Matches of the preliminary round were scheduled in this way:

First match:
7th September 2003 in Wirral (England):
Tranmere Victoria FC (England) - AS Odorheiu Secuiesc (Romania)

Second match:
14th September 2003 in Odorheiu Secuiesc (Romania):
AS Odorheiu Secuiesc (Romania) - Tranmere Victoria FC (England)