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Shrewsbury start in style

Shrewsbury Up & Comers kicked off their Shropshire County Minor League campaign in style by netting a magnificent seven.

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Two goals each from Dan Nutter and Sam Parry plus single strikes from Kieran Bates, Olly Lee and Matt Davies fired Shrewsbury to a 7-0 Blue League win at Nova United.

Lawley Lightmoor won 2-0 at Market Drayton Tigers with Numaan Haider and Leighton Wilkins on target.

Albrighton and Bridgnorth Town Colts shared the points following a 2-2 draw.

Bradley Burrows netted twice for Albrighton with Matthew Oakley and Jordan Smallman netting for the visitors.

Oswestry Boys got off to a fine start in the Red League with a 4-0 away win at Shrewsbury Juniors.

A hat-trick from Louis Morris and a goal from Aaron Davies gave manager Rich Adams a great start to the season.

Wellington Amateurs top the league on goals scored after they beat Nova Rangers 5-1.

Doubles from Luke Hester and Michael Smith and a strike from Ryan Morris secured a fine opening day win. Nathan Brown replied for Rangers.

Wrockwardine Wood beat Weston Rhyn 3-0 thanks to goals from Owen Hamblett, Jordan Hyde and Daniel James.

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