| Saturday 31st August 1996 | F.A. Challenge Cup Preliminary Round | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Shifnal Town | 1-2 | Chadderton | |
| Saturday 14th September 1996 | F.A. Challenge Cup 1st Qualifying Round | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Sheffield | 2-1 | Chadderton | |
| Saturday 5th October 1996 | F.A. Carlsberg Vase 2nd Qualifying Round | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Chadderton | 0-1 | Poulton Victoria | |
