
THE EMIRATES FA CUP PRELIMINARY ROUND
SUNDAY 23rd AUGUST 2026 3.00pm KICK OFF
NORTHWICH VICTORIA v BOOTLE FC
Following Vics' victory over Beverley Town , Vics are playing Bootle FC on Sunday 23rd in the next round of the Emirates FA Cup. Bootle are in the Northern Premier League West, one level above Vics and they ve had a great start to this season. They top the table at this early stage of the season with a 100% record of three wins out of three. These have been victories over Witton Albion and Newcastle Town , both by 4 goals to two , whilst the other victory was over our Landlords Runcorn Linnets where they won 2-0. Striker Ben Hodkinson has scored 4 goals in those 3 games.
Vics will be full of confidence after their excellent 4-0 away victory over Winsford United on Tuesday and are yet to concede a goal during their 6 matches so far this season. so let s get down to The Apec and cheer the lads on.
Wear your Pena Colada shirts with pride.
Tickets are pay at the gate, CASH or CARD
Ticket prices are as below :
Standard : £10.00
Concessions : £7.00 ( Seniors and students)
12-16 year olds : £2.00
5-12 year olds : £1.00
Under 5s : FOC with a paying adult
If you have the exact change available, that is always helpful .
As this is a Cup match, season tickets are not valid for this match
There is a large free car park at the ground and there is a fully licensed clubhouse along with a tea bar inside the ground selling both hot and cold foods.
GROUND ADDRESS :
RUNCORN LINNETS FC
The Apec Taxis Stadium
Stockham Lane
Murdishaw, RUNCORN
WA7 6GJ
DIRECTIONS :
From Northwich, follow the one way system signposted Runcorn A533 out past the Victoria Infirmary , through Winnington, turning left still on the A533 at Winnington Swing Bridge. Follow the A533 through Barnton and Little Leigh. At the Bartington traffic lights, continue straight across
for another 3.5 miles before taking the 1st exit at the roundabout still on the A533. Follow the road round for 0.4 miles and take the 2nd exit onto Murdishaw Avenue. The entrance to the ground is situated on the right immediately after the Queen of Hearts Pub.