R1: AUG 14: (Leg 1)

Bury 2-1 Preston Scorers - Spence and Rowland - 5,858 Rowland kickstarted what was to be a 20-goal season of success to secure victory at Gigg.

R1: AUG 17: (Leg 2)

Preston 1-1 Bury Scorer - Woolfal - 7,521

A goal from Woolfal in the second leg ensured a 3-2 aggregate win.

R2: SEP 1:

Bury 2-1 Darlington Scorers - Rowland and Phillips - 4,368

Bury secured their place in the third round thanks to goals from Rowland and Phillips.

R3: SEP 21:

QPR 2-1 Bury Scorer - Rowland - 13,069

Despite Rowland's fifth strike of the season the Shakers were sent home empty handed.