Nelson 5-2 Abbey Hey in the North West Counties Premier Division , round 5 at Victoria Park, Nelson (2,000 capacity).

Nelson won 3, drew 0 and lost 2 of their previous 5 matches (W–L–W–L–W), scoring 9 and conceding 7.

Abbey Hey won 0, drew 2 and lost 3 of their previous 5 matches (L–L–D–L–D), scoring 5 and conceding 12.

The two sides have met 1 time: Nelson 1 win, Abbey Hey 0, 0 draws.