The Crewe Regional Sunday League sprung back into life with lots of goals following four weeks of enforced absence.
In the Premier Division, The Raven went down 4-5 to The Lions, who were just 0-1 ahead at half time.
Robson Osman (2), Curtis Rogers and Sam Moreton scored for the Raven.
Russell Schofield bagged four for The Lions, including a penalty, and Danny May also converted from the penalty spot.
Betley played very well against NHB and were 4-0 ahead after just 18 minutes.
They ran out 8-0 winners thanks to a hat-trick from Jamie Baker, two goals from Keiron Duckers and further strikes from Chris Robaszak, Simon Roberts and Steve Johnson.
The Faddiley v Crewe Athletic fixture was switched to the Cumberland arena as the Faddiley pitch was waterlogged.
A Jordan Amson goal appeared to have won the game for Crewe Athletic, but Richard Ford netted a last-minute equaliser for Faddiley.
In Division One, Audlem were outplayed in the opening stages by Talbot who opened the scoring with a looping header by Dan Jones after 18 minutes and led 2-3 at half time.
However, after a stirring second half come back, Audlem won 5-3.
Veterans Paul Bowker and Andrew Betteley were both on target, along with Seb Burrow, Ben Walker and Tom Capewell.
Dan Jones scored a second goal for Talbot, along with Harry Maclennan.
Broadhurst FC dropped their first points of the season when they were held to a 3-3 draw by Sydney Arms.
Brad West (2) and Tom Hassall scored for the league leaders, with Rhys Potter (2) and Joe Benson on target for Sydney Arms.
In the Nantwich derby, AFC Talbot had to play for 85 minutes with 10 men after an early sending off.
A long distance strike from Andy Stubbs looked to have won the game for Nantwich Pirates.
But a late goal from Jamie Collina gave AFC Talbot a 1-1 draw, and maintained their unbeaten record in the league.
Princes Feathers beat Cuddington SC thanks to goals from Mark Robson (2), Dan Larkin and Dean Richards.
Sandbach Town and Winnington SC had an entertaining match with both sides being ahead at different times, but Winnington prevailed in a 5-6 win.
Tony Fidzewicz (2), Matt Timms, Gary Cardno and Adam Miles scored for Sandbach, with Jack Duffy (2), Liam Millington, Joel Hind and Jake Bailey netting for the visitors.
White Horse were second best to C & N Utd. for much of the game and trailed 0-3 thanks to goals from Chris Worstencroft, Mark Green and Alex Riley.
Two late goals from Nick Gregory gave White Horse some hope of a draw but the visitors held on to win 2-3.
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