Sunday ended with the hastily scheduled Northern Junior K.O. Cup Semi-Final tie between A & T and Sheffield. A & T took to the track with just four riders, and Sheffield quickly took control of the match. Twice the match was interrupted due to heavy showers, but smart work by the home club quickly had the track fit for racing. At this stage, three of the home team withdrew from the match, leaving Matt Winston to face Sheffield on his own. Consequently, A & T fell to their worst ever defeat in their history at any level of competition, with Lee Harper sacked by the club for his involvement in inciting the other riders to quit racing. For A & T, only Matt Winston emerged from this match with his credibility intact. For the record, Simon Gamble, Richard Bowler and Jonathan Birks all raced unbeaten for Sheffield, with the visitors commenting on the excellent condition of the Gin Pit circuit.

Northern Junior K.O. Cup Semi-Final final score:

Astley & Tyldesley Miners' Welfare / CTA Direct 32 Sheffield 101.

Astley & Tyldesley scorers: Matt Winston 12, Becky Heslop 8, John Nuttall 6, Lee Harper 6.

Sheffield scorers: Simon Gamble 20, Richard Bowler 20, Jonathan Birks 17 (plus 3 bonus), Peter Pearson 15 (3), Jamie Brown 15 (3), Ashley Birks 14 (2).