The match was finely poised at 1-1 when AFC goalkeepr O'Boyle was sent off and this set off a series of niggly moments which then marred an otherwise well played game by both sides.
A subsequent goalmouth fracas involving most of the 21 players still on the pitch saw two more Blackpool players sent off and one Runcorn player and this left the home side with little option but to hang on for a point.
This result leaves AFC Blackpool in 6th place in the NWCFL Premier Division with 7 points from their first 4 games.
Squires Gate FC lost 3-0 away at Congleton, meaning they have just 1 point from 4 games so far this season and are currently 3rd from bottom.
Squires Gate are at home to Silsden on Tuesday 21st August while AFC Blackpool are away at Bacup Borough the following night.
On Saturday 25th August, AFC Blackpool entertain Stockport Sports in the NWCFL Premier Division while Squires Gate are away at Wigan Robin Park.
To find out more about AFC Blackpool, check out their website at: www.afcblackpool.co.uk
You can find out more about the North West Counties Football League at: www.nwcfl.com
