Hyde United went top of the table after an impressive 4-1 victory over Stockton Town, the first ever meeting between the two sides.

Hyde opened the scoring on 13 minutes, Harry Ditchfield’s long throw wasn’t dealt with by the Stockton defence, and Drew Baker found the final touch to head home.

The lead was doubled on 41 minutes via a quick counter attack, captain Jack Redshaw was played in behind by Harry Bunn, and he calmly slotted into the bottom corner.

The home side found the net once again on 58 minutes. Jordan Scanlon made a great run down the right, made his way into the box and found the top corner with an impressive finish.

Hyde had further opportunities to extend their lead but didn’t take them and Stockton were handed a way back into the game. Arjun Purewal was gifted a free header from a corner to pull on back in the 78th minute.

Stockton’s hopes for a late comeback faded as they wasted possession of the ball. Connor Heath sealed the win for Hyde in the 94th minute on the counter attack. He found his way into the box and powerfully finished past Harker.

The points were shared on the opening day a first half goal from Jack Redshaw for Hyde was cancelled out by Dylan Edwards in the second half for Mickleover.

Mickleover keeper Yusuf Mersin was called into action twice in the 11^th minute, firstly to deny Redshaw from 3 yards and then to keep out a 25 yard volley from Ayo Quadri that was destined for the top corner.

Redshaw put Hyde ahead in the 21^st minute. He had a shot blocked on the edge of the box, but it fell back into his path after Weston failed to clear and he volleyed into the bottom corner.

The visitors lost their composure after the goal as they struggled to get hold of the ball, with three players receiving yellow cards for late fouls. Their best chance came in the 42^nd minute as Will Atkinson was free in the box but dragged his shot wide.

Mickleover equalised in the 67^th minute. Edwards was brought down on just inside the box and a penalty was awarded. Edwards stepped up and the penalty was saved by Hyde keeper Callum Hiddleston but the rebound was tapped home to save Edward’s blushes.

Both sides had chances to win towards the end of the game and in the dying moments Stuart Beavon rounded Hiddleston and only had to tap home to take all three points home for Mickleover, but he tried once again and Hiddleston managed to come back to save.