| Saturday 3rd September 1988 | F.A. Challenge Cup Preliminary Round | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Norton & Stockton Ancients | 1-0 | Darwen | |
| Saturday 8th October 1988 | F.A. Carlsberg Vase Preliminary Round | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Darwen | 3-2 | Langley Park Welfare | |
| Saturday 5th November 1988 | F.A. Carlsberg Vase 1st Round | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| South Shields | 4-1 | Darwen | |
