The Fitchburg Red Raiders soccer team (Fitchburg, MA), was tipped 2-1 in Thursday's non-league match with the visiting Ayer Shirley Panthers (Ayer, MA)

With the triumph, Ayer Shirley moves its record to 1-1 on the campaign. The Panthers travel to Clinton (Clinton, MA) to meet the Gaels in a non-league match on Thursday, September 19. The Gaels come into the match with a record of 2-1.

The Red Raiders now sport a 0-1 record. They take the field next when they host Clinton for a non-league match on Tuesday, September 17. Fitchburg will meet a Gaels team coming off a 3-0 non-league loss to Assabet Valley RVT (Marlborough, MA). The Gaels record now stands at 2-1.