| Saturday 30th August 1986 | F.A. Challenge Cup Preliminary Round | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Darwen | 2-0 | West Auckland Town | |
| Saturday 13th September 1986 | F.A. Challenge Cup 1st Qualifying Round | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Evenwood Town | 2-0 | Darwen | |
| Saturday 20th September 1986 | F.A. Carlsberg Vase Preliminary Round | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Rylands | 5-3 | Darwen | |
