Chadderton 1-2 Irlam in the North West Counties Premier Division , round 43 at Emplas Commercial North Stadium, Oldham (1,500 capacity).

Chadderton won 3, drew 0 and lost 2 of their previous 5 matches (W–L–L–W–W), scoring 12 and conceding 9.

Irlam won 2, drew 2 and lost 1 of their previous 5 matches (W–D–L–D–W), scoring 7 and conceding 5.

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