WITTON Albion fell victim to the specialists of away draws, Hanley Town, on Tuesday night.
Albion came from a goal behind to lead 2-1 until the 67th-minute mark in the Northern Premier League West affair.
Their noses were in front thanks to the goals from James Hooper (33mins) and Max Harrop (61mins).
Harrop’s goal was his first since New Year’s Day’s 4-0 dressing down of Runcorn Linnets.
But six minutes later Henry Bererton, who had only stepped off the bench moments earlier, bagged an equaliser that earned his relegation-threatened side a share of the spoils.
For Hanley, who are 20 points from safety and sat second from bottom, this was their eighth away draw of the season – the most by any club in the division.
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The point that was earned leaves Albion 13th on the ladder ahead of hosting third-from-bottom Wythenshawe on Saturday.
In Saturday’s other fixtures, 1874 will visit Whitchurch Alport in the Midland League Premier Division.
Northwich Victoria, who are in the same division and were scheduled to host Wolverhampton Casuals last night, Wednesday, after Northwich Guardian went to press, entertain OJM Black Country.
Resurgent Barnton will welcome Ashville to Townfield in the North West Counties League First Division South.
Their NWCFL neighbours and rivals Winsford United face Shawbury United at Barton Stadium tomorrow, Friday.
