| Saturday 7th September 1996 | F.A. Carlsberg Vase 1st Qualifying Round | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Penrith | 2-0 | Darwen | |
| Penrith | 2-0 | Darwen | |
| Saturday 5th October 1996 | F.A. Carlsberg Vase 2nd Qualifying Round | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Penrith | 2-2 | South Shields | |
| (After Extra Time, 2-2 after 90 mins) | |||
| Tuesday 8th October 1996 | F.A. Carlsberg Vase 2nd Qualifying Round Replay | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| South Shields | 4-3 | Penrith | |
