Date: 16/08/1997 
Stadium: Haig Avenue, Southport
Attendance: 1326
Competition: National League
 Southport |
4 - 1 Full-Time |
 Hednesford Town |
| Manager: Paul Futcher | ||
| Goalscorers | ||
 Andy Whittaker Brian Butler Ged Kielty |
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Line-Ups
| Billy Stewart | - |
| Brian Butler | - |
| John Deary | - |
| Andy Farley | - |
| Kevin Formby | - |
| Paul Futcher | - |
| Phil Horner | - |
| Ged Kielty | - |
| Paul Mitten (  Dave Thompson ) | - |
| Tim Ryan | - |
| Andy Whittaker | - |
