WITH the youth section not commencing fixtures until September 2 and teams requesting free dates, only five games took place to open the season.

First division champions JASGA PV opened with a very difficult fixture versus Upton FC and had to rely on a follow-up from a saved penalty to secure the points in the 65th minutes, as Adam Walker pounced to slot home the winner in this 1-0 success.

Nelson FC sailed to victory against promoted St Andrews United as they netted four times in the second half to claim the points.

On target were Mike Redgrift with a brace and Callum Morrison and Danny Murphy with singles for a 4-0 outcome.

Queens Liscard opened their account with a 2-0 away defeat of Liver View thanks to a goal apiece from Alex Broadbent and Kenny Simon in a hard-fought encounter.

Second division action saw North Wirral Saints claim the points against new boys Barnston PV with a 78th-minute goal from Sam Platt sealing the points in a feisty opening fixture that ended 1-0.

Three goals saw Trident beat Eastham Rangers 3-1 as John Berry netted a double and Liam Lavery added a single, with Martin Marshall claiming the consolation for Rangers in a battling performance from both teams.