By Steve Dyke

Epsom and Ewell started the new Combined Counties Premier Division season with wins over Alton Town (1-0) and on Saturday and Westfield (2-1) on Tuesday night.

The performance at Alton was a dominant one and deserved more than the 1-0 scoreline would suggest.

The goal came from a smart shot from centre half Anthony Panayi from the edge of the box after a corner fell to him in the 51st minute .

Manager Lyndon Buckwell was delighted with the performance with his only regret being more goals were not added to make the game more comfortable.

The theme of scoring centre halves continued on Tuesday night with Alex McKay getting both goals in the 2-1 home win against newly promoted Westfield.

The Salts go to Mole Valley SCR (Saturday) and Camberley (Tuesday) before the extrta preliminary FA Cup tie at Whyteleafe on August 17.