It all looked very straightforward. After winning three out of four successive home games, we had a week to prepare for this away cup-tie.
Then came the shock of having just 24 hours notice to replay the previous tie against Wythenshawe Town on Tuesday evening.
Despite being unable to field our strongest team, we won again.
We now focus on the weekend, the tie at Runcorn goes ahead, and we go into it with confidence on the back of a series of excellent performances.
We beat the Linnets in our recent NPLW game at home. The score was only 1-0, but there really was only one team in it.
The return fixture in the cup will be tough, because they have a point to prove. But so do we. More than one. Up the Shakers!!!
In Opposition – Runcorn Linnets
As we were winning – again! – at Wythenshawe, the Linnets were cruising to a 3-0 league victory at home to Kidsgrove Athletic.
They have followed up three excellent seasons in the league with a great start this time. They’re currently fourth in the table, with three wins and two draws from six matches – one place ahead of us on goal difference.
It will be interesting to compare Saturday’s attendance with the Linnets record gate for this competition: 1,078 against FC United of Manchester in October 2021 in the third qualifying round. The Rebel Reds won 2-0.
Admission & Tickets
This fixture is ALL TICKET. No tickets will be available on the day. 420 tickets have been allocated to the Shakers for this game so far.
Fans will be segregated with Runcorn supporters using Turnstile One and Bury fans Turnstile Two.
The away turnstile will be open from 1.30pm.
Travel & Parking
Address: Stockham Lane, Halton, Runcorn WA7 6GJ
Public Transport: Runcorn is served by two railway stations, Runcorn (Liverpool Lime Street to London line, also with services from Chester and Birmingham) and Runcorn East (trains to and from Manchester, Chester and North Wales). Both stations are served by buses running close to the stadium, although Runcorn High Street bus station (10-minute walk) offers a wider choice for passengers using Runcorn Railway Station.
SatNav Postcode: WA7 6GJ
Parking Facilities: There is a large free car park on site.
Match Coverage & Live Stream
If you are unable to make the game, we’ll have all the live coverage across our media platforms.
Live Stream: For this game, we will have no live stream. Keep up-to-date with all our video content via the club’s YouTube Channel. Click to subscribe and never miss highlights and match reaction across the season.
Audio Commentary: Roch Valley Radio will be providing commentary for this game. Click here ahead of kick-off to listen live. Audio commentary will be provided for every game of the season, so you will never miss a piece of the action.
Social Media: Our team will also bring you in-depth text commentary via the club ‘MatchDay Live‘ Twitter feed, with team news and half time and full time updates available also on Facebook and feel like you are there with our match galleries and imagery available over on Instagram.
Whatever the weather, wherever you are across the globe, we have you covered.
Up the Shakers!