Atherton 3-0 Irlam in the FA Cup, Preliminary, 1/128 at Skuna Stadium, Manchester (2,500 capacity).

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

Irlam won 1, drew 1 and lost 3 of their previous 5 matches (L–L–W–L–D), scoring 6 and conceding 8.

The two sides have met 1 time: Atherton 1 win, Irlam 0, 0 draws.