Under 21s are toppled by the Cestrians

Runcorn Linnets suffered a second successive defeat to start their season, going down 3-2 at UDA Soccer Cestrians in North West Development League Premier Division

It was not the result or performance we had been looking for.

Comeback goals by Owen Cushion from the penalty spot and recent signimg Josh Mather, his third in two games, gave Linnets a 2-1 lead early in the second half

But a spirited UDA recovery saw them claim the points in Chester.

Last night's man of the match, sponsored by McNamara’s, was central defender Tom Ledward.

Despite the defeat, Leddy was a colossus at the back, winning every single duel and leading by example. He didn’t deserve to be on the losing side.

Next up for the 21s, who have welcomed back former skipper Jay Lee into the ranks, is a game this Sunday (September 20th) at Vauxhall Motors with a 1pm kick off.

This is being played at Liverpool Hope University, Hope Park, Liverpool L16 9JD.