Matlock Town 4 Lancaster City 0 match gallery
Matlock strolled to victory to record their biggest ever opening day NPL win with Jamie Jackson the architect, creating the opening three goals before deservedly bagging the Gladiators fourth.
It was a dream start for Dave Hoole’s men who put a toothless City outfit to the sword but they will also reflect that much sterner tests will be on the horizon.
Match photographer Jez Tighe captured these images.