Colyton have made an encouraging start to the new season in the Devon and Exeter League Premier division.

They kicked off with am impressive 3-1 victory over neighbours Lyme Regis with their goals coming from man-of-the-match Billy Knox, William Sydenham and Charlie Bye.

This was followed by a closely fought 3-2 defeat against division leaders Crediton United 2nds, Both Colyton goals came from Callum Somers.

On Saturday, Colyton secured second place in the table with a 6-1 victory over Ottery St Mary 2nds. On target for the Tanners were Callum Somers (2), Jake Collier, Keiron Quigley, Charlie Bye and Matthew Hancock.

Colyton 2nds started the season with a 4-0 defeat at home to Uplyme 1sts in Division Four.

In their second game the Reserves lost 4-2 to Sidmouth 3rds with Kian Bedwell and Archie Know getting their goals.

Their first win of the season came on Saturday, a 6-1 victory over Cheriton Fitzpaine 1sts. Kian Bedwell (2), Archie Close, Corbin Cox and Matthew Young were the goalscorer.