6 SEPT - CBC PREMIER – No Jubilee for Earl, Hackenthorpe begin life at the top with a win, but Sixers hit Loca - Jubilee Rangers got off to the best possible start with a home 2-1 victory over last season's double winners Royal Earl. The game started cagey both teams looking for openings but finding them hard to come by, the only notable chance came for the Earl, but Jubilee keeper James gamble made an instinctive fingertip save to push behind.

After the break the game kicked into life when Jubilee came out fast and when Brendan Reid-Flanagan came alive from a deflection, he cut inside on his left foot to slot the opener home. Jubilee attacked relentlessly and with Royal Earl on the ropes, only their keeper with a string of great saves kept them in it. His efforts paid off when an acrobatic overhead kick by Scott Ruthen saw Earl go level, but Jubilee found another gear and Will Osgathorpe took aim from 30 yards out to fire a dipping shot into the top corner to give Jubilee a deserved victory.

The three promoted clubs were all playing their first ever games in the top flight, but only Hackenthorpe celebrated a win, a home 3-1 victory over Eckington MW. Both teams started the game well with chances at both ends, but it was Hackenthorpe who took the lead in the 25th min with a counter attack off Eckingtons corner, finishing with a Harrison Case cross turned home by Xavier D’Andrade. Eckington then levelled the game just before half-time when Aiden Horspool slotted home into an empty net after Pat Stothard had rounded the keeper.

Hackenthorpe came out strongly in the second half and regained control of the game. Harrison Case put them back in front, drilling the ball into the bottom corner after a great assist from Travis Vintin. They then clinched victory when Aston Thompson rose highest to head home from another excellent corner delivery by Travis Vintin. 

The second newcomer to the CBC Premier, Mosborough Reds, suffered a 3–1 defeat to last season’s runners-up, Stannington Village, in a game that was effectively decided in the first half. Stannington came out strongly and took control early on, racing into a 3–0 lead before half-time. Mikey Vella opened the scoring with a cool finish when one on one and Jay Glover made it 2-0 with a free kick from 25 yards out. Village made it three when they were awarded a penalty and although Jay Glovers spot kick was saved he tucked away the rebound.

Mosborough came out with a much-improved performance in the second half and battled hard to get back into the game. They created opportunities and refused to give up, but Stannington managed the game well and held on to their three-goal advantage. Reds never gave up and finally got some reward when Alex Sorsby turned home a set-piece with virtually the last kick of the game.

The third promoted side, Loca FC, really struggled, losing 6-1 at a Wadsley Bridge Sixers inspired by a Danny Junior hat-trick. Sixers went in front on 6 mins when a long throw from Brad Howe was side footed in by Junior and then on 14 mins Junior doubled the lead with his second. Sixers soon made it three before half time with a Chris Belshaw strike.

Loca started the second half better and deservedly pulled a goal back on 54 mins when Logan Liggins put a smart ball across the 6 yard box for Jenson Walsh to tap in on his debut. With Aaron Statham, Brad Howe and Luke Allison standing firm, Sixers weathered the pressure and Junior made it 4-1 by completing his hat-trick. A minute later Belshaw grabbed his second, before Elliott Wilkes made it 6-1 to end a game well refereed by Pete Henger

Wickersley CC continued their pre-season form with a good 4-1 home win over Boynton Sports. Wickersley started fast and got a deserved goal early through Fraser Hartley. They stayed on the front foot throughout the half penning Boynton in. James Hardemen finished a very good move to double the lead and then after a few good saves from the Boynton keeper, Liam O'Brian made it three.

Boynton had created a few chance of their own before the break and after strong team talk during the interval Boynton held their own in the second half, and with 15 mins remaining Alistair Holland found the net. Boynton went all out to get another, but as gaps opened up, it was Wickersley that completed the scoring with a Jacob Pearson strike with the last kick of the game.

6 SEPT - DIVISION 1 – Southey and Wisewood get off to winning starts – After relegation last season, Southey Social quickly showed their determination for a quick return to the top flight with a good 4-1 win at a Queens Head making its debut in the League. Southey starred well and got the breakthrough after when Danny Booth converted from the spot on his debut after a handball in the area. They doubled their lead when a slick move was fired home at the back post by Roan Heeley. Just before the break, Queens pulled one back when they were awarded a penalty and Dec Spalding scored from the spot.

The second half saw Queens come out on the front foot, but Southey defended well and when they broke Jack Dickens raced into the box only to be brought down, allowing Booth to score his second penalty. Southey were now on top and completed the scoring when Jack Whyers went round the keeper before his shot was deflected in for his first Southey goal.

AFC Wisewood also won when a late Corey Pick goal gave them a 2-1 victory at newly merged Woodman Cotts. Will Gommersall gave Wisewood the lead, but Chis Salt's bullet header from a corner made it 1-1 at half time. Both teams had chances in the second half, but it was Wisewood that took the points when Pick grabbed the winner with 15 minutes to go.

The day’s other game saw The Sportsman and Crookes provide a real six goal thriller before sharing the points. Sportsman took the lead through Dan Beech after his initial free kick had hit the wall, but Crookes equalised when Alfie Broughton rounded goalkeeper and passed into an empty net. Sam Read finished off a well worked move to put Sportsman back in front, but Crookes equalised again before the break when Ben Emsley headed home.

The second half saw Oliver Parfitt put Sportsman in front a third time with a solo effort and Josh Booth had an effort ruled out for offside. Crookes didn’t give up though and grabbed the equaliser a third time when Broughton poked home his second of the game.