Saturday`s Pre-Season Friendly Round-Up

A plethora of games involving Southern League clubs - some at last able to admit COVID-19 secure spectators.

Of the Southern Premier Division Central sides in action, Leiston were 4-1 winners at Isthmian League North Division outfit Felixstowe & Walton United.

The Blues` goals came from Marcus Wilkinson in the first half and Liam Jackson, Will Davies and Finlay Barnes in the second.

Dave Pearce scored the only goal as Royston Town lost 1-0 at The Meadow to Southern Premier Division South side Chesham United, who also beat Isthmian North outfit Ware later 3-0 with Pearce again on the mark, along with Karl Oliyede and Dernell Wynter.

Banbury United suffered a 5-0 defeat at home against SkyBet League One side Oxford United.

Stratford Town won 3-0 at home against Southern Premier Division South side Yate Town.

Kynan Isaac, Josh Endall and Leam Howards were the home scorers.

Alvechurch, however, were beaten 2-0 at Midland League Premier Division Sporting Khalsa, for whom Jake Gosling bagged a brace.

Tamworth were beaten 1-0 at The Lamb by Northern Premier League Premier Division side Mickleover.

A Mason Warren penalty on 34 minutes was the decider.

A first half brace from Rakeem Reid and a Sam Whittall penalty saw Rushall Olympic to a 3-1 win against Midland League Premier Division Boldmere St Michaels.

AFC Rushden & Diamonds won 2-1 at Hillgrounds against Southern Division One Central side Kempston Rovers.

A triallist and Tom Lorraine with the visitors` goals.

Hednesford Town and Vanarama National League North side Kettering Town shared a 0-0 draw at Keys Park.

Stourbridge and Midland League Premier Division AFC Wulfrunians shared a 2-2 draw.

Darryl Knights` penalty and a triallist for the Glassboys.

Nuneaton Borough were beaten 2-0 at Northern Premier Division One South East side Loughborough Dynamo, for whom second half goals from Charlie Young and Tristan Matthews proved decisive.

Kings Langley shared a 1-1 draw with Southern Division One Central side Berkhamsted.

Eric Lopes gave Berko a 21st minute lead that Brad Wadkins cancelled out within 5 minutes.

Peterborough Sports enjoyed a good 4-1 win at Isthmian Premier Division Bishop`s Stortford.

Paul Malone, Cameron Johnson, Josh McCammon and Jordan Macleod for Sports.

Barwell sealed a 2-1 win at United Counties League Premier Division Harborough Town.

Brady Hickey and Jayden Cotterill for the Canaries.

Redditch United came from behind to draw 2-2 at the Trico Stadium with Midland Leaguers Highgate United.

A Dan Sweeney penalty and one from Harrison for the Reds.

Southern Premier Division South teams in action on Saturday included Poole Town, who secured a 3-1 win at Sydenhams Football League (Wessex) Premier side New Milton.

The Dolphins had Sam Jackson sent-off on the hour-mark for a last-man challenge but came back from a goal down to win with goals from Bailey Rowen with two and Tony Lee.

Metropolitan Police were beaten 1-0 at Imber Court by Isthmian Premier Division Horsham, for whom Rob O`Toole scored the only goal.

Hendon won 2-1 at Isthmian South Central outfit Chalfont St Peter.

A first minutes Dwade James effort and another right on half-time from Shaun Lucien proved enough for the Greens, with Riccardo Alexander-Greenaway replying 3 minutes from time.

Farnborough won 3-0 at Isthmian South Central side Molesey, while Tiverton Town edged out Southern Division One South hosts Bideford AFC 2-1 with goals from Jared Lewington and Ed Butcher after Ray Turner had put Biddy in front.

Weston-super-Mare were beaten 1-0 at Western League neighbours Clevedon Town, whose goal came from the penalty spot.

Frank Keita bagged a first half brace to add to George Moore`s opener as Harrow Borough won 3-0 at Earlsmead against Uhlsport Hellenic League Premier Division side Windsor.

Hayes & Yeading United secured a 3-2 win against Isthmian South Central side Uxbridge, courtesy of goals from Omar Rowe, Bay Downing and a Scott Donnelly penalty.

Gosport Borough were held to a 0-0 draw by Wessex League Lymington Town.

Of the Southern Division One Central teams to play, Callum Harvey netted a hat-trick as Thame United overcame Southern Premier Division South side Beaconsfield Town 5-3.

Halesowen Town won 2-0 at Midland League Division One side Leicester Road.

Jamie Ashmore and McKauley Manning with the Yeltz goals.

Greg Hackett bagged the other two for the hosts.

Aylesbury United and Spartan South Midlands Leaguers Risborough Rangers shared a 3-3 draw.

A brace from Ty Deacon, including a penalty, and a second spot-kick converted by Sonny French were the Ducks on target.

A goal from Charlie Joy separated Spartan South Midlands League side Baldock Town and Biggleswade FC, while a Bailey Stevenson effort won the game for Baldock`s rivals Colney Heath against AFC Dunstable.

Coleshill Town lost 2-1 at Coles Lane against Northern Premier Division One South East side Sutton Coldfield Town.

Sam McLintock with the Colemen`s goal.

Bedford Town went down 3-1 at the New Eyrie to National League new boys Wealdstone.

Connor Tomlinson scored the Eagles goal wasn`t enough as new signings Danny Parish and Charlee Hughes, as well as Michee Efete were on the mark for the Stones.

Bedworth United were beaten 1-0 at Midland League Premier Division neighbours Coventry Sphinx.

And amongst the Southern Division One South sides in action, Bristol Manor Farm eased to a 5-1 win at Bristol Suburban League minnows Avonmouth.

Goals from Jay Adams, Jamie Bird, Aron Robbins and a Lewis Leigh-Gilchrist brace for Manor Farm.

Cinderford Town and Southern Division One Central side Wantage Town shared a 1-1 draw.

Zak Drew for the Foresters and a triallist for the Alfredians, who played with ten-men for the final half-hour after Ryan Knight was dismissed.

An own goal and a Rob Hobbs effort saw Frome Town to a 2-1 win at Toolstation Western League Premier Division Shepton Mallet.

Melksham Town held National League South side Chippenham Town to a 1-1 draw at the infiLED Arena.

David Pratt`s 19th minute opener for the Bluebirds was cancelled out by a Jack Ball penalty 7 minutes after half-time.

AFC Totton also entertained National League South opposition in much-fancied Havant & Waterlooville, who ran out 3-1 winners.

Ethan Taylor gave the Stags the lead but a Joe Iaciofano brace and one from a triallist secured the Hawks win.

A goal from Kieran Roberts sealed Moneyfields` win against Wessex Leaguers Folland Sports, while Basingstoke Town suffered a 4-1 defeat at Southern Division One Central Kidlington, whose Kaylem Patterson with two, Aaron Morton and Jacob Davidge were on target, with Brad Wilson replying.

A Lewis Powell brace saw Larkhall Athletic to a 2-1 win against Western Leaguers Roman Glass in a game played at Bristol Manor Farm.

Hampshire Premier League side Infinity ran out 4-3 winners over Sholing, for whom Harry Edmondson with two and Josh Carey were on target.

Josh McCormick pulled Winchester City level as they shared a 1-1 draw with Wessex Leaguers Baffins Milton Rovers.