ARDLEY United made a superb start to the Uhlsport Hellenic League season when beating Bishops Cleeve 2-1 at home.

Callum Harvey and Twariq Yusuf netted in the Premier Division fixture as the hosts came back from a goal down.

Antonio Gerrish opened his account for the campaign, but Shrivenham were unable to hold on to their half-time lead as they lost 3-1 at Reading City.

Newly-promoted Easington Sports fell to a 3-0 defeat at home to Longlevens.

In Division 1 East, Didcot Town Dev earned a 3-1 win at Milton United.

George Ashworth and Patrick Buston were on the scoresheet as Thame Rangers drew 2-2 at home to AFC Aldermaston.

Abingdon United lost 2-1 at Risborough Rangers, with Ben Crooks netting for the visitors.

Kevin Davies scored twice as Clanfield 85 began their Division 1 West campaign, with a 3-1 win at home to Stonehouse.

Jack Kennedy also found the back of the net.

OTHER RESULTS

Bluefin Sports Challenge Cup - 1st round: Adderbury Park 5, Thornbury Tn 4.

TOMORROW’S FIXTURES

Premier Div: Ardley Utd v Brackley Tn Saints, Royal Wootton Bassett Tn v Shrivenham, Virginia Water v Easington Spts.

Div 1 East: Kidlington Dev v Marlow Utd, Wallingford Tn v AFC Aldermaston.

Bluefin Sports Challenge Cup – 1st round: Didcot Tn Dev v Aston Clinton.

WEDNESDAY’S FIXTURE

Div 1 East: Thame Rgrs v Chalvey Spts.