Davidson double gives Boston win

A goal in each half from Danny Davidson saw Boston United win 2-1 at FC United of Manchester in front of 2,482 fans in the Unibond Premier Division.

Davidson scored with an overhead kick after 36 minutes before tapping home Marc Newsham's pass in the 53rd minute after a swift counter-attack.

Pilgrims keeper Tom Evans produced a string of saves before Adam Tong pulled a goal back 10 minutes from time.

Evans then denied Tong an equaliser with a point-blank save in added time.

Boston joint-manager Paul Hurst told BBC Radio Lincolnshire: "It was a typical opening-day game with a lot of attacking play, a bit disjointed from both sides at times.

"But three points is what we came here for and we're delighted to take them home with us."

Goalscorer Davidson said: "It was a bit nervous at the end, they were throwing everything at us but it's a dream start.

"FC United will be up there at the end of the season so to come here and get two goals is great for me and to get three points is great for the team."

In the Unibond First Division South Grantham Town came from a goal down at Market Drayton Town to open their season with a 5-1 victory.

Gio Carchedi and Adam Jones were on target in the first half for the Gingerbreads with Ben Saunders, Rob Norris and Billy Stubbs scoring in a five-minute spell after the break.

A goal 10 minutes from time saw Lincoln United lose 1-0 to Chasetown at Ashby Avenue while Stamford drew 0-0 at Sheffield FC and Spalding United crashed to a 6-1 home defeat by Witton Albion, with Craig Gordon scoring for the Tulips.

Non-league results for Saturday, 15 August:

Unibond Premier Division

FC United of Manchester 1-2 Boston United

Unibond First Division South

Market Drayton Town 1-5 Grantham Town

Lincoln United 0-1 Chasetown

Sheffield FC 0-0 Stamford

Spalding United 1-6 Witton Albion

FA Cup Extra Preliminary Round

Gedling Miners Welfare 1-1 Blackstones

Teversal 1-1 Bourne Town

Deeping Rangers 1-1 Friar Lane & Epworth