PREMIER Division champions Thorverton got the league start they wanted as they beat newly-promoted Seaton Town 3-2 on Saturday.

Joint managers Wayne Radford and Ian Harris were delighted with the win, with Darren Osmond scoring twice and Simon Gregory once.

Willand Rovers reserves made a blistering start, beating Exmouth Amateurs 3-0. Barry Stansford had the first goal before Andrews and skipper Rob Buxton struck to put Rovers out of sight.

Cullompton Rangers' bid to regain Premier status got off to a good start as they beat Honiton Town 3-1 in Division One.

Jamie Cottrell scored twice and manager Matthew Scott came off the bench to get the third.

Morchard Bishop drew 0-0 against Witheridge reserves. Witheridge were pleased with a point as they were without a manager after Mark Vellacott stepped down last week. Darryl Hancock and Nigel Raybould have taken over in the meantime.

Westexe Rovers beat Colyton 2-1 in their Division Two clash, which was an excellent start for manager Matt Davey.

Uplowman Athletic and Culm United drew their derby opener 2-2. Oran Trump and an own goal provided the Uplowman strikes, while Bradley Newberry and Billy Ware scored for Culm.

Sandford manager Dean Pidgeon was one of the scorers in their 2-1 win against Crescent in Division Three after coming from behind to rescue the game. Nigel Harris got the winner after Pidgeon struck the equaliser.

Bampton were beaten 1-0 by Offwell Rangers.

Division Four side Kentisbeare beat Lapford 2-0, Kai Smith scoring both.

Bickleigh reserves grabbed a 1-1 draw against Crediton United reserves. Hemyock drew 0-0 at Newtown.

Newton St Cyres came from 3-1 down at half-time to beat Colaton Raleigh 6-4. Thorverton reserves lost 1-0 at Seaton.

Sampford Peverell came from two goals down to beat Woodbury 3-2 in their Division Five opener. Woodbury were two up inside 15 minutes, but a Paul Hawkins brace and a Steve Hayfield penalty turned it around. Sampford's keeper also saved a penalty.

Cullompton thirds won 2-0 against Broadclyst reserves thanks to goals from James Smith and Chris Foreman.

Westexe reserves were twice behind against Lord's XI but recovered to take a 2-2 draw.

Culm reserves won their Division Six derby meeting with Uplowman 1-0, with Graham Bowles scoring the only goal.

Cheriton Fitzpaine drew 2-2 with Chagford reserves thanks to goals from Kevin Payne and Chris Acton. Bampton suffered an opening day nightmare, losing 5-2 to Clyst Valley and it was even worse for Silverton, who were flattened 6-0 by Awliscombe.

Amory Park Rangers beat Amory Argyle 4-2 in Division Seven. Rangers' Tom Williams struck a hat-trick and manager Luke Veale got the other goal.

Argyle struck a couple of consolation goals through Scott Butler and Julian Sim.

Bow AAC reserves beat Fivestar Security 3-1 despite having a man sent off. Jamie Jackman, a Brian Leach penalty and Will Hawkins shared the Bow goals.

Bradninch lost 3-1 at North Tawton reserves. Chris Hawkins was the Bradninch scorer.

Newton St Cyres lost 5-1 at Hemyock, Alex Baird netted four goals and Mark Symons getting their other.

Mid Devon teams struggled in Division Eight. Lapford were battered 5-0 by Lympstone, Cheriton Fitzpaine were crushed 6-1 at Topsham Town, while Morchard Bishop lost 3-1 at Tipton St John.