Source: Soccerbase and 11v11.com Numbers in parentheses denote appearances as substitute.
Players with number struck through and marked † left the club during the playing season.
[34] On 16 June 2015, the first round draw was made, Crewe Alexandra were drawn at home against Preston North End.
[35] On 5 September 2015, the second round draw was shown live on Soccer AM and drawn by Charlie Austin and Ed Skrein.
[36] On the Cheshire FA website the preliminary round details were announced, Crewe Alex will face Witton Albion.