| Saturday 24th August 1985 | F.A. Challenge Cup Preliminary Round | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Accrington Stanley | 2-0 | Darwen | |
| Saturday 31st August 1985 | F.A. Carlsberg Vase Extra Preliminary Round | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Darwen | 5-0 | Alnwick Town | |
| Saturday 21st September 1985 | F.A. Carlsberg Vase Preliminary Round | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Nunthorpe Athletic | 0-1 | Darwen | |
| Saturday 19th October 1985 | F.A. Carlsberg Vase 1st Round | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Darwen | 0-1 | West Allotment Celtic | |
