Runcorn Linnets 1-0 Stafford in the Northern Premier League, Division One West, round 34 at Apec Taxi Stadium, Runcorn (1,600 capacity).

Runcorn Linnets won 2, drew 0 and lost 1 of their previous 3 matches (L–W–W), scoring 12 and conceding 4.

Stafford won 2, drew 2 and lost 0 of their previous 4 matches (D–D–W–W), scoring 7 and conceding 4.

The two sides have met 4 times: Runcorn Linnets 2 wins, Stafford 1, 1 draw.