| Saturday 2nd September 1989 | F.A. Challenge Cup Preliminary Round | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Atherton LR | 1-1 | Accrington Stanley | |
| Tuesday 5th September 1989 | F.A. Challenge Cup Preliminary Round Replay | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Accrington Stanley | 5-2 | Atherton LR | |
| Saturday 9th September 1989 | F.A. Carlsberg Vase Extra Preliminary Round | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Atherton LR | 1-2 | Atherton Collieries | |
| Saturday 7th October 1989 | F.A. Carlsberg Vase Preliminary Round | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Oldham Town | 0-4 | Atherton LR | |
| Saturday 4th November 1989 | F.A. Carlsberg Vase 1st Round | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Warrington Town | 2-0 | Atherton LR | |
