Runcorn beat Nelson in the Hallmark Security League Premier Division at The Millbank Linnets Stadium with a score of 3-1. Mucca failed to convert a penalty in the 22nd minute. Kyle Hamid put the Linnets ahead in the 31st minute with a cracking free-kick from just outside the area. Nelson equalised in the 32nd minute amidst calls for offside. Mark Houghton scored for the Linnets in the 39th minute from a powerful finish after a scramble in front of goal. Paul Shanley increased the Linnets' lead with a dipping header from inside the 6 yard box in the 55th minute.

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Runcorn lost to Ashton Athletic in the The Macron Cup - Second Round at The Millbank Linnets Stadium with a score of 2-3. Kyle Hamid scored for the Linnets in the 44th minute with a fantastic strike from inside the 6 yard box. Mark Houghton increased the Linnets' lead with a well-taken strike from inside the 6 yard box in the 65th minute. Ashton Athletic closed the gap in the 72nd minute from a free kick. Ashton Athletic equalised in the 76th minute. Ashton Athletic scored in the 87th minute.

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The club is pleased to confirm the signing of 25-year-old midfield player, Zac Aley.

Liverpool-born midfield player Zac spent two years at Blackburn Rovers, who he joined in 2010, having come through the youth ranks at Haig Avenue to make the Southport first team.

While at Ewood Park, he had loan spells with Morecambe in League Two and Macclesfield Town - rejoining Southport, also on a temporary basis in between.

On his release by Blackburn in summer 2012, Zac again returned to Southport on trial but subsequently moved to Warrington Town of the Evo-Stik League.

He has also since played for Northwich Victoria and in the North West Counties League for Ashton Town.

Zac, who can also play in defence, is a qualified referee and becomes our second first-team signing in four days, following the capture of Stuart Wellstead from 1874 Northwich.

Runcorn beat Barnton in the Hallmark Security League Premier Division at The Millbank Linnets Stadium with a score of 5-2. Ronnie McCarthy put the Linnets ahead following a coolly taken tap from inside the 6 yard box in the 19th minute. Mark Houghton increased the Linnets' lead following a cracking shot despite the 'keeper getting something on it in the 29th minute. Kyle Hamid extended our lead in the 55th minute from a well-taken penalty. Kyle Hamid put us four goals clear in the 56th minute following a brilliant strike from just inside the area. Antony Hickey added another to our tally following a firm strike from inside the 6 yard box in the 78th minute. Danny O'Brien off in 84th with injury, but no subs left. Barnton managed to score in the 88th minute. Barnton fought back in added time of the second half.

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Runcorn Linnets have signed Stuart Wellstead from Hallmark Security League Premier Divsision neighbours, 1874 Northwich.

A highly-versatile player with an excellent goalscoring pedigree, Stuart is best known as a wide player but can also operate at full back or in attack.

He has enjoyed two spells with 1874 and has also played for Northwich Victoria, Winsford United, Alsager Town and Runcorn Town.

We are delighted that Stuart has agreed to join us and are hopeful that his registration will come through in time for this evening's home game against Barnton.