Every competitive match Nottingham Forest played in 1884–85 — 7 matches, 5 won, 1 drawn, 1 lost, with scorers and attendances where the record holds them.
| Date | Competition | Venue | Opponent | Their season | Score | Scorers | Att |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Nov 1884 | FA Cup | H | Rotherham Town | 5–0 | Frederick Fox, Sam Widdowson, Sam Widdowson, Sam Widdowson, George Unwin | ||
| 6 Dec 1884 | FA Cup | H | Sheffield Heeley | 4–1 | Henry Billyeald, Frederick Fox, Frederick Fox, Frederick Fox | ||
| 3 Jan 1885 | FA Cup | A | Sheffield Wednesday | Sheffield Wednesday 1884–85 | 2–1 | Sam Widdowson, Tinsley Lindley | |
| 24 Jan 1885 | FA Cup | A | Swifts | 1–0 | Sam Widdowson | ||
| 21 Feb 1885 | FA Cup | A | Old Etonians | 2–0 | Tinsley Lindley, Thomas Danks | ||
| 14 Mar 1885 | FA Cup | N | Queens Park Rangers | 1–1 | 10,000 | ||
| 28 Mar 1885 | FA Cup | N | Queens Park Rangers | 0–3 | 10,000 |
14 of the goals in this season carry a named scorer.
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