GREYFRIARS got off to the perfect start in the Thames Valley Church League with a 7-1 thrashing of YMCA United.

Goals from Max Rayner, Mark Massey, Simin Wheeler, Josh Rees, Steven Downes and a brace from Matthew Bradbook saw James Hern’s side run out convincing winners.

Liam Harris netted a consolation goal for last season’s Colin Lowery Trophy runners-up.

Tilehurst Albion overcame a depleted Norreys side 3-1 thanks to a Luca Albanese header and goals from Joel Penson and Richard Kearsey. Michael Gibbs was on target for Norreys.

Kieran Absolom, Stephen Boyce, Sean Griiftihs and Stuart Stannard scored for Bethel in their 4-2 win against Brookside, Emmanuel Gomez having scored a first-half brace for the beaten side.

Beacon ran out 3-0 winners at Reading Saints, Ollie Chapman scoring in the first half before Andrew Stroud and Barney Chart put the game to bed.