| Saturday 30th August 1986 | F.A. Challenge Cup Preliminary Round | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Accrington Stanley | 0-1 | Lancaster City | |
| Saturday 13th September 1986 | F.A. Challenge Cup 1st Qualifying Round | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Irlam Town | 1-1 | Lancaster City | |
| Tuesday 16th September 1986 | F.A. Challenge Cup 1st Qualifying Round Replay | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Lancaster City | 2-1 | Irlam Town | |
| Saturday 20th September 1986 | F.A. Carlsberg Vase Preliminary Round | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Lancaster City | 2-0 | Chadderton | |
| Saturday 18th October 1986 | F.A. Carlsberg Vase 1st Round | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Atherton Collieries | 0-1 | Lancaster City | |
