L2: Grimsby win on return

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Grimsby made a winning return to The Sky Bet EFL as they beat Morecambe 2-0 on the opening day of the Sky Bet League Two season.

The Mariners, promoted from non-league football for the first time since 2010 in May, finished the game with 10-men after Josh Gowling was sent off with 19 minutes left.

But an early lead through Kayden Jackson’s sixth-minute strike and a second from Ben Davies’ free-kick in the 63rd minute proved enough to begin with three points.

Fellow promoted side Cheltenham secured an opening-day point thanks to Billy Waters’ 76th-minute effort in a 1-1 draw at home to Leyton Orient, who had gone ahead via Gavin Massey’s third-minute goal.

Doncaster, who were relegated from League One last season, were beaten 3-2 in a thrilling encounter at Accrington. John Marquis’ penalty was saved early on for the Dons and then they went behind through Romuald Boco’s goal, but they swiftly levelled through Tommy Rowe.

Matty Pearson …

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