2008–09 Football League Trophy Northern Section Northern Section

| Tie_no | Home_team | Score | Away_team | Attendance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tranmere Rovers | 1 – 0 | Crewe Alexandra | 2626 |
| 2 | Rochdale | 2 – 2 | Carlisle United | 1608 |
| Rochdale won 4 – 2 on penalties | Rochdale won 4 – 2 on penalties | Rochdale won 4 – 2 on penalties | Rochdale won 4 – 2 on penalties | Rochdale won 4 – 2 on penalties |
| 3 | Chester City | 1 – 1 | Morecambe | 926 |
| Morecambe won 3 – 1 on penalties | Morecambe won 3 – 1 on penalties | Morecambe won 3 – 1 on penalties | Morecambe won 3 – 1 on penalties | Morecambe won 3 – 1 on penalties |