from playing, owing to a broken leg the previous season. Prominent figure and co-founder of the club Tom Norman remained as club secretary, with help from club members Fred Wright and W Greenhead.

Fulham reached the second round of the West London Cup, being knocked out in a replay, away to rivals Stanley following a stalemate in the original home fixture.