Atherton LR 0-2 Padiham in the North West Counties Premier Division , Semifinals at Crilly Park, Manchester (3,000 capacity).

Atherton LR won 3, drew 1 and lost 1 of their previous 5 matches (D–W–W–L–W), scoring 10 and conceding 3.

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

The two sides have met 3 times: Atherton LR 2 wins, Padiham 1, 0 draws.