WITTON Albion recorded a first victory of pre-season when they ran out 3-1 winners against AFC Liverpool at Wincham Park.

Carl Macauley’s men led their guests, from the North West Counties League top-flight, at the interval thanks to a goal from an unsigned player.

Michael Wilson doubled the home team’s lead with a deft header from a free kick before Will Jones added a third goal with time running out when he struck powerfully.

Steve Milne converted a late penalty for the Reds.

Barnton also tasted success for the first time this summer when they edged a hard-fought encounter with Foley Meir, opponents that were promoted to the Staffordshire County Senior League’s Premier Division at the end of last season.

James McShane and Jason McShane netted for the Villagers in a 2-0 win.

1874 Northwich endured an afternoon to forget as they conceded four first-half goals to higher-ranked Mossley.

The Lilywhites did not look back from the moment Elliot Harrison fired them in front before midfielder Jack Tuohy added a brace to a header from captain Tom Dean to settle the outcome early.

On Friday, Northwich Victoria played out a goalless stalemate with Middlewich Town at Seddon Street.

The Witches also acted as hosts to a ruthless Runcorn Linnets less than 24 hours later, losing 9-1 in front of a near 300-strong crowd.

Freddie Potter put the visitors in front before new recruit Mitch Bryant doubled their lead.

Town halved their arrears only for Stuart Wellstead to punish a goalkeeping error before the break.

The visitors scored six times in the second half, during which Potter completed his hat-trick and Wellstead doubled his personal tally for the afternoon.

Antony Hickey chipped in too.

Lostock Gralam continued their preparations with a narrow 2-1 win against Winsford Over 3, while Rudheath Social kicked off their friendly programme with a 5-3 success at Winnington Avenue 1994.

Nathan Harwood was on target twice for Cuddington in a 6-3 win against South Garston, from the Liverpool County Premier League.

Max Chaplin replied for the hosts at Norley Road after they had fallen behind before a brace from the captain helped them to assume control.

Lewis Barlow, Steven Hughes and Adam Bettley netted too.