Not Long To Go! Tuesday's Friendly Action Reviewed

By Tom Scott

There were some stand-out results in last night's pre-season games with just over three weeks until the curtain raiser.

After putting the Euros disappointment to bed, attentions turned toward the new Vanarama National League season on Tuesday night.

So who impressed and who needs more time to gel?

Stuart Maynard was back in the dugout at Wealdstone as his new side Notts County triumphed 2-1 at Grosvenor Vale.

Scarborough fans saw an impressive Frank Mulhern hat-trick on their way to a 3-1 win over Hartlepool United - returning Anthony Mancini got a penalty back for the visitors.

Rhys Murphy goals either side of an Alfie Rutherford strike helped Dorking Wanderers beat Redhill comfortably.

Hereford notched a 2-1 win to continue their 100% pre-season record - their latest win coming at Swindon Supermarine.

Miracle Okafor and Kyle Finn helped Tamworth see off Harborough Town 2-0.

Peterborough Sports won 5-1 at St Ives while St Albans City lost by the same scoreline at home to Leyton Orient.

Weston-super-Mare beat Slimbridge 2-0 - James Dodd hitting a double.

Sutton United got their second win of pre-season with a 3-0 result at Hornchurch.

Theo Widdrington got Aldershot Town on their way to a 5-0 thrashing of Hanworth - Kai Corbett, Josh Barrett, Ryan Jones and Ollie Bray with the others.

A last-gasp winner from Ruben Carvalho saw Maidenhead beat Hanwell Town.

Needham Market won 2-1 at Felixstowe and Walton without scoring a goal - the National League North newbies saw two own-goals scored by their hosts.

Enfield Town won 2-1 to see off a youthful Arsenal side.

Eastbourne Borough went behind against Whitehawk but came back to complete a 5-2 win.

Dominic Samuel's brace and a goal from Dom Poleon helped Ebbsfleet United to a convincing 5-1 win at Cray Valley.

Barnet continued their fine form with a 3-0 win at Chesham United.

Chelmsford turned things around at Billericay to win 2-1 - Freddie Hockey getting a late winner.

Aveley got three late goals to eventually win 4-0 against Redbridge.

Alfreton Town led early on against National League champions Chesterfield but were pegged back in the second-half to lose 2-1.

Oldham Athletic slipped to a 2-1 defeat at Warrington Rylands despite Dan Gardner opening the scoring for the Latics.

Slough Town thrashed Dunstable 7-1 as David Ogbonna notched a brace.

Southport clinched an impressive 2-1 win over Preston - Marcus Carver got the opener before a trialist hit a second-half winner.

Corey McKeown notched the only goal as Spennymoor Town edged Shildon.

Darlington made it back-to-back pre-season wins with a 3-1 win at Hebburn.

An eight-goal thriller eventually went Scunthorpe United's way at Gainsborough Trinity - new recruits Carlton Ubaezuonu and Max Brogan bagging late to secure a 5-3 win.

Three second-half goals courtesy of Regan Linney (2) and Matt Kosylo got Altrincham the win over Cheadle Heath Nomads.

Southend United saw off Canvey Island 2-1 - new signing Josh Walker hitting the winner from the spot after Harry Cardwell's equaliser.

Gold Omotayo got the winner as King's Lynn Town came from behind three times against Bury Town to win 4-3.

AFC Fylde won 5-0 at Longbridge as their impressive pre-season continued.

Yeovil Town lost 3-0 to Bristol Rovers while Boston United went down 2-0 against Lincolnshire rivals Grimsby Town at home.

Chippenham Town saw three trialist goals to win 4-1 at Paulton Rovers.

Weymouth and Buxton played out goalless draws at Wimborne and Worksop Town respectively.

Hampton won 2-0 at Hungerford Town while Braintree Town breezed past Leiston with a 3-1 result.

Rushall Olympic won 3-0 against Sutton Coldfield to get their first pre-season win.

Zain Walker hit a last-gasp equaliser for Welling United against Leyton Orient.

Tonbridge Angels led against Promotion Final winners Bromley but couldn't hang on as they eventually lost 3-2.

Farsley Celtic went ahead through Ryan Watson at Silsden before two trialist goals rounded off a 3-0 win.

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