Melksham Town, who received an FA Vase bye after their exploits last

season, were in fruitless Screwfix Direct League action.

Robbie Lardner's team were narrowly beaten 1-0 by reigning Premier Division champions Bideford.

Lardner's spoiling tactics had worked a treat and Melksham looked set to end Bideford's 100 per cent start to the season.

But a late lapse in concentration allowed Robert Gough to head the hosts' winner just six minutes from time.