TOM Ferris scored twice to inspire Wallingford to an impressive 4-1 victory at Eastcote on the opening day of the season.

Captain Henry Ryde and Tom Shannon also netted in the MBBO Regional Division 1 fixture.

Wallingford’s ladies side lost 3-2 at Newbury & Thatcham.

Having trailed 3-0 in the Trysports Three Counties League Premier 1 clash, Jemima Dashwood and Louise Conlon scored as the visitors fought back.

OTHER RESULTS

Men: Abingdon 3rd 2, Wallingford 5th 3.

Ladies: Wallingford 2nd 2 (S Lye, C Oosterveld), Newbury & Thatcham 2nd 1; Reading Rebels 3, Wallingford 3rd 1 (A Lissenden); Wallingford 4th 1 (C Tyler), Sonning Veterans 0.