WITTON Albion fell to a disappointing 2-0 home defeat to Whitby Town in their campaign opener.
The visitors merited their Northern Premier League top-flight victory, netting twice in a second half in which they also hit the woodwork three times.
Action from Saturday's home defeat against Whitby Town. All pictures by Karl Brooks Photography
In contrast, Carl Macauley's men struggled to create goal-scoring chances.
That said, Will Jones came closest to breaking the deadlock in a tight first half.
His 37th-minute shot was stopped by low-diving visiting keeper Shane Bland, who was also equal to a header from Billy Smart four minutes into the second period.
It was all Whitby after that.
Dangerous dead-ball specialist Mackenzie Heaney was rewarded when Seasiders' skipper Danny Rowe headed home from his 57th-minute corner.
A Marcus Giles effort hit an upright and then Witton keeper Chris Renshaw managed to push Jacob Hazel's shot onto a post.
Three minutes from time the three points were settled when Jamie Cobain fired in a low shot in quick response to Bradley Fewster's fierce attempt rebounding off the crossbar.
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