Heavy overnight rain caused two Crewe Regional Sunday League games to be postponed and two others had to change venue.
In the Premier Division, the Faddiley pitch was again waterlogged, so the game against Willaston White Star was moved to the King George Vth playing field.
Nantwich Town came from behind to earn a point away at Scarborough Athletic.
In a game affected by strong winds in North Yorkshire, the Dabbers showed mental toughness to secure a deserved draw and stay in the hunt for the play-offs.
Nantwich Town have signed Ethon Varian from Stoke City on a month’s work experience loan.
The Irish forward has appeared for the Staffordshire outfit in the U18 Premier League this season and has been on the scoresheet for the Potters’ youth side.
Crewe & Nantwich RUFC 1sts returned to winning in what was a “much-needed performance”, according to head coach John Farr.
The 1sts won 33-17 against Walsall and eased their relegation worries after a mixed run of results.
Nantwich Town coasted to a 7-0 victory over lower league Cammell Laird in the Cheshire Senior Cup.
And the victory was marked by a first ever senior goal for the club by Callum Parker.
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.
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