Atherton LR 3-1 Isle of Man in the North West Counties Premier Division , round 33 at Crilly Park, Manchester (3,000 capacity).

Isle of Man won 2, drew 0 and lost 3 of their previous 5 matches (W–L–L–L–W), scoring 8 and conceding 12.

The two sides have met 2 times: Atherton LR 2 wins, Isle of Man 0, 0 draws.