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In the Premier League, Steve's Specials set the tone for the season with an impressive 4-0 victory over Big Hs 7s. Showing their dominance from the start, Steve's Specials exhibited a stellar display which signals a strong season ahead. Meanwhile, S.I.N. narrowly edged out MITS United in a heated 3-2 clash that had spectators on the edge of their seats until the final whistle.
Elsewhere in the division, A Dad And His Boys made an emphatic statement with a 7-3 dismantling of F.C Sparkathorn. In the final Premier League match of the week, MITS Athletic found their stride, outpacing Shoebury Unathletic with a convincing 4-1 scoreline.
In Division 1, Shark Island Nightmares fell to the Mellow Yellows in a 2-0 shutout. However, the most thrilling match of the night was between BigHs 2nd and A Dad And His Sons, with BigHs 2nd emerging victorious in a 10-goal thriller ending 7-3. Rounding out the Division 1 matches, Sparkalona claimed a hard-fought 4-2 win against Shoebury Very Unathletic. 
As the inaugural week of the season concludes, the players to watch in the top scorer's ranks from the Premier League are those from A Dad And His Boys and Steve's Specials, while in Division 1, the standout performers came from BigHs 2nd and Sparkalona, with players from these teams showing exceptional goal-scoring prowess. 
With plenty of football still to be played, we await with bated breath for the drama, tension, and passion that Week 2 will undoubtedly bring.