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Joe Lumsden in action for Stocksbridge during the 3-1 defeat at Market Drayton. Picture: Ian Revitt
Stocksbridge Park Steels were unable to kick their Division One South campaign off with a win as they were beaten 3-1 at Market Drayton Town.
The Steels dominated the first half, but could not score. Market then rattled three goals home before Joe Lumsden struck late on for Stocksbridge.
In Division One North, Ossett Town lost 2-0 at Prescot Cables.
Bamber Bridge made national headlines because of their journey home. Many will remember that for a while, but few will recall their goal-less draw at Scarborough Athletic.
Goole AFC lost 3-1 to a strong Ramsbottom United side. Sam Robinson got Goole’s goal in the later stages.
Despite taking the lead from a Tyler Williams five minutes into the new Premier Division season, Frickley Athletic lost 3-1 at home to Ashton United.