DEVIZES opened their Verde Recreo Hockey League Conference North campaign with a fine 4-2 success at Clifton Robinson B on Saturday

Missing head coach Steve Holloway for the trip, The Wiltshire visitors fell two goals behind in the first half, but the second period was a different story.

Kofi Pegden poked home after a goalmouth scramble to reduce arrears before youngster Alex Carter rattled in a maiden first-team hat-trick in 15 minutes to totally turn things around.

Chippenham slipped up in their season opener, going down 4-3 at home to Swansea A..

Chippenham's A side paid the price for a poor first half as they lost 6-1 to Bridgwater in Central One.

Trailing by six goals at the break, Will Pritchett notched a consolation strike in the second half.

Dave Mantle scored twice in Chippenham B's 2-2 draw with Corsham in East Central One, while Devizes A slipped to a 3-0 defeat to Royal Wootton Bassett A.

In East Central Two, Tom McKendrick's hat-trick helped Chippenham C to an 8-3 success against Corsham A.

Clyde Pangilinan added a double, as did Jonty Richards, while Richard Borman also netted.

Chippenham D slipped up 5-4 at home to Swindon B, despite two goals from Sean Lane and strikes from Ryan Bolton and Julian Hurford.