Holcombe Ladies secured three points as they overcame Bowdon 2-0 as the Investec Women’s Hockey League Premier Division began on Saturday.

Sofia Alvarez Perez gave the hosts the lead in the 27th minute when she scored from open play.

Emma Trunks then doubled the lead for Holcombe, scoring from a penalty corner in the 68th minute to ensure the points went the way of the hosts.

Clifton Robinsons secured an away victory on the opening day of the season with a 1-0 victory at Canterbury.

The only goal of the game came in the 32nd minute when Claire Thomas finished from a penalty corner, and Clifton held out for the remainder of the game to secure all three points.

Results –  Investec Women’s Hockey League Premier Division: Beeston 2, Univ of Birmingham 2; Buckingham 2, East Grinstead 1; Canterbury 0, Clifton Robinsons 1; Holcombe 2, Bowdon 0; Slough 0, Surbiton 4.