MUCH-changed Winnington Park men's team drew 1-1 at newly promoted Lymm in the season's opener.

New captain Paul Stackhouse's team were constantly stretched in the first half and conceded a scrappy goal.

A fresh approach led to a number of chances being created.

Goalkeeper Andy Palin saved a penalty before one was converted well by Pete Evans.

Harlie Stokes starred at the back but Paul Lancaster was man of the match for his workrate in midfield.

The seconds defeated Chester fourths 3-1 after coming from behind.

Fabian Hickson grabbed the equaliser and Mark Leigh made it 2-1 from a short corner before the break.

It was from a number of short corners in the second half that Mark Leigh, the captain, smashed home the killer.

Man of the match was Josh Williams on his debut.

Park's thirds defeated their fourths 2-1, with the winners' man of the match Tom Ravenscroft scoring the decisive goal.

John Crouchley netted the first while Nathan Gee, star man for the fourths with his relentless running, pulled a goal back with a deflected shot.

Park's women overcame a slow start against Triton to win 8-0.

Kaz Morgan bagged four of the goals, with others coming from Jaz Barlow and Vicky Curran.

A young seconds won 1-0 at Triton with the last play of the game. From a penalty corner taken by Eileen Miller, a touch from Izzy Warrener set up Emma Turley for the winning strike.