Toolstation NCEL Premier Division
In-form Athersley striker Kai Hancock goes close in the 1-0 defeat at Albion Sports. Picture: thesaturdayboy.co.uk
Arron Heywood’s first half goal guided Albion Sports past Athersley Rec at Throstle Nest.
It got Albion off to a fantastic start in their league campaign, a week on from their disappointing Emirates FA Cup exit to Harrogate Railway.
Ryan Cooper scored in Pickering Town’s solitary goal victory at Staveley Miners Welfare.
In the League Cup, Ash Dexter and Chris Spinks grabbed braces as Hall Road Rangers won 4-1 at Eccleshill United.