| Saturday 31st August 1996 | F.A. Challenge Cup Preliminary Round | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheadle Town | 0-0 | Burscough | |
| Tuesday 3rd September 1996 | F.A. Challenge Cup Preliminary Round Replay | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Burscough | 2-0 | Cheadle Town | |
| Saturday 7th September 1996 | F.A. Carlsberg Vase 1st Qualifying Round | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheadle Town | 1-2 | Merseyside Police | |
