| Saturday 3rd September 1988 | F.A. Challenge Cup Preliminary Round | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashington | 2-4 | Rossendale United | |
| Saturday 17th September 1988 | F.A. Challenge Cup 1st Qualifying Round | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Blyth Spartans | 1-0 | Rossendale United | |
| Saturday 5th November 1988 | F.A. Carlsberg Vase 1st Round | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Burscough | 1-6 | Rossendale United | |
| Saturday 26th November 1988 | F.A. Carlsberg Vase 2nd Round | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Rossendale United | 3-2 | Farsley Celtic | |
| Saturday 17th December 1988 | F.A. Carlsberg Vase 3rd Round | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Garforth Town | 1-4 | Rossendale United | |
| Saturday 21st January 1989 | F.A. Carlsberg Vase 4th Round | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Rossendale United | 3-1 | Emley (original) | |
| Saturday 11th February 1989 | F.A. Carlsberg Vase 5th Round | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Rossendale United | 0-1 | Sudbury Town | |
