BURNHAM made a disappointing return to the Hellenic Premier Division after a 3-0 defeat to Fairford Town on the opening day of the new season, writes Rob Stevens.

The Blues

won promotion as champions of Division One East last season but could not find a way past the visitors to The Gore on Saturday.

The first half ended goalless but strikes from Ben Lodge, Harvey Scholes and Dan Bailey in the second period ensured all three points went back to Fairford.

Burnham make the short trip to Reading City tonight (Monday, 7.45pm) before turning their attention to the FA Cup and a home tie in the extra preliminary round against Tring Athletic from the Spartan South Midlands League Premier Division this Saturday (3pm).

Windsor got the new campaign under way with a crushing 5-0 defeat at Westfields, who were playing in their inaugural match in the Hellenic League.

Goals from Billy Murphy and Aidan Thomas gave the home team a clear lead heading into the break, before Keanu Cooper, Ben Hayes and Sam Rawlings struck in the second half.

Windsor

make the short journey to Binfield tonight (7.45pm) before a visit to Stag Meadow from Reading City in the extra preliminary round of the FA Cup this Saturday (3pm).

Langley will get the new season under way with a visit to Summerleaze from Woodley United in round one of the Hellenic Challenge Cup on Tuesday (7.45pm).

Their summer preparations concluded with a 4-3 win against Berks County in a friendly match at the Ryeish Sports Hub in Reading on Saturday.

Chalvey Sports finished their pre-season with a 4-2 win in a friendly at Berinsfield on Saturday which included a Matthew Edwards brace plus a goal from Aydn Coomber.

The Stabmonks open their campaign in Division One East with a trip to Thame Rangers on Wednesday (7.45pm), before returning to Arbour Park for the visit of Wallingford Town this Saturday (3pm).

Holyport travel to Long Crendon in round one of the Challenge Cup on Tuesday (7.45pm) and then Chinnor in their Division One East curtain-raiser this Saturday (3pm).