Droylsden 2-1 Maghull in the North West Counties First Division North, round 27 at Butcher's Arms Ground, Manchester (3,000 capacity).

Maghull won 2, drew 1 and lost 2 of their previous 5 matches (W–D–L–L–W), scoring 7 and conceding 9.

The two sides have met 3 times: Droylsden 2 wins, Maghull 1, 0 draws.