Atherton LR 1-2 Nelson in the North West Counties Premier Division , round 1 at Crilly Park, Manchester (3,000 capacity).

Atherton LR won all 5 matches (W–W–W–W–W), scoring 12 and conceding 2.

Nelson won 3, drew 1 and lost 1 of their previous 5 matches (W–D–L–W–W), scoring 13 and conceding 4.

The two sides have met 1 time: Atherton LR 0 wins, Nelson 1, 0 draws.