| Saturday 29th August 1987 | F.A. Challenge Cup Preliminary Round | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Lancaster City | 0-4 | Darwen | |
| Saturday 5th September 1987 | F.A. Carlsberg Vase Extra Preliminary Round | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Flixton | 0-1 | Darwen | |
| Saturday 12th September 1987 | F.A. Challenge Cup 1st Qualifying Round | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Darwen | 2-2 | Tow Law Town | |
| Tuesday 15th September 1987 | F.A. Challenge Cup 1st Qualifying Round Replay | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Tow Law Town | 3-2 | Darwen | |
| Saturday 19th September 1987 | F.A. Carlsberg Vase Preliminary Round | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Darwen | 5-2 | St Dominics | |
| Saturday 17th October 1987 | F.A. Carlsberg Vase 1st Round | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Darwen | 1-4 | Colne Dynamoes | |
