Despite losing to Altrincham today, 1-0, the fact that Ashton were beaten by Harrogate 3-4 ensures a top 13 place for Runcorn, and secures a position in Conference North for next season.

Altrincham scored their goal in the first minute after McMillan failed to hold on to a free kick from outside the penalty area, and ended up falling back into the net with it. The rest of the first half didn't see either team with a clear advantage, but Runcorn were much stronger in the second half. Unfortunately, none of the chances we made could be converted into goals, but as far as qualification for Conference North is concerned, it was all academic, and with Ashton's result both Altrincham and Runcorn were guaranteed a place in the top 13.

Two goals from Rendell, Dom Morley, Chris Lightfoot, and Ged Courtney secured a vital 3 points to put Runcorn into 12th place in the league, with just one final game to play at Altrincham on Saturday.

Runcorn continued their efforts to secure a place in the top 13 with another home win, this time against Harrogate Town. Goals from Tom Spearritt (5 mins), Carl Rendell (11 and 76 mins), and Matthew Platt (88 mins) were sufficient to overcome the own-goal that David Ness deflected in after 20 minutes.

Matty McGinn has won the Player of the Year award as voted for by the fans of Runcorn FC Halton.

Goals from Carl Rendell, Chris Lightfoot and Mike Garrity in the 7th, 22nd, and 76th minutes respectively secured Runcorn 3 valuable points against Stalybridge Celtic.