Matt Atherton set a new record for most Runcorn Linnets first-team appearances by coming on as a substitute in last night's 1-0 win at St Helens Town.

The versatile player has now played 203 times for Runcorn - going one better than former skipper Rob Whyte, the only other Linnet to have reached the double century of games landmark since the club was formed in 2006.

Matt made his initial club debut in 2010 and returned in 2012 after spells at Clitheroe and Bamber Bridge. Although best known for his wing play, he has filled various other positions including full-back and centre forward and has even successfully stood in as an emergency goalkeeper.

Congratulations Matt on your fine achievement.

Runcorn beat St Helens Town in the North West Counties Premier League at Brocstedes Park (home of Ashton Athletic) with a score of 0-1. Mark Houghton scored for the Linnets by lobbing the 'keeper from inside the area in the 50th minute.

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Congratulations to the youth team on their excellent 4-2 victory this afternoon against table-topping Atherton Collieries at the Millbank Linnets stadium. Details of all the youth team fixtures and results can be found on the FA website.

The win sees The Linnets replace Colls at the top of the table.

Runcorn drew with Bootle in the North West Counties Premier League at Delta Taxis Stadium with a score of 1-1. Chris Lomax put the Linnets ahead with a well placed shot from inside the area in the 47th minute. Bootle equalised in the 84th minute.

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Runcorn drew with Maine Road in the North West Counties Premier League at The Millbank Linnets Stadium with a score of 1-1. Maine Road scored in the 44th minute on the break, despite the Linnets making most of the chances in the first half. Kyle Hamid equalised with a thunderous strike from inside the 6 yard box that almost burst the net in the 80th minute.

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