Darwen 2-1 Maghull in the North West Counties First Division North, round 1 at The Anchor Ground, Darwen (4,000 capacity).

Darwen won 2, drew 1 and lost 2 of their previous 5 matches (L–W–W–L–D), scoring 11 and conceding 14.

Maghull won 2, drew 0 and lost 3 of their previous 5 matches (L–L–W–W–L), scoring 10 and conceding 10.

The two sides have met 3 times: Darwen 2 wins, Maghull 0, 1 draw.