Non League

On the back of another memorable FA Cup journey, Marine turn their attention back to the league as the Mariners welcome City of Liverpool to Rossett Park.

Two goals from Merseyside striker Paul Mullin broke the hearts of Marine as they were knocked out the FA Cup by Wrexham. "Overall they were the better side but we had enough chances in the game to cause them problems," Marine manager Neil Young told Merseysportlive.

AFC Knowsley have unveiled new £1.2 million facilities with both the 1st team and under 21s winning their first games at the Lord Derby Pavilion. It marks the end of a bumpy road for Knowsley after work started in September 2018.

A Skelmersdale United academy player has allegedly been racially abused during a youth team fixture. The incident comes two weeks after Skelmersdale’s Head of Academy Darren Wildman was charged by Liverpool County FA for removing players from the pitch after claiming one was allegedly subjected to homophobic abuse.

Bootle FC will be looking to continue their good form when they face Colne on Saturday. They are coming off a comfortable 3-0 win over Prescot Cables with goals from Matty Hamilton, Tom Peterson and Michael Carberry.

The draw for the First Round of the 150th Emirates FA Cup has been made with the chance of two Merseyside teams competing at this stage of the competition.

Marine manager Neil Young was full of praise for his side as they prepare for their FA Cup replay with National League Wrexham tomorrow (October 19). The winners will progress to the FA Cup 1st Round proper, with a trip to League Two Harrogate Town on the horizon.

Marine were just minutes from another FA Cup upset against "Hollywood" National league side Wrexham. In front of a bumper 1,941 supporters at The Marine Travel Arena, The Mariners had to settle for a draw with the Welsh side who grabbed a dramatic late leveller in their fourth qualifying round clash.

Bootle FC earned a fine 3-0 victory against Merseyside rivals Prescot Cables today in the North West Counties League First Division North. Bootle came into the game coming off a couple of impressive wins, including a 5-0 win over 1874 Northwich and penalty shootout victory over Trafford in the FA Trophy.

EXCLUSIVE As the players of City of Liverpool FC and Colne made their way back to the dressing rooms, they walk across a narrow grass walkway. The tight platform leads them directly from the pitch to the changing rooms, and has fans from both clubs leaning over the rails - literally touching distance of the players.