Saturday's Pre-Season Friendly Round-Up

A look at the games played by clubs in the Pitching In Southern Football League.

Premier Division Central

Hitchin Town had a crowd of 863 for the visit from Arsenal’s impressive academy side in Dan Webb’s testimonial game.

The Canaries were 2-0 down before Webb – appropriately - scored in the 89th minute and Josh Bickerstaff netted a stoppage time equaliser.

Nuneaton Borough won 3-1 at West Yorkshire Leaguers Littletown.

Tyrell Waite, Connor Tomlinson and Victor Nirrenold with the Boro goals.

Stamford AFC enjoyed a good 3-0 win at the Zeeco Stadium against Vanarama National League North side Peterborough Sports.

Joe Burgess gave the Daniels a 24th minute lead thet Trey Charles doubled right on the stroke of half-time.

And then 10 minutes from time, Jack Duffy added the home side’s third.

Halesowen Town, who came up from the Northern Premier League Division One Midlands with Stamford, shared a 1-1 draw with a now-National League North host, Rushall Olympic.

Miracle Okafor gave the Yeltz a 25th minute lead that the Pics cancelled out 6 minutes into the second half through an own goal.

AFC Sudbury were beaten 4-0 at Coles Park by Isthmian League Premier Division side Haringey Borough.

Harry Philippou with two – the second from the penalty spot – Matty Young and Tage Kennedy with Boro’s goals.

Stourbridge shared a 1-1 draw at Division One South newcomers Malvern Town.

The Glassboys took a 15th minute lead through Jaiden White.

But the visitors were dealt a blow when they had Harry Lewis sent-off just past the hour-mark.

Mark Magee eventually pulled Malvern level with 2 minutes remaining.

Disappointment for Leamington as they suffered a 3-0 defeat at Northern Premier League Division One Midlands side Rugby Town at Butlin Road.

Jordan Wilson, David Kolodynski and Karabo Motshweni with the Rugby goals.

A crowd of 607 at Northern Premier League Division One Midlands side Corby Town saw neighbours Kettering Town win 2-1.

Tyrone Lewthwaite gave the Poppies a 17th minute lead that new signing Kalvin Langmead doubled on 64 minutes with a header.

A good win for Needham Market at Bloomfields against National League South side Braintree Town.

Jacob Lay’s first half goal proved enough for the Marketmen.

Stratford Town edged a 2-1 win at the Arden Garages Stadium against ambitious Northern Premier League Division One Midlands side Spalding United.

After the Tulips had taken the lead early on, the first half ended 2-1 to the Bards with goals from Charlie Williams and Dan Lafferty.

St Ives Town drew 2-2 at Westwood Road to Isthmian League Premier Division side Hornchurch.

Barwell suffered a 2-0 defeat to Northern Premier League Division One Midlands side Bedworth United.

Alvechurch ran out 2-0 winners at Coles Lane against another NPL Division One Midlands outfit, Sutton Coldfield Town.

Jaanai Gordon and Jack Concannon with the Church goals.

Redditch United shared a good 1-1 draw at the Trico Stadium against National League North side Gloucester City.

A neat finish from a triallist out the Reds in front 5 minutes before the break.

And it was a Tigers` triallist who scored their equaliser in the 68th minute.

Leiston saw off Isthmian League North side Bury Town 1-0 at Victory Park.

Spencer Keller’s strike on 84 minutes proved decisive.

Bromsgrove Sporting drew 1-1 with Midland League Premier Division side Highgate United at the Victoria Ground.

And that was after the Rouslers had taken an early 2nd minute lead through Callum King-Harmes.

Premier Division South

Basingstoke Town shared a 1-1 draw at Winklebury against Championship side Watford’s under-21s.

Ashleigh Artwell equalised in the 20th minute for `Stoke.

Tiverton Town eased to a 5-2 win at Toolstation Western League side Brixham.

A hat-trick from River Allen, a Louis Morison penalty and chip over he keeper from Tom Bath were the Yellows on the mark.

AFC Totton were beaten 2-1 at the Snows Stadium by National League South side Yeovil Town.

Rhys Murphy gave the visitors an early 2nd minute lead that Olly Thomas eventually doubled on 65 minutes.

Matty Burrows pulled one back for the Stags in the 72nd minute.

Hungerford Town secured a comfortable 3-0 win at Bulpit Lane against Isthmian League Premier Division side Kingstonian.

And it was a hat-trick from one of many new Crusaders, Michael Fernandes, that proved to be enough.

There were no goals, however, at Kingstonian’s league rivals Enfield Town as they held Bracknell Town to a goalless draw.

Gosport Borough were 3-1 winners at Wessex Leaguers Horndean.

All of Boro’s goals came in the opening period through Brett Williams, Dan Wooden and Harvey Rew.

Winchester City and Isthmian League South Central side Westfield drew 3-3 at Woking Park.

A feisty affair saw Winchester trail 3-1 – Trevor Caborn with City’s first half goal – and then Simba Mlambo netted a late brace to share the spoils.

Harrow Borough went down to a 4-2 defeat at Isthmian League Premier Division Billericay Town’s New Lodge.

Reece Cameron and a triallist with the Boro goals.

Beaconsfield Town were beaten 2-1 at Holloways Park by National League South side Hampton & Richmond Borough.

Ben Seymour and Shane Dunne had the Beavers 2-0 up at half-time.

And an 85th minute penalty converted by Jacob Gardiner-Smith was all that the Rams could muster in response.

Chesham United edged a 1-0 win at Isthmian League Premier Division side Potters Bar Town.

T’Sharne Gallimore with the only goal of the game in the second period.

Salisbury went down to a 2-1 defeat at the Ray Mac to National League South visitors Chippenham Town.

The Whites took the lead 2 minutes after half-time through Noah Coppin.

But two goals in 5 minutes just before the hour-mark from Tom Owen-Evans and an own goal turned the game in the Bluebirds favour.

Hendon enjoyed their visit to Hertingfordbury Park as they inflicted a 6-1 hammering of Division One Central hosts Hertford Town.

Didcot Town suffered a 2-1 Loop Meadow defeat to Isthmian South Central neighbours Thatcham Town.

A 70th minute Patrick Osbourne goal was all the Railwaymen could muster in response.

Swindon Supermarine went down to a 2-1 Webbswood Stadium defeat to National League South side Weymouth.

The Terras took the lead in the last minute of the first half through Dan Roberts, only for George Dowling to instantly equalise.

Frankie Monk scored what proved to be the visitors` winner after 53 minutes.

Walton & Hersham beat Isthmian League South Central side Hanworth Villa.

First half goals from Eddie Simon and Joe Hicks helped the Swans to comfortable win.

Poole Town were held to a 0-0 draw at Wessex League neighbours Shaftesbury.

Division One Central

Biggleswade Town shared a 0-0 draw at The Premier Plus Stadium against United Counties League Premier Division South outfit St Neots Town.

Stotfold shared a 1-1 draw with Premier Division Central club Berkhamsted.

The visitors took a 31st minute lead through a triallist but Kade Bagge equalised in the 70th minute.

Bedford Town came back from an 8th minute goal down at The Eyrie to Essex Senior League side Ilford before going on to record a 7-1 victory.

Ryan Blake helped himself to a hat-trick for the new-look Eagles, with three triallist also getting on the scoresheet.

Cirencester Town were comfortable 4-0 winners at Hellenic Leaguers Malmesbury Vics.

Harry Burns in the first half and then Luca Robinson, Jake Lee from the spot and Aidan Bennett all added goals in the second half.
Kings Langley were beaten 4-0 at Isthmian League South East side Haywards Heath Town.

Leighton Town against former Spartan South Midlands League rivals Biggleswade United.

After going a goal behind, Louie Barrett equalised after 34 minutes.

However, two more from the visitors in the second half saw them run out 3-1 winners.

Biggleswade FC were beaten 3-1 at NPL Division One Midlands side Loughborough Dynamo.

Pemi Aderoju with the Greens` goal, but a Jack Gibson brace and Will Mellors-Blair turned the game in Dynamos` favour – the visitors also missing a penalty.

Kidlington drew 2-2 with Hellenic Leaguers Fairford Town at Yarnton Road.

A triallist and recent signing Gerald Muchechetere with the Kidlington goals.

Frome Town went down to a 3-1 defeat at Fairfax Park against Western League side Bridgwater United.

Kempston Rovers were held to a 1-1 draw at Spartan South Midlands Leaguers Arlesey Town.

Division One South

Paulton Rovers edged out Championship side Bristol City’s under-23s at Winterfield Road.

Two triallists and Leo Eglin with the Paulton goals.

Wimborne Town enjoyed a good 2-1 win at The Avenue Stadium against Premier Division South host Dorchester Town.

Jordan Ngalo gave the home Magpies a 29th minute lead that Harry Baker levelled right on the stroke of half-time.

Jack Lovell scored what proved to be the visiting Magpies` winner on 66 minutes.

Melksham Town won 2-1 at former league rivals Slimbridge, now members of the Hellenic League Premier Division.

Ben Brooks after 12 minutes and a 33rd minute Dave Thompson effort from long range accounted for the Melksham goals.

Bristol Manor Farm enjoyed a 4-1 win at Western League side Oldland Abbotonians.

Ben Bament gave Farm a 20th minute lead that Harry Lucas eventually added to 6 minutes into the second half after the hosts had equalised just before the break.

Farm then added two penalties, converted by Bevan Cross after 57 minutes and Jayden Nielson 10 minutes from time.

Willand Rovers beat South West Peninsula League Premier Division side Cullompton Rangers at the Stan Robinson Stadium.

Goals in the 18th minute from Josh Baker and 37th minute from Owen Howe eventually proved enough for Rovers.

Mousehole AFC shared a 2-2 draw at Western League hosts Buckland Athletic.

Westbury United and National League South visitors Bath City drew 1-1 at Platinum Hyundai Park.

However, Cody Cooke saw his 10th minute penalty well saved by Ed Baldy

But Steve Hulbert was more successful with his spot-kick in the 51st minute for Westbury.

However, Hulbert’s deflection past Baldy proved crucial in the 90th minute as Bath equalised.

Larkhall Athletic were beaten 2-1 at The Hand Stadium by Western League side Clevedon Town.

Freddie King gave the home side a 30th minute lead that Syd Camper doubled 3 minutes later.

Archie Ferris pulled one back for the Larks on 67 minutes.