Fulwood 1-4 Nelson in the North West Counties First Division North, round 26 at Lightfoot Green Lane, Preston (1,000 capacity).

Fulwood won 1, drew 1 and lost 3 of their previous 5 matches (L–L–W–D–L), scoring 6 and conceding 8.

Nelson won 2, drew 2 and lost 1 of their previous 5 matches (D–L–W–W–D), scoring 12 and conceding 11.

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