The Vale of Glamorgan AFL returned with a bang, as 64 goals were scored at the weekend across the three divisions.

A lot has changed during the close season. Some clubs have folded, new clubs have come in and most notably the Premier Division has been streamlined to seven teams that will now play each other three times during the season.

AFC Rhoose got off to a flyer in what could have been a tricky opener away at the Bear Field, but an impressive 5-2 victory against Cowbridge Town marked a positive start to the campaign. Meanwhile, Barry Athletic edged out St Athan 1-0 in hotly costed game, and Penarth Town secured an opening day three points as they downed Island Marine 2-0.

In Division One, two of the newly promoted sides faced off, with Barry Saints coming out on top against Cadoxton Imps 4-2. Cogan Coronation and Cardiff Airport played out an entertaining 3-3 draw while SP Billy put six past Cadoxton Athletic in a 6-3 victory.

Relegated sides Tynewydd and Cwm Talwg, with Tynewydd running out 4-1 victors over the side formerly known as Masons Moving Group. Finally, Sully Sports defeated Penarth Town B 4-2.

In Division Two, AFC Rhoose B got off to a dream start to their campaign with a massive 9-0 demolition of St Athan B. Llantwit Major, returning to the Vale league after a stint in the Welsh League's reserve division, nicked a 3-2 victory over league newcomers BRT Dynamos. Fellow new boys Vale Madrid also tasted defeat on their debut, as Cadoxton Barry defeated them 3-1. BV made an impressive start as they thumped Glenbrook 5-0 and finally Island Marine B edged out Barry Albion 3-2.

Next week sees another full league program with Barry Belgrade making their Premier Division bow at home, while Sully Sports take on SP Billy in Division One in an intriguing fixture.