Coventry Sphinx started their 2009 pre-season campaign with a 7-0 victory at Lichfield City.
In a hastily arranged fixture, Danny McSheffrey's side were ahead after fifteen minutes through Callum Woodward.
Kyle Rhodes made it 2-0 in the 23rd minute before Jamie McAteer added a third on the half hour mark.
Striker Luke Hopkins scored in the 36th and 59th minutes before Paul Green hit the sixth with fifteen minutes remaining.
In the 85th minute, Aaron Donaldson netted the seventh and final goal to compliment an excellent opening fixture.