Welton let a valuable two points slip away at social Park as they surrendered a two goal lead that was given to them by goals from Scott Coupland and Billy Munro to draw 2-2 with neighbours Scothern.
Work commitments ruled out Jason Tinkler and he was replaced by Mark Curtis and Weltons only other change came in goal where Phil McGann was replaced by Carl Stubbs.
Welton turned in a decent first half performance and had it not been for Stephen (Stick) Holman, Welton could have gone in at half time with more than just the one goal that came from Scott Coupland following a superb set up by Billy Muinro.
HALF TIME: Welton S&SC 1-0 Scothern
Not for the first time this season Welton started the second half poorly after looking to be in complete control at the end of the first half.
Welton doubled their lead against the run of play when Coupland returned the favour slipping in Billy Munro to dink over the advancing Holman to give Welton a two goal cushion.
Scothern again had Holman to thank for producing a string of fine saves before slack marking at the back for Welton allowed Andy Addlington to pull a goal back for the visitors.
Both keepers took centre stage with the impressive Stubbs producing a couple of fine saves for Welton ably assisted by a sensational goal line clearance by Sam Allmond on one occasion.
Holman again thwarted Welton when he produced an unbelievable save from a Matt O Halloran free kick that look destined for the top corner.
Welton were made to rue their missed chances though and more sloppy defending cost them two points as Joe Snookes handled in the area giving Adlington the chance to level from the penalty spot.
Stubbs guessed the right way and got good contact on the ball but it squirmed past him to give Scothern a point.
Final Score Welton S&SC 2-2 Scothern United