Squires Gate 3-5 Nelson in the North West Counties First Division North, round 27 at Squires Gate Community Stadium, Blackpool (1,000 capacity).

Squires Gate won 2, drew 1 and lost 0 of their previous 3 matches (W–D–W), scoring 5 and conceding 3.

The two sides have met 3 times: Squires Gate 1 win, Nelson 2, 0 draws.