Runcorn Linnets have been drawn away to Shaw Lane Aquaforce of the Toolstation Northern Counties East League in the first round proper of the FA Vase. The Barnsley club lie second in the NCEL Premier Division with eight wins and two draws from their 11 league outings.

Runcorn beat Stockport Sports in the North West Counties Premier League at Stockport Sports Village with a score of 2-8. Stockport Sports scored in the 19th minute. Mark Houghton equalised with a firm header in the 6 yard box in the 27th minute. Linnets benefit from Stockport Sports own goal in the 32nd minute. Kevin Towey increased the Linnets' lead with a great strike from inside the 6 yard box in the 37th minute. Kevin Towey extended our lead with a cheeky lob after a scramble in front of goal in the 50th minute. Mark Houghton put us four goals clear in the 69th minute with a shot from inside the area that went in off the post. Stockport Sports fought back in the 75th minute. Mark Houghton put us four goals clear in the 78th minute with a cheeky tap from inside the 6 yard box. Chris Lomax added another to our tally with a great strike from inside the area in the 89th minute. Kyle Hamid continued the domination with a coolly taken shot from inside the 6 yard box in added time of the second half.

Match Report

The club would like to wish Gavin Salmon all the best as he moves on to play for Maine Road. Gavin has been a great character to have in the team, and everybody at the club would like to thank him for all his support in the time he's been with us.

Runcorn drew with Colne in the North West Counties Premier League at The Millbank Linnets Stadium with a score of 1-1. Colne went ahead in the 5th minute. Michael White equalised in the 66th minute with a header from a corner.

Match Report

RUNCORN Linnets earned further recognition for our contribution to local sport when we were honoured in the Halton Sports Awards.

The accolade came in the Club of the Year category, following on from our success earlier in 2014, when we were crowned Cheshire's Charter Standard Club of the Year in the FA Community Awards supported by McDonalds.

The latest award was presented at the annual awards dinner hosted by Halton Sports Partnership at Select Security Stadium Halton, Widnes.

Linnets chairman Derek Greenwood accepted a commemorative trophy and certificate from Mayor of Halton, Councillor Shaun Osborne, who presented the award on behalf of category sponsors Best Sports Ltd.

Mention was made of the club's successes and progress including the growth of our junior section, the recent integration of Halton Girls FC taking the junior playing membership alone well beyond the 300 mark.

This is the second time in three years that the club has been recognised in the Halton awards. In 2012, Trust board members Lynn and Rob Johnston won the Volunteer of the Year prize.

Mr Greenwood said: "We are very proud of the major strides we have taken in the eight years since formation and this is further recognition for the efforts of everybody involved with the club as we continue to develop.

"The Halton Sports Awards highlight the all-round strength and prosperity of sport in the borough.

"Our congratulations go to Halton Swimming Club as the main prize winners in our category, on account of some outstanding achievements at local, regional, national and international levels."