| Saturday 30th August 1997 | F.A. Challenge Cup Preliminary Round | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Blackpool Rovers | 1-4 | Burscough | |
| Tuesday 9th September 1997 | F.A. Carlsberg Vase 1st Qualifying Round | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Burscough | 2-2 | Blackpool Rovers | |
| (After Extra Time, 2-2 after 90 mins) | |||
| Tuesday 16th September 1997 | F.A. Carlsberg Vase 1st Qualifying Round Replay | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Blackpool Rovers | 0-2 | Burscough | |
