Runcorn Linnets 4-2 Stalybridge in the Northern Premier League, Division One West, round 1 at Apec Taxi Stadium, Runcorn (1,600 capacity).

Runcorn Linnets won 2, drew 2 and lost 1 of their previous 5 matches (D–L–W–D–W), scoring 8 and conceding 6.

Stalybridge won 3, drew 1 and lost 1 of their previous 5 matches (W–D–L–W–W), scoring 11 and conceding 6.

The two sides have met 8 times: Runcorn Linnets 5 wins, Stalybridge 2, 1 draw.