Marine open 2021/22 campaign with win at Newcastle

Marine, who made it to the third round of the FA Cup of the 2021/21 season to host Tottenham Hotspur, travelled to Newcastle Town and claimed the three league points on offer thanks to goals from Neil Kengni, Alex Doyle and Owen Watkinson.

2020/21 FA Vase winners Warrington Rylands opened their campaign in the NPL West Division with a 2-0 victory at home over Leek Town, with goals from Joe Coveney and Adam Buxton.

City of Liverpool and Ramsbottom United drew 0-0, as well as Kendal Town and Glossop North End.

1874 Northwich claimed a point with a last-minute goal from Ryan Mitchell for a 2-2 result at Clitheroe, while Bradley Carroll's goal helped Workington to a 0-1 win at Kidsgrove Athletic.

Market Drayton Town claimed a 1-0 victory over Prescot Cables, while Mossley defeated Bootle 2-1.

Laurence Smith and Ryan Brooke helped Runcorn Linnets seal a 2-0 victory over Widnes at home, while Trafford and Colne drew 1-1.