Stamford 1-3 Ilkeston Town: Daniels undone by Billy brace

THIS was not the start Stamford we’re looking for as they were beaten by a dogged Ilkeston side which at time...

Runcorn Linnets 2-0 Widnes: Debutant scores with as Linnets claim win

A CROWD of 704 saw the Halton derby go the Linnets’ way.

Lancaster City 0-1 Whitby Town: Marcus gives City the Blues

AN early goal was enough to give Whitby a flying start to their campaign.

Daventry Town 2-2 Chasetown: Langston stunner secures a share of the spoils

The visitors had more of the possession in the second half, but didn’t really trouble the Town goal until Jack Langston...

Nantwich Town 3-2 Stalybridge Celtic: Centurion Sean cooks up a storm for Dabbers

SEAN COOKE’S 100th goal for Nantwich Town helped them to a hard-fought win over Stalybridge Celtic at the Optimum Pay Stadium.

Spalding United 2-1 Loughborough Dynamo: Floyd cooks up a late winner for the Tulips

SCOTT Floyd powered in a late winner to end a plucky display by Dynamo.

Radcliffe 1-2 Grantham Town: Palmer drama as Town strike late

GRANTHAM TOWN sneaked a victory away at Radcliffe, with the Boro conceding a 94th-minute goal to give Carlton Palmer’s Gingerbreads the...

Sporting Khalsa 4-3 Yaxley: Sporting start life in step four on a high after seven-goal thriller

SPORTING Khalsa edged a seven-goal thriller as they made a winning start to life at Step 4.

Guiseley 2-4 AFC Fylde: Nick’s spot on as Lions roar

The visitors started well and took the lead after ten minutes, Luke Burke delivered a cross to the back post and...

Stafford Rangers 3-1 Morpeth Town: Joel’s joy as Rangers rally to late win

TWO late goals secured the points for Stafford Rangers against Morpeth Town in a fiery encounter.

City of Liverpool 0-0 Ramsbottom United: Season starts with stalemate on Merseyside

AN enthralling game somehow finished goalless at the VanEupen Arena.

Hebburn Town 0-1 Frickley Athletic: Frecklington penalty takes away Hornets buzz on step four debut

LEE Frecklington’s penalty midway through the second half meant The Blues secured three points on the opening day.

Warrington Rylands 2-0 Leek Town: Rylands take maximum points on step four debut

TWO second-half goals ensured Warrington Rylands took maximum points from their inaugural NPL West game beating Leek Town at Gorsey Lane.

Marske United 2-0 Cleethorpes Town: Seasiders seal three points

MARSKE United started the season with a win after a closely-fought game against Cleethorpes Town.

Kendal Town 0-0 Glossop North End: Deadlock remains in place

KENDAL and Glossop battled out an lively draw at Parkside Road.

Blyth Spartans 2-0 Alfreton Town: O’Donnell double delights Spartans

All 11 home starters were new signings, seven of them returnees, with former loanee JJ O’Donnell the Spartans match winner.

South Shields 2-1 Gateshead: Shields take derby glory

South Shields ended Gateshead’s six-game winning run in pre-season after a pulsating derby in front of a four-figure crowd.

Northern Premier League preview: Over half the league is in contention

South Shields have been installed as the early favourites to claim the title and the completion of their transition to a...

Aaron O’Connor gets a homecoming with Basford United

The 37-year-old, most recently at Tamworth, has joined Steve Chettle’s Pitching In NPL Premier side.

South Shields confirm departure of Wouter Verstraaten

After completing a master’s degree in finance management, he will now return to his native Netherlands to take the next step...

South Shields 2-3 Marske United: Dicicco ends Mariners march

Twice Shields came from behind only to be undone by McKenzie Dicicco’s 88th minute winner.

Stafford Rangers 2-0 Aston Villa U23s: Villa youngsters beaten by impressive Rangers

STAFFORD Rangers continued their pre-season preparations with an impressive victory over Aston Villa under-23s – after making a flying start.

Workington 1-2 Lancaster City: Reds undone by old boys

Niall Cowperthwaite headed in a free-kick from Sam Bailey after 34 minutes and 12 minutes from time Rob Wilson scored the...

Double swoop for upbeat Gainsborough Trinity

Minkley, 20, is a former Derby County Under-23s centre-back while midfielder Hornshaw, 21, featured for Football League Two side Scunthorpe United...

Reid and Jones the right fit for Sutton Coldfield boss Neil Tooth

Striker Reid has arrived at the NPL Midlands club from Sporting Khalsa, while defender Jones has joined the Royals from AFC...