CARTMEL hammered in six goals to celebrate the opening of the new season, but they did not have it all their own way as opponents Bolton-le-Sands hit three.

Star for Cartmel in this free-scoring clash on Wednesday evening was Dean Richards who found the net four times.

Storey's 5-1 victory over Ingleton and a 3-1 win for Marsh United over Burton Thistle posted notice that both sides will again be forces to reckon with at the top end of the North Lancashire League Premier Division.

Results

Premier Division: Bolton-le-Sands 3, Cartmel 6; Kirkby Lonsdale 1, Power Station 1; Marsh Utd 3, Burton Thistle 1; Millhead 0, Caton Utd 5; Squires 2, Phoenix Celtic 1; Storey's 5, Ingleton 1.

Division One: Allithwaite Rangers 2, Grange 1; City Contracts 1, CCM Dynamos 4.

Division Two: Bentham 1, Torrisholme 5; Freehold 4, Ridge Utd 1; Hala 2, Holme Ath 1; Westgate Wanderers 9, Boys Club Res 0.