A strong side representing Premier League Burnley won 5-2 at the Tameside Stadium against Vanarama National League North club Curzon Ashton on Friday night.

Goals from the front trio of Sam Vokes, who struck twice, Nahki Wells and Jon Walters were added to by a header from defender Ben Mee.

Connor Hughes and Tyrell McKenzie replied for The Nash.

Curzon`s new league rivals Altrincham, returning following a one-season stay in the Evo-Stik Northern Premier League, went down 3-0 at Moss Lane to SkyBet League Two side Crewe Alexandra.

The Railwaymen`s goals came from Perry Ng, Jordan Bowery and Ryan Wintle before the 20-minute mark.

Another National League North newcomer, relegated Chester FC, ran out comfortable 4-0 winners at JD Welsh Premier side Llandudno.

Chester had to wait until the second half to break the deadlock and goals from Nathan Brown, Alex Downes, Cain Noble and a trialist secured a win for the Blues.

Leamington, also of the National League North, shared a 2-2 home draw with Championship side West Bromwich Albion`s under-23s.

The Brakes came back from two-down to draw, thanks to goals in the 56^th and 62^nd minutes from new signing Matt Stenson – the first from the penalty spot.

National League South returnees Braintree Town were undone by early and late goals at Cressing Road against League Two Cambridge United.

A goal after 7 minutes from Jabo Ibehre and on 84 minutes by Tom Knowles sealed the U`s win.

Billericay Town, who came up with Braintree at the end of last season, had an excellent 3-1 win at the Gallagher Stadium against National League outfit Maidstone United.

New signing Adam Coombes took just 12 minutes to open his account for Billericay and Dean Inman on 66 minutes and Moses Emmanuel on 83 minutes made it 3-0 before Andre Coker replied for the Stones a minute later.

Billericay`s new league rivals Weston-super-Mare enjoyed a 7-1 romp at home to Evo-Stik Southern League Premier Division South side Frome Town.

It was 6-1 at the break

Jamie Lucas with two, Jarrad Welch and four goals from trialists for the Seagulls, Dan Cottle for Frome.

Neil Warnock`s West Country tour with his Premier League newcomers Cardiff City continued with a 1-1 draw at Plainmoor against National League South side Torquay United.

Ruairi Keating earned the Gulls a draw against a strong Cardiff squad, who had led through a first half goal from new signing Josh Murphy.

Southern League Division One South side Wimborne Town retained the Gerry Page Trophy after beating Sydenhams Football League (Wessex) Premier outfit Christchurch 4-0.

Second half goals from Luke Burbidge, Rhys Owen, Aiden Sheppard and Robinson Okumu sealed the Magpies` victory.

There was better news for Christchurch`s league rivals Horndean, who surprised Bostik League Premier side Bognor Regis Town by beating them 3-0 at Nyewood Lane.

Connor Duffin bagged a brace and Zach Glasspool the other.

It finished goalless at the Avenue Stadium between Southern Premier Division South side Dorchester Town and a team from League One Plymouth Argyle.

An own goal and one from Tom Thurlborn earned Thurlow Nunn League side Ely City a 2-0 win at the Ellgia Recycling Stadium against United Counties Leaguers Wisbech Town.

A second half goal from Tony Martin gave Bostik North side Aveley victory at Southern Counties East League Erith Town.

Northern Premier League East side Frickley Athletic were edged out 3-2 by an XI from Championship outfit Sheffield United.

Jacob Hazel and a Gavin Allott penalty were the Blues` replies.