Kilmore earned the bragging rights by winning the game 2–0 in a typically heated local derby and they progressed to the quarter-finals. The win set them up for a home tie against Rathern Rangers in which Kilmore won comfortably 5–0. In the most difficult tie of the competition so far, Kilmore came up against Intermediate League Champions Harland and Wolff Welders.
Kilmore secured dominance by winning 2–0 in a typically intense local match and proceeded to the quarter-finals. The victory set them up for a home contest against Rathern Rangers, which Kilmore won easily 5–0. In the most demanding tie of the competition thus far, Kilmore faced Harland and Wolff Welders, Intermediate League Champions.