Congleton 0-0 Atherton in the Northern Premier League, Division One West, round 32 at Cleric Stadium, Congleton (1,450 capacity).

Congleton won 1, drew 1 and lost 3 of their previous 5 matches (L–L–L–D–W), scoring 9 and conceding 12.

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

The two sides have met 4 times: Congleton 1 win, Atherton 2, 1 draw.