Ashton didn't look to have lost their end of season form as they got their pre season campaign off to a satisfactory start with a 4 vs 2 victory over last seasons division winners Waverley FC.

First half goals from Phil Armistead and a well struck free kick from Ben Grimshaw gave Ashton a well deserved 2-1 lead at half time.

A mass change at half time gave the second half the inevitable pre season feel but that didn't mean Ashton were unable to continue to create numerous goal scoring chances.
A stunning strike from Tom Bonnick from 20 yards and another for Ben Grimshaw all but wrapped up the victory for the Ribblers.

Waverley did get another goal back but they were unable get back into the game further as the were coming up against a defence which over the past few months has gone from strength to strength.

Ashton's next pre season fixture is on Sunday vs fellow division 3 team Albrighton FC.