 In 1951-52, the semi-final was between Scunthorpe United and Grimsby Town, played at Scunthorpe on 31 March 1952, with Scunthorpe winning 1-0, the goal scored by Whitfield.Lincoln City had a bye into the final.The final was played at Scunthorpe on 10 May 1952, with Scunthorpe winning 1-0, through an own goal by Emery.