Bootle match off after motorway horror smash.

Byline: ANDREW MOFFAT

BOOTLE hit the headlines in the Vodkat League for all the wrong reasons with their game at Maine Road having to be hastily postponed.

Travelling to the game, three cars transporting players and officials of the clubwas involved in a multi vehicle car accident on the M60 between Junctions 10 and 11 which required the motorway to be closed for a period of time. A number of people were taken to local hospitals but thankfully no serious injuries were sustained.

A sixth minute opener from Dennis Sherlock set Runcorn Linnets up for a 3-1 home victory over a revitalised Colne side, Paul Fildes and Jay Edwards also netting in the closing stages.

St Helens Town lost vital ground in the Championship title race when going down 3-0 at leaders Newcastle Town and Ashton Athletic lost by a similar scoreline at Padiham.

Formby have slipped into the relegation zone after suffering their eighth defeat in nine outings that saw Nelson win 2-1, Paul Williams netting for The Squirrels.

Winsford United were beaten 4-1 at New Mills, Josh Hancock striking United's consolation.

Dave Ojapah gave AFC Liverpool the lead at Wigan Robin Park who soon levelled through Steve Williams.

An injury time winner from Martin Bloxham restored The Reds advantage who returned home with the points.

Despite Steve Edwards giving Ashton Town the lead their joy was short lived as Division One leaders Stone Dominoes crushes Town 6-1.