| Saturday 31st August 1996 | F.A. Challenge Cup Preliminary Round | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Rossendale United | 1-1 | Castleton Gabriels | |
| Tuesday 3rd September 1996 | F.A. Challenge Cup Preliminary Round Replay | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Castleton Gabriels | 2-4 | Rossendale United | |
| Saturday 7th September 1996 | F.A. Carlsberg Vase 1st Qualifying Round | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Rossendale United | 0-2 | Nelson | |
| Saturday 14th September 1996 | F.A. Challenge Cup 1st Qualifying Round | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Rossendale United | 0-5 | Southport | |
