Boston 1-0 Altrincham in the National League, round 3 at Boston Community Stadium, Boston (5,061 capacity).

Boston won 1, drew 1 and lost 3 of their previous 5 matches (L–W–L–L–D), scoring 4 and conceding 6.

Altrincham won 1, drew 1 and lost 3 of their previous 5 matches (L–L–W–L–D), scoring 4 and conceding 9.

The two sides have met 10 times: Boston 4 wins, Altrincham 4, 2 draws.