Irlam 4-2 Longridge Town in the North West Counties Premier Division , round 6 at The Silver Street Stadium, Manchester (1,320 capacity).

Irlam won 2, drew 0 and lost 3 of their previous 5 matches (W–L–L–L–W), scoring 6 and conceding 8.

Longridge Town won 0, drew 1 and lost 4 of their previous 5 matches (L–L–L–D–L), scoring 7 and conceding 15.

The two sides have met 3 times: Irlam 2 wins, Longridge Town 1, 0 draws.