Most Crewe Regional Sunday League teams were involved in second round Presidents’ Cup games this weekend.
In the top game of the day, Crewe Athletic were 2-0 up against White Lion Ford Lane after only six minutes, thanks to goals from Nathan Tickle.
Nantwich Town were unable to stage another late comeback as they fell to a 2-1 defeat away at Mickleover Sports.
It was the Dabbers who struck first early on but were undone by two goals for the hosts.
Nantwich Town have signed forward Aaron Lomas from Crewe Alexandra on dual registration terms.
By Ryan Batty
Nantwich Town left it late as they came away with a deserved New Year’s Day victory away at Witton Albion.
The Dabbers staged a repeat of their Boxing Day win over Stafford Rangers, which also saw two late goals.
Willaston White Star beat Salvador 3-6 in the Crewe Regional Sunday League Premier Division.
A first half hat trick from Pawel Abramowicz was followed by further goals from Lucaz Synowicz (2) and Azharul Haque for Willaston.
Sean Cooke’s dramatic 95th minute winner completed an amazing late comeback for Nantwich Town in their Boxing Day clash with Stafford Rangers.
He seized on to a loose ball during a penalty box scramble and fired into the bottom corner to send the hone fans wild.
Bridge Inn moved to top spot in the Crewe Regional Sunday League Division One after beating Sydney Arms.
In only one of three matches scheduled to play, Bridge triumphed 6-3.
Nantwich Town were held to a 0-0 stalemate at Gainsborough Trinity as striker Callum Saunders saw red in the final minutes.
The Dabbers were marginally the better side in a drab festive affair.
Crewe Athletic shaded the top-of-the-table clash in the Crewe Regional Sunday Premier Division against George and Dragon.
Their 3-2 keeps Crewe Ath in top spot, thanks to two goals from Josh Clarke and one from Josh Dunne.
Nantwich Town fought back well from 0-2 down to earn a point at home to Buxton.
The Dabbers made up for a poor first half display at the Weaver Stadium.
Nantwich Town suffered a frustrating 1-0 defeat away at Morpeth as the Dabbers failed to capitalise and their dominant display.
Ben Harmison’s 77th minute strike in front of just under 400 supporters was enough for the Northumberland side to secure all three points.
Just one game took place in the Crewe Regional Sunday League Premier Division as White Lion beat Salvador 4-2.
Strong winds made playing conditions difficult, but White Lion triumphed despite losing a two-goal lead.
Nantwich Town suffered the away day blues again at Cheshire rivals Warrington Town.
The Dabbers had hoped to gain revenge for their promotion play-off defeat by The Yellows back in May.
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