Hallmark Security League Division One: Sandbach United 2 Silsden 0

SIX of the eight promoted teams are in the top eight and Silsden fell victims to another one of the newcomers in Sandbach United.

However, the Cobbydalers could have been ahead via Chris Wademan after 30 seconds but instead found themselves behind in the fourth minute to Josh Lane, who stole the ball off Josh McNulty.

United spurned a chance to make it 2-0 early in the second half when Oumar Mballo opted to pass instead of shoot.

Below-par Silsden had Danny Forrest and James Gill booked, partly because they became frustrated at their team's ability to keep the ball, but Forrest had two headers cleared off the line and they were pushing for an equaliser when Lane took advantage of them pressing upfield to hit a winning volley.