Man of the Match Dan Downes capped a memorable debut for the Men's 1s as his instinctive goal set the team on the way to a 3-1 win over local rivals Disbury Northern Men's 2s.

Pouncing on to a misplaced pass in the Didsbury defence, Downes calmly slotted home to open the scoring.

Didsbury levelled before the break but a second goal in as many games for Brad Bates and a Mike Tonge strike sealed all three points.

Rob Skelley and Aaron Kelly brought the Men's 2s back from behind to win 2-1 over the University of Salford with Skelley collecting the Man of the Match Award.

The win opens the Greens' account for the season as they target a promotion charge.

There was late drama for the Ladies' 1s as Halle Sadri's last minute lob ensured a share of the spoils in a 3-3 draw with Timperley Ladies' 2s.

The Greens were 3-1 down with less than ten minutes to go, Danielle Harvey sparked a thrilling fightback through a penalty corner before Sadri's last-gasp show.

The tireless Gemma Booth picked up the Players' Player award with Stacey Bell picking up yet another goal to add to her healthy tally.

Finally, the Ladies' 2s maintained their unbeaten record to go top with a 3-3 draw against University of Manchester Ladies' 3s.

Players' Player Faye Wilson was joined on the scoresheet by a Lisa Jordan double to share the points.