Date: 27/09/1997 
Stadium: Haig Avenue, Southport
Attendance: 1116
Competition: National League
 Southport |
3 - 2 Full-Time |
 Rushden & Diamonds |
| Manager: Paul Futcher | ||
| Goalscorers | ||
 Andy Whittaker John Deary |
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Line-Ups
| Billy Stewart | - |
| Phil Bolland | - |
| Brian Butler | - |
| John Deary | - |
| Andy Farley | - |
| Kevin Formby | - |
| Paul Futcher | - |
| Ged Kielty | - |
| Brian Ross (  Julian Pepper ) | - |
| Tim Ryan | - |
| Andy Whittaker ( David Gamble ) | - |
