Stalybridge 1-0 Runcorn Linnets in the Northern Premier League, Division One West, Semifinals.

Stalybridge won 3, drew 1 and lost 1 of their previous 5 matches (W–D–L–W–W), scoring 7 and conceding 5.

Runcorn Linnets won 3, drew 2 and lost 0 of their previous 5 matches (W–D–W–W–D), scoring 11 and conceding 6.

The two sides have met 8 times: Stalybridge 2 wins, Runcorn Linnets 5, 1 draw.