Jack Connor and Miguel Ngwa made their debuts for AFC Rushden and Diamonds on Saturday.
The Northampton Town pair, fresh off signing their first professional contracts at the end of last season, moved to Hayden Road on loan on Friday until the New Year.
Forward Connor played the full 90 minutes and midfielder Ngwa lasted 79 as their loan side drew 0-0 at home to Needham Market on the opening day of the Pitching In Southern League Premier Central campaign.
Ngwa was the orchestrator of the best chance of the game on the half-an-hour mark, dribbling down the right wing and whipping a cross towards the back post that was headed into the ground and over from close range.