Runcorn Linnets Ladies went a point clear at the top of the Cheshire Women's League tonight with a superb 8-0 win over Chester City Ladies.

In a home game switched to Cheshire County Sports Ground in Chester, Tempany Carlson hit a hat-trick while Sadie Bond scored the final goal from inside the centre circle to crown her Player of the Game display.

Marcia Jones-Sacharewicz (twice) and Steph Woods-Hughes were also on target with the other being an own goal.

Linnets Ladies and Egerton Ladies FC, now in second place, each have two league matches to play.

The Travel Club is looking into organising a supporters coach for the last match of the season at Padiham on Saturday, May 7.

A minimum of 35 advanced bookings will be required, otherwise the coach will not run and plans for organised supporter transport will revert to the usual minibus.

Bookings will only be confirmed on receipt of payment, and will be on a first come, first served basis. Seats are priced at £10 for adults and £3 for under 16s (all under 16s must be accompanied by an adult}. Departure times will be at 12.30pm from The Millbank Linnets Stadium and 12.45pm from Runcorn Old Town bus station, High Street,

Travel Club organiser John Greenhalgh will be selling tickets in the clubhouse after Saturday's match against 1874 Northwich. Tickets are expected to sell quickly so John advises fans to please book early to avoid disappointment.

Double-chasing Runcorn Linnets Ladies moved to within two points of Cheshire Women's League leaders, Egerton FC with a 4-2 win over Chester FC Women at The Millbank Linnets Stadium last night.

Defying a hectic end-of-season schedule, which is bringing games thick and fast, Linnets Ladies recovered a 2-1 half-time deficit. Scorers were Megan Pickering (2), Chelsea Penny and Steph Hamel.

Linnets Ladies still have a game in hand on the table toppers, who they will meet in the League Cup final.

Knowing they can now finish no lower than second, the Runcorn team would hit the summit with victory at Chester City Ladies tomorrow (Thursday, April 21st).

This is a home fixture but being played at Cheshire County Sports Club, Mannings Lane, Chester, CH2 4EU. Kick off is at 6.15pm.

Runcorn drew with Nelson in the North West Counties Premier League at Victoria Park with a score of 1-1. Freddie Potter scored for the Linnets in the 33rd minute following an unstoppable strike after a scramble in front of goal. Nelson equalised in the 80th minute.

Match Report

Runcorn beat Squires Gate in the North West Counties Premier League at The Millbank Linnets Stadium with a score of 2-0. Steve Jones put the Linnets ahead in the 29th minute with a cracking shot from a corner. Penalty awarded for push on Cox in 49th. Missed by Michael White. Another penalty awarded in the 56th. Michael White increased the Linnets' lead in the 56th minute following a well-taken penalty.

Match Report