Nelson 4-1 Fulwood in the North West Counties First Division North, round 8 at The Anchor Ground, Darwen (4,000 capacity).

Fulwood won 2, drew 0 and lost 3 of their previous 5 matches (W–L–W–L–L), scoring 11 and conceding 12.

The two sides have met 4 times: Nelson 3 wins, Fulwood 1, 0 draws.