LIMAVADY United’s step up to the second tier ended in a 3-0 defeat at home to Playr-Fit Championship promotion hopefuls Ards.
Zach Barr gave the visitors a first half lead after Eamon Scannell’s 35-yard lob came back off the crossbar.
Aidan Steele and Ross Hunter wrapped up the scoring.
Ballinamallard United are the very early pacesetters following a four-goal defeat of Ballyclare Comrades at Ferney Park.
All the goals came after the break through Alex Holder, Darragh Byrne, Callum Moorehead and Daniel Barker.
Newington also went down 3-0, against Annagh at Inver Park - Ryan Swan, Lee Upton and a Nathan Kerr penalty, after Jack Evans had been brought down in the area, did the damage.
Aaron Prendergast - on loan from Glenavon - scored to steer Dundela to a 1-0 win over Newry City at Wilgar Park.
Armagh City and Institute drew 2-2 in an exciting encounter at Holm Park.