Crewe Regional Sunday League kicks off after Covid delay

The Crewe Regional Sunday League finally got underway and two of three new teams in the league in action.

In the Premier Division, The Lions (formerly White Lion Ford Lane) went down 0-6 to George and Dragon, whose scorers were Charlie Hatton (3), Robbie Hatton (2) and Joe Duckworth.

NHB had an excellent win 3-6 win at Faddiley with goals from Andy Ward (2), Carl Smith (2), Brian Holland and Frank Farrington.

Derice Richards (2) and Luke Billington scored for Faddiley.

Betley beat Salvador 3-0 with goals from Peter Murphy, John Hancock and Keiron Duckers (pen.), who also missed another penalty kick.

Willaston White Star led Crewe Athletic 1-2 at half-time through goals from Jack Hughes and Azharul Haque.

But the home side fought back to win 3-2 with two goals from Josh Dunne and one from Jordan Amson.

In Division One, AFC Talbot beat local rivals Nantwich Pirates 3-0 with goals from Dave Johnson (2) and Josh Stoneley.

Audlem beat White Horse 4-2 thanks to goals from Jack Welsh, Dan Rooney, Will Cork and veteran marksman Andrew Betteley. Joe Davies and Johnny Parkes netted for the visitors.

C & N Utd played their first game at their new Wistaston base but went down 2-3 to Broadhurst FC.

Mark Green and Tom Hayton scored for the home team with Dan Martin (2) and Brad West netting for Broadhurst FC.

Princes Feathers beat new boys JS Bailey 3-0 with two goals from Peter Hase and one from Jamie Cain.

Talbot beat Sandbach Town 4-2 with goals from Ryan Moss, Dan Jones, Scott Rankine and Mike Hickson. Jamie Knowlson and Constantin Macovei netted for the visitors.

League newcomers Cuddington and Sandiway started well with a 1-2 win at Sydney Arms.

Jordan Coles and James Caudwell scored for the visitors. Carlos Perez scored for Sydney Arms who failed to net a twice taken penalty kick.