Carlisle 6-2 Boston in the National League, round 39 at Brunton Park, Carlisle (18,202 capacity).

Carlisle won 2, drew 1 and lost 2 of their previous 5 matches (L–W–D–W–L), scoring 8 and conceding 8.

Boston won 2, drew 2 and lost 1 of their previous 5 matches (W–L–D–W–D), scoring 7 and conceding 6.

The two sides have met 3 times: Carlisle 3 wins, Boston 0, 0 draws.