| Saturday 31st August 1996 | F.A. Challenge Cup Preliminary Round | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Trafford xx | 2-0 | Clitheroe | |
| Saturday 14th September 1996 | F.A. Challenge Cup 1st Qualifying Round | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgnorth Town | 4-1 | Trafford xx | |
| Saturday 2nd November 1996 | F.A. Carlsberg Vase 1st Round | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Burscough | 1-2 | Trafford xx | |
| Saturday 23rd November 1996 | F.A. Carlsberg Vase 2nd Round | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Haslingden | 1-2 | Trafford xx | |
| Saturday 14th December 1996 | F.A. Carlsberg Vase 3rd Round | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Tetley Walker | 1-0 | Trafford xx | |
| (After Extra Time, 0-0 after 90 mins) | |||
