Runcorn Linnets Under 21s are delighted to announce the signings of Charlie Cowell, left, and Callum Dennett from our U18s Greens.🤝 Both lads have impressed the management team since they started training with the 21s in late November.💛 Callum and Charlie will be part of the 2026/27 squad in the North West Under 21s Development League Premier Division.💚 Charlie, 17, has been with Runcorn Linnets for three seasons. He is an attacker with loads of energy and an eye for goal

Runcorn Linnets were made to work hard for a second victory of pre-season as they were limited to a one-goal margin at Ashton Town. Linnets had to wait until beyond halfway in the second half of a largely uneventful contest to edge in front. A surging run by the triallist No.6, who has featured prominently in all four warm-up matches so far, was climaxed by a confident finish. Two former Linnets, Adam Jones and Chris Lomax featured for the North West Counties League Division

Dec McLoughlin equalises from the soot in the 29th minute. Pictures by Ben Jackson. After a heavy defeat and comfortable victory in their first two friendlies, Runcorn Linnets completed a full set of results by taking a well-earned 1-1 draw in the third at Marine Travel Arena. Having fallen behind in only the fourth minute to opponents from two steps higher, Runcorn recovered well - equalising from the penalty spot before the half hour and matching their National League North