| Saturday 30th August 1997 | F.A. Challenge Cup Preliminary Round | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Skelmersdale United | 3-2 | Pickering Town | |
| Saturday 13th September 1997 | F.A. Challenge Cup 1st Qualifying Round | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| South Shields | 3-0 | Skelmersdale United | |
| Saturday 4th October 1997 | F.A. Carlsberg Vase 2nd Qualifying Round | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Skelmersdale United | 4-2 | Hallam | |
| Saturday 1st November 1997 | F.A. Carlsberg Vase 1st Round | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Skelmersdale United | 0-3 | West Auckland Town | |
