| Saturday 31st August 1996 | F.A. Challenge Cup Preliminary Round | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Horden Colliery Welfare | 0-4 | Atherton Collieries | |
| Saturday 7th September 1996 | F.A. Carlsberg Vase 1st Qualifying Round | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Denaby United | 2-0 | Atherton Collieries | |
| Saturday 14th September 1996 | F.A. Challenge Cup 1st Qualifying Round | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Billingham Synthonia | 1-0 | Atherton Collieries | |
