Irlam 4-1 Longridge Town in the North West Counties Premier Division , round 42 at The Silver Street Stadium, Manchester (1,320 capacity).

Irlam won 1, drew 2 and lost 2 of their previous 5 matches (D–L–D–W–L), scoring 3 and conceding 6.

Longridge Town won 1, drew 0 and lost 4 of their previous 5 matches (L–L–L–L–W), scoring 6 and conceding 10.

The two sides have met 3 times: Irlam 2 wins, Longridge Town 1, 0 draws.