Sunderland
  Darlington
Managers
(Sunderland)
Committee (Managerless)
(Darlington)
Notes
Sunderland's first trophy; though there was no actual trophy available on the day. The cup was procured later and finally awarded at a Durham FA committee meeting held in Durham on 9th January 1885.
Goals
S. Joyce 50  min
Jock McDonald ?  min