1996–97 North West Counties Football League

The 1996–97 North West Counties Football League season was the 15th in the history of the North West Counties Football League, a football competition in England. Teams were divided into two divisions: Division One and Division Two.

Division One
Division One featured two new teams, promoted from Division Two:


 * Atherton Collieries
 * Vauxhall GM

Division Two
Division Two featured four new teams:


 * Garswood United, promoted as champions of the Mid-Cheshire League Division One
 * Leek CSOB, promoted as champions of the Midland League
 * Skelmersdale United, relegated from Division One
 * Colne, a new team