Two of the top sides from last season batted hard at Victoria Road, with Dagenham emerging 2-1 winners over Barrow. The Daggers took little time to get their next potential promotion campaign under way. Morgan Ferrier was felled in the box and Corey Whitely made no mistake from the penalty spot.Michael Cheek doubled the advantage before the midway point of the first half with a decisive finish. The away side however responded with determination after the break. Paul Cox's visitors imparted late pressure with an 86th-minute goal. Alex-Ray Harvey found the onrushing Dan Jones with a delectable lofted pass, and the defender reduced the arrears with a deft lob. Barrow had half-chances to equalise, but Dagenham held on.