 On 27 June another meeting at the Grand Hotel (Hanley) saw the issue of a name change debated, where Stoke United and Stoke North End were again considered.A change of name was advocated by every letter written in by supporters, however once again there was insufficient time to implement a name change before the upcoming season.In the FA Cup, a First Round exit came at the hands of Midland League Gainsborough Trinity, after Trinity won the replay 2–1.