Runcorn Linnets 4 Sporting Khalsa 1 Goalscorers, from left, Lewis Crane, Sean Miller, Naim Arsan and Harvey Washington rejoice in victory. Picture by Peter Gallagher-Headley Report by Dave Bettley Runcorn ripped up the recent formbook in a welcome return to winning ways - but they left it late to see off the Pitching In Northern Premier League West Division newcomers. Sporting had taken four points from their last two aways with Linnets having lost their last three at home

Runcorn Linnets' defence of the Cheshire Senior Cup will begin with a second-round trip to Winsford United. A date for the contest has still to be confirmed. Winsford of the Midland League Premier Divison beat visiting National League club Altrincham 6-5 on penalties last night (Tuesday) after a 0-0 draw at Barton Stadium. Fitst-time winners of the competition last season, we received a first-tound bye. Meanwhile, Linnets must wait a little longer to discover our opponents in

RUNCORN LINNETS v Sporting Khalsa Pitching In Northern Premier League West Tuesday, October 21st 2025 (ko 7.45pm) APEC Taxis Stadium, Stockham Lane, Murdishaw, Runcorn, WA7 6GJ. Sporting Khalsa will be the second club new to the Northern Premier League West Division to roll up in Runcorn in the space of four days. They were originally due to visit on Saturday, September 20th but our Isuzu FA Trophy duties took precedence. Rearrangement of the fixture sees them having to