Congratulations from the crowd for James Steele after his opener. Picture by Ben Jackson Runcorn Linnets 2 MSB Woolton 1 Report by Dave Bettley Beaten finalists at the first attempt three years ago, Linnets tentatively progressed to the quarter-finals of the Liverpool Senior Cup for a fourth successive season as MIchael Ellison's first home game back as manager brought a win. But the Yellow & Greens were hard pressed by North West Counties League newcomers Woolton, who ref

Runcorn Linnets manager Michael Ellison has made his second new outfield signing since rejoining the club. Isaac Graham arrives from fellow Pitching In Northern Premier League West side Mossley after being in their side for October's 0-0 draw between the clubs at Seel Park. Based in Manchester, he is a tall and competitive box-to-box midfielder, who is strong in the air and likes to get the ball down to play. Isaac, 26, is experienced at this level, having played in the divis

Mollie Bennett rewarded Runcorn's perseverance with an 82nd-minute winner. File picture by Neil Thornton AFC Crewe Women 0 Runcorn Linnets Ladies 1 Report by Jack Slater Linnets started 2026 against the North West Regional League opponents they had faced in the final match of 2025 in Diviision One South. In search of revenge after a 2-1 deficit against AFC Crewe at APEC Taxis Stadium in December, Runcorn prevailed thanks to a late Mollie Bennett goal. A return to action for