CLITHEROE kicked off their league campaign with a 1-0 win at NPL West new boys Shifnal Town.
Jake Carroll’s late free kick settled matters for the Blues who bounced back from their disappointing FA Cup defeat against Runcorn Linnets the previous week.
Sean McConville’s side are back in action this evening when they entertain Trafford in their first home league game of the season.
In NWCL Premier Division, Padiham are the only side with a 100 per cent record thanks to Joel Brownhill’s later winner at Stockport Town.
The hosts led at the break thanks to a goal from Ethan Padden. Matthew Makinson made it 1-1 10 minutes after the restart before Brownhill netted the winner four minutes remaining.
Barnoldswick Town’s wait for a win is over following an impressive 3-1 win at Litherland REMYCA.
Lewis Farmer gave Barlick a fifth minute lead but the hosts were on level terms when Alex Tucker equalised five minutes later.
The early goals continued when Gareth Hill restored the visitors lead in the 14th minute before added a second in first half stoppage time.
In First Division North, Darwen slipped to their first defeat of the season, losing 2-1 at Squires Gate.
Saad Mekkaoui-Abouzaid but the hosts 1-0 up in the 12th minute before Ryan Talbot levelled just before the hour mark.
But Dean Ing’s goal 20 minutes from time proved to be the winner.
n Fixtures - tonight - NPL West: Clitheroe v Trafford.
NWCL Premier Division: Abbey Hey v Ramsbottom United, Barnoldswick Town v Chadderton, Padiham v Euxton Villa.
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