In what was at times a lively encounter, Tony Ennion's side returned from Cheadle Town's Park Road ground last night (21 July) with a credible 1-1 scoreline in what was their first game of the pre-season.

The North West Counties Division One side were the dominant outfit in the opening 45 minutes and went ahead courtesy of a deflected own goal.

There was a reversal of fortunes as Witton had more control in the second period and a well worked and equally well taken goal by Joe Benali made sure that the his side didn't return home empty handed.