Tough start for the first team as they ran out 4-2 losers in their opening game.

An early goal from Declan King gave Westhoughton a good start after Burscough had good chances to begin. Unfortunately we failed to capitalise and Burscough scored from a set piece, and then again just before half time.

After coming out and starting well in the second half we failed to test Burscough’s goalkeeper enough and consequently fell further behind to another set piece. After some good spells in possession and testing Burscough’s defence a few more times we were caught again with lapse defending from yet another corner.

Andrew Hampson added a consolation goal from a free kick one minute from time.