Northern Premier League matches end in draws for Runcorn and Lincoln

In the Northern Premier League, Runcorn Linnets and Chasetown played to a 1-1 draw at the APEC Taxis Stadium. Chasetown took an early lead in the sixth minute when Ethan Patterson scored via a backwards header following a cross from Matt Hearsey. Runcorn responded quickly in the tenth minute, with Lewis Buckley scoring from a cross delivered by Elliot Morris.

Lincoln United also secured a 1-1 draw against second-place Morpeth Town at the Sun-hat Villas & Resorts Stadium. Despite early pressure from Morpeth, Lincoln United managed to hold on for the point. The match saw several close chances, including a missed opportunity by Liam Moran for the home side and a near-miss by Harry Gardiner for the visitors.

Both matches featured notable absences due to injury, including Runcorn's Sean Miller and Lincoln United's captain Elliot Dye.