Holders to visit Winsford in Cheshire Cup but Liverpool Senior opponents still undecided

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 the Liverpool Senior Cup.

We have been drawn to visit MSB Woolton from North West Counties Division One North or our Northern Premier League West rivals Bootle in Round One.

Yesterday's preliminary round tie, switched to Bootle's Berry Street Garage Stadium, was called off because of a waterlogged pitch and will be rearranged.