Winners and losers from the opening day of South West Peninsula League

The South West Peninsula League is back underway for the new season and there were some intriguing results from the opening weekend.

There was a heavyweight clash to kick things off on Friday evening, as Newton Abbot Spurs hosted Okehampton Argyle at the Rec. In a clash between two sides expected to challenge for honours, Newton Spurs took the points in a 2-0 win, thanks to goals from Coby White and Brad Crocombe.

Torrington travelled to Axminster Town for a clash between two sides who struggled last term, and it was the North Devon side who dominated, winning 4-0 with goals from Callum Deemer, Adam Copp, Max Peach and Ben Musselwhite.

Stoke Gabriel & Torbay Police were also big winners, taking apart Cullompton Rangers with an impressive 6-1 triumph. Former Brixham duo Reece Somers (2) and Kieran Parkin were on target for Stoke, along with Ben Aldous (2) and Saul Vanes.

A solitary strike from Ollie Aplin was enough to give Bovey Tracey a scruffy win at Bishops Lydeard, while a late Jake Chesworth header gave Ilfracombe Town a 1-0 win over Teignmouth.

Torridgeside succumbed to a 3-1 home loss to league newcomers Ilminster Town and there was a 1-1 draw between Bridport and Crediton United. Holsworthy, the one Devon side competing in the West division, drew 1-1 at home to Launceston.