Gameplan
| Date | Round | Match | Match | Res. | Attendance | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03.09.1996 |  | 1. Round 2nd leg | Preston North E - Wigan | PNE - WIG | 4:4 | 5.767 |
| 17.09.1996 | | 2. Round First leg | Preston North E - Tottenham | PNE - TOT | 1:1 | 16.258 |
Deepdale
| Date | Round | Match | Match | Res. | Attendance | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03.09.1996 | | 1. Round 2nd leg | Preston North E - Wigan | PNE - WIG | 4:4 | 5.767 |
| 17.09.1996 | | 2. Round First leg | Preston North E - Tottenham | PNE - TOT | 1:1 | 16.258 |