Premier Division

AFC Kempston Rovers  0    Wellingborough Town 2004  3

Saturday, 11 August 2007

This proved a baptism of fire for the promoted Walnut Boys as their new look squad faced up to one of the title favourites.

Luke Pritchard gave the Doughboys the lead after 18 minutes after a good run and pass from Mike Sneddon, and they sealed their  opening day success with two further goals in the second half.

Jon Mitchell scored Wellingborough's second goal after 69 minutes after Ainge powered through a series of tackles, with new signing Richard Thompson opening his Doughboys goal account five minutes from time, controlling and finishing well after Alfie Taylor and Mitchell combined on the right.

Kempston: Kevin Higby, Jimmy Dilnutt, Ashley Yeomans, Tom Francis, Mark Pledger, Paul Obuch (Deep Banghard), James Cooper (Tom Damon), Lewis Hook, Ryan Jenner, Surinder Raj (Ciaran Alexander), Ross Course.

Wellingborough: John Hughes, Tim Wooding, James Lister, Matt Green (Mark Hewitt), Luke Dowling, Rob Gould, Luke Pritchard (Alfie Taylor), Jed Ainge (Scott Goodwin), Richard Thompson, Jon Mitchell, Mick Sneddon.