| Saturday 30th August 1986 | F.A. Challenge Cup Preliminary Round | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Formby | 1-1 | Droylsden | |
| Tuesday 2nd September 1986 | F.A. Challenge Cup Preliminary Round Replay | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Droylsden | 3-1 | Formby | |
| Saturday 13th September 1986 | F.A. Challenge Cup 1st Qualifying Round | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Winsford United | 2-0 | Droylsden | |
| Saturday 20th September 1986 | F.A. Carlsberg Vase Preliminary Round | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Droylsden | 4-1 | Oldham Town | |
| Saturday 18th October 1986 | F.A. Carlsberg Vase 1st Round | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Droylsden | 1-0 | Ellesmere Port & Neston | |
| Saturday 8th November 1986 | F.A. Carlsberg Vase 2nd Round | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Droylsden | 4-1 | Lincoln United | |
| Saturday 13th December 1986 | F.A. Carlsberg Vase 3rd Round | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Rossendale United | 4-3 | Droylsden | |
