Runcorn opened the scoring with a Carl Rendell goal, and managed to come back from being 3-2 down to enjoy a five goal to three victory over home team, Wakefield & Emley. The goals came from Carl Rendell, then two from Chris Lightfoot, one from Tom Spearritt, and the final one was Chris Lightfoot again to make his hatrick.

Match Report

Runcorn FC Halton have completed the loan signing of Matthew Platt. Matthew, a young striker is currently with Crewe Alexandra and has signed on a month's loan.

Runcorn were knocked out of the Liverpool Senior Cup against Liverpool U19's. Liverpool went ahead after 18 minutes, and Runcorn equalised four minutes from half time. The second half was goal-less, and so the match was forced into extra time. Five minutes into extra time Liverpool were awarded a penalty following a challenge from 'keeper Andy Murphy, which was easily converted. Liverpool secured their victory with less than ten minutes to go with a third goal, leaving the scoreline at 3-1.

Runcorn were able to clinch victory in the dying minutes of the match against Gainsborough with a Ged Courtney goal.

Goals from Altrincham in the 23rd, 36th, and 49th minutes saw Runcorn end their home win run of one game.