By Alan Gee
STAFFORD RGS 0
ASHTON UTD 1
JOHN PRITCHARD’S fine first-half free-kick proved the difference between the sides as much-fancied Ashton United kicked off their season with a win.
Pritchard stepped up to curl a perfect shot past Stafford keeper Lewis King to put the visitors in front on 13 minutes.
Dan Burns capped a frustrating afternoon for Rangers as he was sent off late on, leaving Ashton to hold on for the points comfortably.
United had cause for concern in the very first minute when goalkeeper Gregory Hartley fell at the feet of Joe Cuff and had to undergo five minutes ...