Goals from Jackson Ellis, Josh Hamilton and Liam Dodd helped the Bucks to all three points in their last outing against Cammel Laird. The victory saw the Bucks move up to second in the league table.

Runcorn Linnets meanwhile, sit in fourth place in the league table, but haven't played a league game since the 24th of October. But they did claim victory in their last outing against Winsford United in the first round of the FA Vase.

Last time the two sides met at the Millbank Linnets Stadium the hosts claimed a 2-1 victory thanks to goals from Kyle Hamid and Mark Houghton, while Steve Williams got Bootle's consolation.

Kick off at the Millbank is 3pm with admission priced at: £6 for adults, £3 for concessions (17/18, 65+, Students with College ID), £1.00 for Unaccompanied U16, while Accompanied U16 gain free entry.

John Callaghan's reserve side meanwhile, welcome Redgate Rovers to the Delta Taxis Stadium. The Bucks reserve side currently sit in fifth in the West Cheshire third division, and will be looking to return to winning ways after suffering two consecutive defeats. Callaghan's side lost their last league outing 3-1 at the hands of Rainhill Town, they then crashed out of the Liverpool Junior Cup at the hands of Windle Labour, eventually losing 5-3 on penalties after the game had finished 7-7 after extra time. Kick off at the Delta Taxis Stadium is 2pm.