 Bristow, Lowe and Deller all managed to win their first matches, but then all fell in their second games (Lowe 4–5 to Ian Branks, Bristow 0–5 to Dennis Smith and Deller 4–5 to Dave Ladley).Burgess and Whitcombe also fell two matches short of qualification.Richie Burnett managed to win four qualifying rounds to qualify for the first round proper at the Circus Tavern.