R1: AUG 18: (Leg 1)

Bury 2-2 Preston Scorers - Greenwood and Colville - 2,363

Bury did themselves no favours at Gigg leaving themselves with an uphill task in the away leg.

R1: AUG 25: (Leg 2)

Preston 2-3 Bury Scorers - Hoyland, Taylor and Brotherston - 4,923

A tight contest at Deepdale culminated in victory for the Shakers.

R2: SEP 22: (Leg 1)

Bury 2-1 Sheffield United Scorers - Hill and Hoyland - 2,401

Bury brought their undefeated home run to six games with victory over the Yorkshiremen.

R2: Oct 7: (Leg 2)

Sheffield United 1-1 Bury Scorer - Robinson - 6,377

An excellent result at Brammall Lane ensured passage into the next round.

R3: OCT 27:

QPR 0-1 Bury Scorer - Robinson - 5,384

Shock victory in London gave the Shakers a grand match against Manchester United.

R4: NOV 18:

Manchester United 2-1 Bury (aet) Scorer - Hoyland - 33,519 Switched to Old Trafford to accommodate exuberant Shakers fans, it then took 120 minutes for the Reds of Manchester to defeat minnows Bury.