Socialist Republic Football Alliance 2017 - 18 Season: Curtain Raiser (Matchday #1, part 1)

Championship

Liverpool St Helens  1   Northwich Victoria  3

The now traditional curtain-raiser to the new league season produced a fine contest between the reigning Champions and, on this particular occasion, the Cup holders with, as has also become a tradition, the former falling to an opening defeat, Northwich looking most impressive in victory over their hosts.
How important might those hard-fought and well-earned three points prove come the season's conclusion next mid-May?

In other news, it has been announced that the Football Alliance will promote the name of 'Worthington E' - "The People's Beer" - for this 2017 - 18 season.