Runcorn made the long trip down the M6 knowing that a win could've taken them to the top of the league. Unfortunately for them Darlaston had other ideas as they looked to extend their unbeaten run to 4 games.

Runcorn started brightly, midweek signing Daniel Adijagba looking impressive without unduly troubling the Darlaston back four.

Jordan Spragg and Joe Colley continue to impress as their relationship builds whilst Alex Jones and Charlie Hartland were equally as impressive for the visitors.

Burthem for the visitors and Jeeves for Darlaston both sent 25 yard efforts over the bar.
Both keepers made a couple of comfortable saves a s the half time whistle grew ever closer.

A piece of luck gave the visitors the lead on 40 minutes. Connor Spiers speculative 18 yard effort taking a wicked deflection looping over keeper Tom Carter to put the visitors ahead.

If Runcorn edged the first half then it was the home side which edged the second half. the game was very competitive but still plenty of quality on show. Both sides were giving their all for their club in an enthralling encounter.

The equaliser came on 58 minutes. A back pass by Runcorn skipper Liam Kennington failed to find its intended target. the ever alert Ollie Jeeves pounced on the loose ball to muscle out his marker before slotting beyond keeper Will Ebrell from the edge of the box.

Burthem and Spiers both hit efforts over the bar but in the final 20 minutes but it was Darlaston who could've won the game.

A first time 25 yard strike from Lewis Worsey rattled the cross bar, minutes later Jeeves was set up by put in by Ethan Muckley, the striker hitting the side netting from 12 yards.

Overall a draw was probably a a fair result.

Runcorn demonstrated why they are in a play off place with ambitions of taking the title, strong and physical in every department , playing good quality football, not a weakness in their team.

Once again Darlaston showed their improved form, showing tremendous character and work rate with plenty of quality thrown in for good measure. the spirit and will to win evident throughout as they left the pitch to a rousing reception.

With three draws in their last three games against top six sides, the improvement continues.

This Wednesday 11 November Darlaston are again at home with another tough fixture against local rivals Sporting Khalsa,