Colne 0-2 Nelson in the North West Counties First Division North, round 16 at Holt House, Colne (1,800 capacity).

Colne won 0, drew 4 and lost 1 of their previous 5 matches (D–D–D–D–L), scoring 8 and conceding 10.

The two sides have met 3 times: Colne 0 wins, Nelson 2, 1 draw.