A hard fought effort won Grant Joshua his first three points as Rugby Town at a much-fancied Wellingborough Town.

A first half goal by Caine Elliott put Valley ahead at the break with fellow midfielder Callum Griffin finishing things off deep into stoppage time.

Joshua named an unchanged starting XI to the one that he felt deserved more on the opening day at home to Carlton Town.

In the game of very few clear cut chances Elliott got the brea-kthrough just after the half-hour mark, latching onto Marcus Bald's long ball forwards before slotting through the legs of the onrushing Brandon Ganley in the Wellingborough goal.

The hosts were not able to test Bald in the Rugby goal with former Valley striker Trey Charles seeing a 25-yard free-kick fly well over the bar.

The points were sealed five minutes into stoppage time when substitute Joe Palmer had done well in the penalty area before seeing his shot hit the post along the goal-line for a grateful Griffin to bundle home for his first goal in Valley blue.

Full report to follow.

Valley Line-up: Bald; Tye, Kabeya, Thomas, Hanson; Sahota (West 61'), Elliott, Griffin; Taylor (McNeil 78'), Nee (Sanderson-Ellis 83'), Mardenborough (Palmer 83'). Subs not used: Reid.