| Saturday 24th August 1985 | F.A. Challenge Cup Preliminary Round | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Rossendale United | 1-0 | Guiseley | |
| Saturday 7th September 1985 | F.A. Challenge Cup 1st Qualifying Round | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Rossendale United | 1-2 | Mossley | |
| Saturday 21st September 1985 | F.A. Carlsberg Vase Preliminary Round | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Rylands | 1-3 | Rossendale United | |
| Saturday 19th October 1985 | F.A. Carlsberg Vase 1st Round | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Rossendale United | 0-1 | Chadderton | |
