| Saturday 31st August 1996 | F.A. Challenge Cup Preliminary Round | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Blackpool Rovers | 1-2 | Hucknall Town | |
| Saturday 7th September 1996 | F.A. Carlsberg Vase 1st Qualifying Round | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Billingham Town | 1-2 | Blackpool Rovers | |
| Saturday 5th October 1996 | F.A. Carlsberg Vase 2nd Qualifying Round | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Blackpool Rovers | 4-2 | Ryhope Community Association | |
| Saturday 2nd November 1996 | F.A. Carlsberg Vase 1st Round | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Blackpool Rovers | 1-0 | Consett | |
| Saturday 23rd November 1996 | F.A. Carlsberg Vase 2nd Round | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Blackpool Rovers | 1-1 | South Shields | |
| (After Extra Time, 1-1 after 90 mins) | |||
| Saturday 30th November 1996 | F.A. Carlsberg Vase 2nd Round Replay | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| South Shields | 3-1 | Blackpool Rovers | |
