Altrincham 2-1 Halifax in the National League, round 4 at Moss Lane, Altrincham (7,873 capacity).

Altrincham won 1, drew 0 and lost 4 of their previous 5 matches (L–L–L–W–L), scoring 4 and conceding 10.

Halifax won 3, drew 0 and lost 2 of their previous 5 matches (W–W–L–L–W), scoring 14 and conceding 9.

The two sides have met 10 times: Altrincham 3 wins, Halifax 5, 2 draws.