Runcorn Linnets Ladies 2 Wirral Phoenix 0 Emma Smith fires in the second against Wirral Phoenix. Report by Jack Slater; pictures by Neil Thornton Linnets Ladies maintained their strong run of form on this first home appearance since early December. Sophie Rotheram and Emma Snith marked their returns to the team with the goals, which consolidated fourth place in North West Women's Regional League Division One South. Linnets were without captain Emma Mclarney, Caitlin Gibbo

Runcorn Linnets will entertain Runcorn Town in the Liverpool Senior Cup semi-finals after a shock 2-1 victory for the North West Counties League Division One leaders. Town came from behind to defeat National League North side Marine 2-1 in Crosby this evening. The date for the derby tie will be announced when known.

This is an all-ticket game and we fully expect it to be sold out by the end of the week. Please don't miss out on one of the biggest matches of our season No action required for our season ticket holders, you'll just need to scan in as normal. You can purchase your ticket(s) here