Cliffe made an impressive start to the new division three campaign with a 4-1 win at Stillington in the York Minster Engineering Football League.

Cliffe, who missed out on promotion last season on goal difference, won with goals from Luke Crowther, Ben Rawson, Chris Jackson and Shaun Caukill.

Elvington beat hosts Rufforth 5-0 with Luke Dove scoring twice.

Richard Hunter bagged a hat-trick and Matt Deveraux a brace as Aviva beat Barmby Moor 5-2.

Ben Feathers gave Wheldrake the lead at Civil Service, but the hosts hit back to win 3-1 with goals from Chris Smith, Gareth Innes and Joe Evans.

Danny Rogers marked his F1 Racing debut by putting his new side in front on four minutes, but Osbaldwick rallied to win with goals from Sam Thompson, Chris Wheatley and Aaron Kirby.

A revamped division four saw the introduction of four new clubs to the league.

Of the new boys, only Sporting Knavesmire collected any points as they won 2-1 at fellow newcomers KS Polonia. Michal Giliga scored the hosts’ goal.

Bubwith got their first game off to a flyer at Bishop Wilton by taking the lead, but the home side responded with goals from Darren Woodhead, Dave Fairclough and Tim Aldred and ultimately won 3-2.

Fox endured a miserable debut as they lost 9-0 to LNER Builders.

Sam Hill scored a treble and there were two goals each for James Harris and Steve Innes.

Melbourne registered a win in their first game of the season as they beat visitors Moor Lane 3-2.

The home goals came from Oliver Steels, Matthew Underwood and Ben Thompson.