R1: AUG 15: (Leg 1)

Chesterfield 0-1 Bury Scorer- Stant - 2,821

Bury claimed victory over their archenemies from the previous year's play-off final.

R1: SEP 5: (Leg 2)

Bury 2-1 Chesterfield Scorers - Carter and Daws - 2,565

Carter and Daws ensured revenge was sweet for the Shakers against Chesterfield.

R2: SEP 20: (Leg 1)

Sheffield United 2-1 Bury Scorer - Stant - 4,075

Phil Stant scored a valuable away goal for the Shakers in front of over 4,000.

R2: OCT 3: (Leg 2)

Bury 4-2 Sheffield United Scorers - Stant (2), Carter and Johnson - 2,888

Stant scored a brace whilst Carter and Johnson notched one each as Bury flew into the next round.

R3: OCT 24:

Reading 0-2 Bury Scorers - Stant and Rigby - 8,034

REPLAY: NOV 7:

Reading 2-1 Bury Scorer - Rigby - 329

After the first game was abandoned after 29 minutes due to a waterlogged pitch the replay was a drab affair won by Reading.