1892–93 Newton Heath F.C. season

The 1892–93 season was Newton Heath's first season in the Football League. They finished last in Division One championship with 18 points and due to the absence of formal relegation from the league they were one of the teams that had to win a test match against a Second Division team in order to retain their place in the league for the following season. They beat Birmingham City after two matches to remain in the top division. Newton Heath lost to Blackburn Rovers in their opening match in the FA Cup this season.

Newton Heath
1892–93 season
SecretaryA. H. Albut
First Division16th
FA CupThird Round
Lancashire Senior CupFirst Round
Manchester Senior CupWinners
Top goalscorerLeague:
Bob Donaldson (16)

All:
Bob Donaldson (16)
Highest home attendance15,000 vs Sunderland (4 March 1893)
Lowest home attendance3,000 vs Derby County (31 December 1892)
3,000 vs Accrington (8 April 1893)
Average home league attendance7,333
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