Home shirt as worn when The Magpies spent the majority of the season at the top of the National League North, but were overtaken right at the end by Stockport County, who won the title by one point. Finishing 2nd, the side qualified for their third succesive play-off finals. The final ended 0–0 after 90 minutes, both teams scored in extra time to send the tie to penalties. Chorley went on to win 4–3, achieving promotion to the National League