RUDHEATH Social returned from Premier Division champions Linotype with maximum points on Saturday to make it back-to-back wins since the new Cheshire League season started.

Sam Didsbury’s cross crept into the net midway through the first half to put the visitors in front, a lead they protected for the game’s remainder.

Rudheath, now with Steve Capper and Andy Whitney in charge, had begun the campaign by beating Styal in midweek.

In League One, Middlewich Town shared six goals with Daten at Seddon Street.

Joe O’Sullivan’s spot kick had been saved before the Witches went ahead when Michael Evans lobbed the goalkeeper after Callum Priestley had flicked on a long ball.

Daten drew level when Leon Goulden swept in a loose ball, only for James Dean to restore the hosts’ advantage after he cut inside from a wide position.

Sam O’Sullivan diverted a cross past his own custodian to make it 2-2, then Goulden latched onto a lofted pass to put the visitors in front for the first time.

Evans had a goal ruled out, then kept cool to convert from the spot after Priestley had been fouled a second time.

Depleted Cuddington lost 4-2 at newcomers Halebank in League Two, where Jack Glimond and Nathan Harwood scored the visitors’ goals.

Relegated Lostock fared better, winning 2-0 at Litherland reserves in the same section.

Late goals from substitute James Welsh and Billy Whitehouse settled the outcome.

In Reserve League Two, Middlewich could not hold on to a lead given to them by Mark O’Sullivan in a 2-1 reverse at Denton.

Jordan Tomlinson and substitute Jordan McCann were on target to secure maximum points for the hosts.

Cuddington’s second string lost 5-1 at home to Rylands, Perry Bircumshaw netting a consolation effort.