Douglas lost 18-0 away at high flying Orrell in South Lancashire/Cheshire Division Two, despite a positive performance.
They trailed just 7-0 at the break but when they lost Simon Heggs with an ankle injury in the second half, their shape slipped a little and Orrell ran away with the game.
Hockey: New mixed season enters second week
Multiple sides hoping to build on good opening day results
TT 2027 race schedule announced
Senior race moved and one Superstock event axed in revised programme
Rugby: Douglas to host newly-promoted Wilmslow in season opener
Manx side begin latest Regional 2 North West campaign this weekend
Football: Early premier league bottom two to meet this weekend
Several with chance to close down Castletown in Division 2