Lee Furlong scored two goals to continue Runcorn's improved form against Gateshead at a chilly Valerie Park. The visitors went ahead in the first half, but Runcorn's perseverence paid dividends in the second.

Match Report

There have been several date changes since the original notification of the draw for the Second Round of the UniBond League Challenge Cup, the full ULCC fixture list with scheduled dates is listed below...

22nd November

FIRST ROUND
Blyth Spartans v Goole AFC
Ossett Town v Gateshead

SECOND ROUND
Bridlington Town v Lincoln United
Farsley Celtic v Bradford Park Avenue
Kidsgrove Athletic v Eastwood Town
Marine v Prescot Cables
Mossley v Witton Albion
Radcliffe Borough v Colwyn Bay
Wakefield-Emley v Spalding United

23rd November

SECOND ROUND
Brigg Town v Stocksbridge Park Steels

29th November

SECOND ROUND
AFC Telford United v Gresley Rovers
Clitheroe v Kendal Town
Leek Town v Ilkeston Town
North Ferriby Utd v Matlock Town
Runcord Halton FC v Ashton United

30th November

SECOND ROUND
Whitby Town v Blyth Spartans/Goole AFC

6th December

SECOND ROUND
Ossett Town v Guiseley *

7th December
Gateshead v Guiseley *

[* subject to First Round result]

13th December

SECOND ROUND
Fleetwood Town v Burscough

After just five minutes Runcorn went down 1-0 down to fantastic lob that Robbie Holcroft just couldn't reach. Two goals from Lee Furlong put Runcorn ahead, with the welcome return of Shawn Whalley, and James Locke completing a dangerous looking strike team. 6 minutes into the second half Leek equalised, but a fantastic goal from Mike Moores in the 58th minute put the final scoreline at 2-3.

Match Report

Runcorn were able to hold Burscough to a 2-2 draw. Runcorn looked dangerous for the first five minutes, during which time Tommy Taylor missed a penalty, then Burscough turned up the pressure, which resulted in a goal in the 26th minute. Runcorn were unable to respond until the second half where they looked much more of a threat. The equaliser came in the 56th minute from an Ian McKinerny goal. Fifteen minutes later Burscough went ahead once more, but with minutes to go sub James Locke, who came on at half time, scored Runcorn's second to even the score at 2-2.

Runcorn failed to overturn their run of poor results when they lost 3-1 against Telford.