The opening round of the Shimmin Wilson Manx Bowl finished all square at Poulsom Park as Castletown and Douglas B fought out a 19-19 draw.
Ed Alderson was on the mark for Town with a try and the remainder of their points came courtesy of the boot of Sam Peel as he kicked a conversion and four penalties.
Douglas hit back with tries from Andy Corris and Jon Hill, plus three penalties from Mark Shortland.
FC Isle of Man seeking league boost against Longridge Town
Ravens currently on three-match losing run in NWCFL Premier Division
Hockey: Mixed cup semi-finals take centre stage
Shot at silverware in a few weeks' time up for grabs
Football: Wayne Brown appointed IoM Women's Team Manager
He succeeds Wayne Lisy who stood down in August
Rugby: Douglas to renew old rivalries at Manchester
Both Vagabonds sides also on the road this weekend
