In the highly anticipated kickoff to the Rubery Thursday 6 a side Football league, the teams stepped onto the pitch, marking the start of the season with a display of stellar performances and unforgettable match moments in both the Premier League and Division 1 categories with the new rules in place
In the Premier League division, Willian Her Mouth started the season with a bang, overpowering Chasers81120 FC with a scoreline of 5-1
A hat trick from last season's top scorer Joe Close, and a double from captain Guy Schwarm capped off a great start for the promoted side
Most Valuable Player Joe Close (Willian)
Sinister Six convincingly dismantled Inter Kings Norton, with a 7-1 victory. Harvey and Cashmore both scored 3, with another great start for one of the promoted sides
Most Valuable Player Connor Cashmore (Sinister Six)
However, the most notable match of the evening was between SakaPotatoes and Mr Woottons U16s, where the U16s managed to secure a 4-2 triumph. The star of this division was undoubtedly Luke Forrest of Mr Woottons U16s who emerged as the top scorer, netting an impressive total of 3 goals in the first match of the season.
Last season's champions Mr Woottons, also picked up their trophy and a win against last season's runners up Saka puts them in a good place to start the campaign
Most Valuable Player Luke Forest (Mr Woottons)
In Division 1, Pathetic Athletic fell short against Athletico Northfield, finishing the match at 1-3, helped by a double from Morris
Most Valuable Player Charlie Norris (Athletico Northfield)
The second match saw Nordic FC succumbing to a heavy 0-6 defeat at the hands of Delph And Safety. Deph in their 2nd game seem to have found their rhythm with a vareity of the team on the scoresheet
Most Valuable Player Ryan Makuza (Delph and Safety)
The highlight of the division was the exhilarating fixture between Misfits FC and DEPORTiVO FC, where DEPORTiVO FC made a statement with an emphatic 12-0 win. Unsurprisingly, Kristen Mckoy of DEPORTiVO FC stole the limelight as the top scorer in Division 1, finishing the match with an extraordinary 4 goals.
Most Valuable Player Kristen McCoy (Deportivo)
As the season unfolds, we look forward to more thrilling matches, exceptional performances, and memorable moments that will surely keep us on the edge of our seats. It's a promising start to what looks like an exciting season of the Rubery Thursday 6 a side Football league.