Runcorn Linnets 1-1 Bootle in the Northern Premier League, Division One West, round 39 at Apec Taxi Stadium, Runcorn (1,600 capacity).

Runcorn Linnets won 4, drew 0 and lost 1 of their previous 5 matches (W–L–W–W–W), scoring 8 and conceding 4.

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

The two sides have met 8 times: Runcorn Linnets 3 wins, Bootle 3, 2 draws.