AFC Fylde Women 11 (eleven) Runcorn Linnets Ladies 0 By Jack Slater Linnets Ladies' trip to the North West Women's Regional League Premier Division pacesetters in the Alliance & Design Print Cup was always going to be daunting for the South Division visitors. AFC Fylde Women are yet to lose a league game after relegation from the FA Women's National League Division One North last season. They boast a formidable defensive record, having conceded only four goals all season. As

Captain Jay Lee (left) and Macauley Clifton rejoice as the skipper's second goal puts Linnets 4-2 up. Pictures by Kelly Jones Runcorn Linnets Under 21s will view their 5-2 victory at Steven Gerrard Academy as a massive result after two successive losses and a disturbing start to Sunday's match. They had suffered only their second Premier Division defeat in the North West U21s Development League when falling 3-2 to visiting Hyde United last time out. This had followed a 6-

Frustration for Linnets boss Michael Ellison Lower Breck 1 Runcorn Linnets 0 Report by Dave Bettley with pictures by Kelly Jones Runcorn's lead of the Pitching In Northern Premier League West season was overturned in defeat at second-placed Lower Breck. The visitors stayed in contention throughout but Breck regained top spot just five days after losing it. Despite the narrow margin, the hosts were well worth their victory after creating the better chances. A goal three minute