Date: 29/12/1997 
Stadium: Bower Fold, Stalybridge
Attendance: 767
Competition: National League
 Stalybridge Celtic |
1 - 3 Full-Time |
 Southport |
| Manager: Paul Futcher | ||
| Goalscorers | ||
 Brian Butler Kevin Formby (Own Goal) |
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Line-Ups
| - | Billy Stewart |
| - | Phil Bolland |
| - | Brian Butler |
| - | Kevin Formby |
| - | Paul Futcher |
| - | David Gamble (  Brian Ross ) |
| - | Phil Horner |
| - | Ged Kielty |
| - | Tim Ryan |
| - | Dave Thompson |
| - | Andy Whittaker ( Michael Moore ) |
