by NORTHWICH Victoria and Winsford United were eliminated from the Cheshire Senior Cup by opponents from higher leagues on Tuesday night.
Vics were beaten 1-0 at home by Northern Premier League West side Nantwich Town.
Harry Bower’s first goal for the Dabbers, a strike from a corner in the 14th minute, settled the tie at the Apec Taxis Stadium in Runcorn.
Midland League Premier Division leaders Vics had five changes to their starting line-up, with Josh Langley – who made his debut for the Trickies in Saturday’s 1-0 win at Hanley Town – lining up against those teammates as he made his first appearance for his parent club since signing from Witton Albion last week.
Former Crewe Alexandra and Plymouth Argyle midfielder George Cooper hit the post in the eighth minute in his first appearance for Nantwich.
Meanwhile, Winsford lost 3-2 at home to another NPL West side, Runcorn Linnets.
The Blues fell behind twice but goals from Ollie McDonough (21 minutes) and Matty Birchall (65 minutes) always brought Linnets back.
But Adam Rooney scored the winner for Runcorn in the 68th minute, firing the rebound into the goal after a fine save from Jacob Kirwan.
Barnton climbed to third place in the North West Counties Football League First Division South thanks to Tuesday night’s 1-0 win at Alsager.
A penalty from James Sigworth in the 20th minute made the difference between the teams.
The game dates on Saturday:
Northern Premier League West: Sporting Khalsa vs Witton Albion.
Midland League Premier Division: Abbey Hulton United v Northwich Victoria, 1874 Northwich v Dudley Town, Winsford United v Brocton.
North West Counties Football League Division One South: Market Drayton Town v Barnton.
