The Kavala region's football clubs experienced contrasting fortunes in their first matches of the new Third National Category season. A.O.K. managed an away victory in a tight contest against Koutsos in Xanthi, prevailing 1-0 under the management of Zoran Stoinovic. Meanwhile, Orpheas earned a point through a 2-2 draw in their debut fixture. M.A. Orfanou, however, fell to a 1-0 loss in their opening encounter. Overall, the results offered a balanced start for the local representatives competing at this level.