Celebrations for Linnets scorers James Steele, left, and Sean Miller. Picture by Ben Jackson . Runcorn Linnets 2 Atherton Collieries 0 Report by Dave Bettley Runcorn Linnets climbed to second in Pitching In Northern Premier League West with a second 2-0 home victory in four days. But the game was overshadowed and put into perspective by an on-field medical emergency surrounding Adam Rooney. There was major concern as the Runcorn centre back was knocked out in a freak accide

Goalscorer Luke Wall (No.10) with Jacques Welsh, facing camera, and Naim Arsan in last season's corresponding fixture. Picture by Kelly Jones . RUNCORN LINNETS v Atherton Collieries Friday, December 19th 2025 Pitching In Northern Premier League West Division APEC Taxis Stadium, Stockham Lane, Murdishaw, Runcorn, WA7 6GJ Our final game before Christmas and last home match of 2025 brings Atherton Collieries to town for what will be our 950th competitive game. With our

James Steele opened the scoring on his second home debut for Linnets. Runcorn Linnets 2 Clitheroe 0 Report by Dave Bettley with match pictures by Ben Jackson Runcorn went back to basics for the win, which restored their sixth position in Pitching In Northern Premier League West. A 15th goal of the season from Scott Bakkor and a second in as many games for James Steele since his return to the club provided the springboard. After a fourth NPL West defeat of the campaign at Spor