Runcorn secured their place in the 2nd round of the FA Trophy with an emphatic win over Bishop Auckland. Two goals each from Ged Courtney and Steve Daly, along with a goal from Adam Carden, plus maiden goals for the club from Tom Spearritt and Barry Hogan saw a final score of 7-0, the half time score being 5-0.

Match Report

Two goals from the new Runcorn manager, Chris Lightfoot, and one from Ged Courtney was enough to secure victory over Marine in the league, 3-1. Runcorn lost out to Marine last week in the UniBond Cup with a 2-0 defeat, but this first victory under new management shows that the tables can be turned, and hopefully is the start of a run of better results.

Runcorn's FA Cup run ended with a one goal defeat from Bradford Park Avenue. Runcorn had the upper hand for the first half an hour, having numerous chances, and about 90% of the play. However, Bradford sneaked a goal in the 28th minute, and put Runcorn on the defensive.

After half time Bradford looked the more dangerous, but Runcorn again had a number of chances that they couldn't make stick. Substitute Danny Salt had to be carried off the pitch due to injury.

Bradford have been drawn at home against Bristol City in the first round proper, and we wish them luck.

Runcorn bow out of the UniBond Cup after a 2-0 defeat at the hands of Marine. There was no score until the 78th minute, despite a penalty awarded to Marine which was saved by Andy Murphy. The second goal came in the dying minutes of the match.

A goal from Kevin Leadbetter in the 45th minute put Runcorn into the lead at half time. Steve Daly supplied Runcorn's second goal, leaving the final score at 2-2.