| Saturday 30th August 1997 | F.A. Challenge Cup Preliminary Round | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Blidworth Welfare | 3-5 | Rossendale United | |
| Saturday 13th September 1997 | F.A. Challenge Cup 1st Qualifying Round | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Ilkeston Town | 3-0 | Rossendale United | |
| Saturday 4th October 1997 | F.A. Carlsberg Vase 2nd Qualifying Round | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Worsbrough Bridge Athletic | 0-2 | Rossendale United | |
| Saturday 1st November 1997 | F.A. Carlsberg Vase 1st Round | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| East Manchester | 2-3 | Rossendale United | |
| Saturday 22nd November 1997 | F.A. Carlsberg Vase 2nd Round | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Rossendale United | 1-2 | Tow Law Town | |
