Ford Sports hit the ground running !

Ford Sports got away to a flyer in their defence of the Mission Fashion Premier One title after beating last seasons third placed side, White Hart RL, 3‑1. Neil Mather opened his account with a brace; Ian Thompson scored the other while Stuart Dawe replied for White Hart. Drayton and Haunchwood Sports shared the points in a six‑goal thriller in a tale of two hat tricks. Pete Benn, for Drayton and Zak Fotheringham, for Haunchwood start as they mean to go on. Collycroft Goose will hope to better last seasons fourth place and started well with a 4‑3 win over Bulkington White Lion. Mark Stanley, Stuart Pagett Lewis Seymour and Duncan at found the net for Collycroft, Rich Kay and two Darren Whitmore goals made up the Bulkington reply. Terry Jonas and Rudi Gazeley both found the net for Fir Tree as the opened up with a 2‑1 win over newly promoted Nuneaton Prince. Rocky Pratt scored for the Prince.

Action from  Ford Sports v White Hart RL

In Deslandes Premier Two the local Bedworth derby between newly promoted Bedworth Travellers and Trent FC went the way of Trent,  Adarn Newall helped Trent to all three points, with a hat trick, Ben Mountford scoring the other. Weddington Thistle, promoted last season, opened their Premier Two account with a 3‑1 win over Wentworth Wanderers. Tom Bray, Ashley Morgan and Alex Evans all found the net for Weddington, Craig Munday replied for Wentworth. Bull Athletic kicked off their seasons with a 3‑0 win over Attleboro, Arms.

Kelly's Bar enjoyed themselves in front of goal as they opened up their Caine Financial Services division one campaign with an 11‑1 win over Lancet. Aaron Barrell led the way with three of their goals; Quinton Stephens bagged a couple as did Daniel Moreton after he came on as a sub. Another super sub to add his name to the score sheet was Lee Matthews, before Damian Johnson, Brendan Johnson and Darren Boone finished of the scoring, all scoring from '25 yards'. 

Goal Action - Ford Sports v White Hart RL

Ford Sports Res, promoted two divisions last term justified that in beating Sunnyside Res, 3‑0 in their opening Nuneaton Print division two fixture. Williarn Atkinson scored two of the Ford goals, Mark Aucott adding the other. The Old Swan, who came up with Ford also won their first game as they beet Ridge Lane Res 7‑3. The two Stockingford sides also opened up with victories. Stockingford Sports beat Nags Head 2‑1, while White Lion also won 2‑1 against Windmill. Jason Messenger scored the Windmill goal, but two goals from Darren Longstaff secured the points for White Lion. 

Nuneaton Trophies division three could be a close division this season if the opening round of games is anything to go by. Hill Top Res secured a 3‑0 win over Chapel End Salutation thanks to two goals from Danny Armiger and one from Mark Hessen. Mount Pleasant narrowly beat Weddington Thistle Res 4‑3, while Attleboro Arms Res squeezed passed Arnbleside Res 3‑2. Black Home Sports Res and Yenton Sunday shared the points in a 2‑2 draw. Mark Reading and Tom Rigielski scored the Black Home goals. 

Hartshill Manor top the early table in Heartland Evening News division four thanks to a 4‑0 win over Anker Inn. Baddesley Red Lion are a close second thanks to their 5‑2 win over Royal Oak Bedworth, while Wentworth Wanderers Res beat Attleboro Sports 4‑2. Tim Panter, Adarn Hancox and Jamie Newitt all found the net for Collycroft Cricketers Res in their 3‑0 win over Ford Oak Res. PNW Athletico also enjoyed an opening day success beating Attleboro Mills Res 3‑1. 

Nuneaton Riley’s, who last term finished bottom but one of the Mortgage Advice Agency division five table, now sit at the top after a 10‑2 win over Bedworth Old Black Bank. 

FC Gallery, a new side this season. started with an 8‑0 win over Wentworth Warriors. Both of the Gallery forwards started with a bang, Matthew Watson and Paul McDonald both scored hat tricks. Ryan Porter and Rob McDonald, completed the scoring. Daniel Barsby was on target for Mancetter Athletic in their 1 ‑1 draw with Hayrick, Ben Parker rescued a point for Hayrick with their goal. Dave Castle and Jarnic Baldwin both found the net for Yenton Res as they shared the points in a 2‑2 draw with Chapel End Salutation Res, Kane Leeson and Aaron Penn replied for Chapel End.

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