| Saturday 31st August 1996 | F.A. Challenge Cup Preliminary Round | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Nantwich Town | 5-0 | South Shields | |
| Saturday 14th September 1996 | F.A. Challenge Cup 1st Qualifying Round | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherfield | 3-1 | Nantwich Town | |
| Saturday 5th October 1996 | F.A. Carlsberg Vase 2nd Qualifying Round | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Douglas High School Old Boys | 0-3 | Nantwich Town | |
| Saturday 2nd November 1996 | F.A. Carlsberg Vase 1st Round | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Nantwich Town | 3-0 | Willenhall Town | |
| Saturday 23rd November 1996 | F.A. Carlsberg Vase 2nd Round | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Nantwich Town | 2-1 | St Andrews (Leics) | |
| Saturday 14th December 1996 | F.A. Carlsberg Vase 3rd Round | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Ossett Albion | 0-1 | Nantwich Town | |
| Saturday 11th January 1997 | F.A. Carlsberg Vase 4th Round | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitby Town | 3-1 | Nantwich Town | |
