Friendly Fire Was Put Out With League Action Closing In

The final friendly games took place yesterday with some last minute fine tuning ahead of next weekend’s kick-off.

Some of the sides tipped for success signed up with positive results.

Barnet could even afford to miss a penalty as they eased past AFC Wimbledon 2-0, Nicke Kabamba on the spot.

Sutton United have returned - and don’t plan on hanging around for too long. A 3-0 win at Welling United demonstrated the quality they have on show.

Gateshead have had a perfect pre-season and their 6-0 win over Farsley Celtic ended it in style. They saw a trialist hit a hat-trick - giving manager Rob Elliot plenty think about.

Micky Mellon called for more from his Oldham Athletic side and Mike Fondop provided it, they beat Shrewsbury 2-0.

Braintree Town manager Angelo Harrop won’t be reading too much in the summer results after his team were turned over 5-1 at Oxford City.

Aldershot are in good shape, as their 1-0 win over Bromley proved. Haydon Vaughan put the ball past Grant Smith to grab the win.

Goals from Aaron Jarvis and Sonny Blu Lo-Everton secured a 2-0 win for Yeovil Town against Weston-super-Mare, days after Mark Cooper signed a new three year deal.

Miracle Okafor made sure Tamworth go into their National League season on a high. They beat AFC Telford 3-2.

Josh Walker’s goal won it for Southend United at Chelmsford City.

Rochdale are looking sharp and put five past Salford City, Connor McBride icing the cake.

Gold Omotayo hit three as King’s Lynn Town warmed up nicely for their opener at Warrington with an early victory over Luton’s youngsters.

FC Halifax Town drew 0-0 with Curzon Ashton as Chester defeated Macclesfield Town 1-0.

Kidderminster Harriers beat a Stoke City XI 2-0 as they gear up for their return to the National League North.

Charles Clayden‘a two late goals mean Boreham Wood are flying as they prepare for their first game against Bath City by defeating Dartford 2-0.