Football

City of Liverpool were beaten 1-0 by Colne in the second round of qualifying for the Buildbase FA Trophy at Rivacre Park. In a fiercely competed tie, goalkeeper Theo Roberts had a moment to forget when Reece Webb-Foster fired low in the eighth minute, the ball slipping through the keepers grasp for the only goal of the match.

Goals from Josh Hawkes and Peter Clarke were enough to see Tranmere Rovers past the sturdy challenge of Colchester United at Prenton Park. Football under the lights didn’t disappoint for home supporters. They were treated to a fine performance from Micky Mellon’s men.

Top-flight football is on pause for the next week, with the international break rolling around once again. The fortnight between fixtures is usually a big grievance for fans but this weekend, there's plenty of football to watch on Merseyside!

Everton signed a number of players on a free transfer this summer - but none have had the impact Andros Townsend has. And since his arrival, the former Crystal Palace star is fast becoming a hero, to the surprise of many.

Southport earned their place in the final round of qualifiers for the FA Cup with a replay victory against Spennymoor FC. They will now look to a massive home tie against high-flying Altrincham Town.

George, Louis and Tom speak to Craig Hannan from The Anfield Wrap about Liverpool’s squad depth, as well as the Reds' chances this season. Listening to "MSL Podcast - How far can Liverpool go this year?" at https://www.buzzsprout.com/1859027/9307076-msl-podcast-how-far-can-liverpool-go-this-year

Up to five Liverpool and Everton players could be exempt from old quarantine rules under new government advice if they are vaccinated. On Friday the new rules were unveiled to clubs to a mixed response.

Everton fans will be concerned as first team injuries begin to mount and may be asking which academy youngsters can make the huge step up. In the 1-1 draw at Manchester United, four of Everton’s nine substitutes were academy players.

Marine face Atherton Collieries in their FA Cup Third Qualifying Round replay after a goalless first tie at the Skuna Stadium. Marine, hoping to continue their FA Cup love affair after last season's heroics, struggled to create chances with the best opportunity coming in the last minute through Tranmere Rovers loanee, Kyle Hayde.

A Skelmersdale United youth coach has been charged by the County FA for leading his players off the pitch amid allegations of homophobic abuse. Darren Wildman, Head of Academy at Skelmersdale, was charged with breaching an improper conduct charge and FA Rule E3 had been broken.