Thanks are due to Birdwell Primitive Methodists FC

For having the foresight to lose in the extra-preliminary round of the FA cup in 1909/10; they left the field open to BFC, who unforunately fell at the final hurdle but redeemed themselves two years later.

Interesting reading here (warning: put on your anorak now):

https://facupfactfile.wordpress.com/2016/01/17/worst-performing-clubs-in-fa-cup/