Northwich Victoria 5-3 Abbey Hulton in the Midland Football League, Premier Division, round 5 at Apec Taxi Stadium, Runcorn (1,600 capacity).

Northwich Victoria won 4, drew 1 and lost 0 of their previous 5 matches (W–D–W–W–W), scoring 12 and conceding 4.

Abbey Hulton won 3, drew 2 and lost 0 of their previous 5 matches (W–W–W–D–D), scoring 7 and conceding 1.

The two sides have met 3 times: Northwich Victoria 2 wins, Abbey Hulton 0, 1 draw.