Mansfield, Post-Covid 3x League champions, launch their campaign with a statement 5-0 win at Grantham, despite being outrated on the top two boards. Nomads 1, who last appeared in Division 1 in 2005, narrowly lose at West Bridgford 1. In Division 2 Beeston 1 and R&B 1 fight out a 2-2 draw, of 4 decisive games. In D3 wins for Gambit 3 over Gambit 5 and a not so youthful West Notts 2 over R&B 2. In D4 wins for Nomads 3 v West Notts 3, and Ashfield 3 v Ashfield 4. In D5 a very good draw for Gambit 7 against higher-rated Central 2. You can view all match details on LMS.
