Irlam 2-0 Ramsbottom in the North West Counties Premier Division , round 7 at The Silver Street Stadium, Manchester (1,320 capacity).

Irlam won 2, drew 0 and lost 3 of their previous 5 matches (W–W–L–L–L), scoring 7 and conceding 10.

Ramsbottom won 2, drew 1 and lost 2 of their previous 5 matches (W–W–L–D–L), scoring 9 and conceding 7.

The two sides have met 4 times: Irlam 2 wins, Ramsbottom 1, 1 draw.