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Match Preview: Runcorn Linnets

Match Preview: Runcorn Linnets

Connor O'Neill5 Feb 2016 - 22:00
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Bootle welcome local rivals and current league leaders Runcorn Linnets to the Delta Taxis Stadium tomorrow.

Joe Doran's side will be looking to return winning ways after suffering a 5-2 home defeat to Atherton Collieries in their last outing. The result left Doran's side in sixth place, sixteen points behind the leaders.

Despite being at the summit Linnets, also suffered defeat in their last outing, after Brian Mathews' double handed Congleton Town to all three points. Despite the defeat, Joey Dunn's side still have a nine point lead over second place Colne.

The two sides have already met this with Linnets running out 7-1 winners. Shaun Tuck did put the Bucks ahead, but goals from Anthony Hickey (x2), Freddie Potter (x2); Kyle Armstrong, Michael White and Adam Wade handed Dunn's men all three points.

Last time the two met at the Delta Taxis Stadium the points were shared after Kieran Brislen's strike cancelled out Chris Lomax's opener.

Kick off at the Delta Taxis Stadium is 3pm with Admission Priced at: £5 for Adults, £2 for Concessions and Under 16s free.

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