Round-Up: Saturday's Pre-Season Friendly Action

Chester FC proved more than a match for League One side Walsall at the Swansway Chester Stadium before going down to a 2-1 defeat.

Walsall missed the chance to take an early lead when Simeon Jackson's spot-kick was well saved by Chester`s un-named triallist keeper.

And the Blues clawed back a Luke Leahy goal in the second half, thanks to a fine Nyal Bell effort, only to concede late on to a Mitch Candlin effort against the run of play.

Dagenham & Redbridge went down to a 2-1 defeat to a West Ham United XI at Victoria Road.

A last-minute Dan Kemp effort won it for the Hammers after Mason Bloomfield`s 80th minute penalty had cancelled out Jahmal Hector-Ingram`s first half opener in front of a crowd of 1,615.

Gateshead were beaten 2-0 at the International Stadium by Newcastle United`s under-23s.

Goals from Yasin Ben El-Mhanni, Victor Fernandez and Dan Ward saw off The Heed.

FC Halifax Town produced an encouraging display as they drew 0-0 with League Two side Carlisle at The Shay.

But Wrexham were beaten 1-0 at the Weaver Stadium by Evo-Stik League Premier side Nantwich Town.

Nantwich took the honours, thanks to a tremendous finish from Welshman Jordan Davies, who fired the Dabbers in front after just 12 minutes.

Despite constant pressure from Wrexham throughout the 90 minutes, the home side were able to hold onto their advantage.

Guiseley AFC also lost 1-0 at Nethermoor against League One Doncaster Rovers.

Liam Mandeville’s fifth goal of pre-season sealed victory for Darren Ferguson`s side.

Newcomers Ebbsfleet United shared a 1-1 Stonebridge Road draw with Doncaster`s league rivals Southend United.

A Southend triallist cancelled out Darren McQueen's opener for Fleet.

Newcomers Hartlepool United were beaten 1-0 at Scottish Premiership side St Johnstone at McDiarmid Park.

Steven MacLean scored the only goal of the game after just 11 minutes.

Leyton Orient, who came down from League Two with Pools, made it three friendly wins in a row as Macualey Bonne’s second half strike secured a 2-1 pre-season win at Bostik League South side Greenwich Borough.

David Mooney had headed the O’s into an early lead with a 2nd minute header from Bonne’s cross, and the forward then went from provider to goalscorer with a low finish 9 minutes into the second half.

Jack Sammoutis pulled a goal back for the hosts on the hour-mark, and despite both sides creating several chances in the final stages Orient came away with the victory.

Goals from Iffy Allen, Josh Rees and Frankie Raymond saw Bromley win 3-1 at Park View Road against National League South side Welling United.

Tom Bradbrook replied for the Wings.

Solihull Moors and National League North side Tamworth shared the spoils after a penalty apiece at The Lamb.

Tamworth went in front through a Bradley Reid penalty but Moors levelled right on half-time with a spot-kick from Jermaine Hylton.

Sutton United collected their second pre-season away win of the week with an entertaining 5-2 victory away to National league South returnees Havant & Waterlooville at Westleigh Park.

The U`s goalscorers were Ross Lafeyette, Tommy Wright from the spot, Nicky Bailey, Craig Dundas and Josh Taylor (below).

Jason Prior and James Hayter with the Hawks` replies.

Boreham Wood fell to their first defeat of pre-season as League Two Luton Town won 2-0 at Meadow Park.

Luton opened the scoring after12 minutes through Pelly-Ruddock Mpanzu.

Olly Lee then doubled Luton’s advantage early into the second half to send Nathan Jones’ side home with the win.

A Bedsente Gomis header earned Barrow AFC a 1-1 draw against Championship club Nottingham Forest under-23s at the Furness Building Society Stadium.

Aaron Smith had given Forest a 17th minute lead.

Aldershot Town shared a 2-2 draw with League Two side Wycombe Wanderers at the EBB Stadium.

Jake Gallagher and Jack Cook were the Shots` on target, Nick Freeman and a Dayle Southwell penalty for the Chairboys.

Matty Warburton netted a hat-trick for National League North side Stockport County as they beat Macclesfield Town 5-2 at Edgeley Park.

Jason Oswell also bagged a brace for the impressive Hatters, after the Silkmen had led through goals from Tyrone Marsh and Scott Wilson.

Torquay United won 1-0 at Evo-Stik League South Premier side Weymouth.

A goal from striker Jon-Paul Pittman earned The Gulls the win at the Bob Lucas Stadium.

It finished all-square between Bostik Premier Wingate & Finchley and Woking at them Harry Abrahams Stadium.

Inih Effiong gave the Cards a 19th minute lead (below).

Reece Beckles-Richards pulled Wingate level 14 minutes from time.

Dover Athletic made the short journey along the Kent coast to play Bostik Premier side Folkestone Invicta and inflicted a 5-1 defeat on their hosts.

Tobi Sho-Silva with two, Kane Richards, Mitch Brundle and Ryan Bird were the Whites on the mark, Sylvan Kisitu replying.

National League North new boys Blyth Spartans recorded their second successive victory of pre-season, with a 4-2 win over a Middlesbrough XI.

Daniel Maguire opened the scoring after just 8 minutes, before Robert Dale smashed home Spartans’ second 13 minutes later.

Dale Hopson scored his first goal for the club with a 53rd minute penalty, before Jordan Laidler slid home a fourth just before the hour.

Middlesbrough struck back twice through Brandon McCarthy and George Miller in the last 20 minutes, but that only served to make the scoreline more flattering in a game that the National League North side dominated.

AFC Telford United and Evo-Stik League South Premier side Hereford FC shared a goalless draw at the New Bucks Head.

The Bulls` John Mills saw a penalty saved in the 23rd minute by Jasbir Singh.

There were goals galore, however, at Liberty Way where Nuneaton Town shared a 3-3 draw with a Leicester City XI.

Callum Ball opened the scoring for Boro after just 3 minutes.

The lead was double with just 8 minutes on the clock when a poor clearance from the visitors’ ‘keeper presented Ashley Chambers with a chance and he took full advantage by slotting the ball home.

Josh Gordon reduced the arrears as he headed home from close range with 40 minutes on the clock.

The equaliser was soon to arrive as half-time approached when Josh Eppiah got in a sweet strike that beat Elliott Taylor.
Shortly after the break, Fred Nielsen made it 3-2 to City.

The leveller came through Ashley Chambers.

Goals from Adam Chapman, Brad Beatson and Kabongo Tshimanga booked Boston United's place in this season's Lincolnshire Senior Cup final.

The Pilgrims overcame a stubborn and youthful Grimsby Town side at The Jakemans Stadium and were indebted to keeper George Willis for saving Michael Davies' penalty at 0-0.

The win seals a meeting with Gainsborough Trinity later in the season.

Kidderminster Harriers were narrowly beaten 1-0 by Premier League side Burnley in their latest pre-season friendly.

The Clarets brought a strong squad to Aggborough and the two teams were divided only by Robbie Brady’s cool free-kick 11 minutes before the break.

Burnley also sent a side to Alfreton Town`s Impact Arena and, under the watchful eye of manager Sean Dyche, twice came from behind to beat the Reds 3-2.

Andre Gray was the hero for the Clarets, scoring a hat-trick.

Tom Allan and Chris Sharp ensured it was to be a really close contest with Reds` replies.

Curzon Ashton were beaten 1-0 at the Tameside Stadium by Premier League newcomers Huddersfield Town`s under-23 side, for whom Olly Dyson scored the only goal.

Bradford Park Avenue shared a 0-0 draw at Evo-Stik League Premier new boys Farsley Celtic at Throstle Nest.

Neither side were able to force the breakthrough as both defences stood firm and dominated the opposition’s front line.

Relegated York City earned a 3-1 victory against Evo-Stik League Premier side Grantham Town at The Meres.

York opened the scoring on 35 minutes when striker Jon Parkin met a cross from captain Sean Newton.

Three minutes later the visitors doubled their advantage when Josh Law scored from a free-kick.

Grantham pulled a goal back in the second half when a Ryley Thompson header finished off a nice move.

After having strong claims for a penalty turned down earlier, substitute Kaine Felix added City's third in injury-time.

Southport, who came down with York, shared a goalless draw with Evo-Stik Premier outfit Marine AFC.

Promoted Leamington edged out Championship Birmingham City`s under-23s by the odd goal in seven at the New Windmill Ground.

A Rob Thompson-Brown spot-kick, Junior English and a Courtney Baker-Richardson brace won it for the Brakes.

Gainsborough Trinity won 1-0 against Evo-Stik League South side Lincoln United.

Jonathan Wafula scored the only goal of the game at Ashby Avenue.

Salford City were edged out 4-3 at Moor Lane by League One new boys Blackpool.

Highlight of the day for the Ammies was a brace for their newest recruit, the returning Jack Redshaw, against the club who have just released him too!

Michael Nottingham added the other.

Salford`s neighbours FC United of Manchester were beaten 3-0 at Buildbase FA Vase and Ebac Northern League winners South Shields in front of a crowd of 1,193.

Gavin Gogdon with a brace and Tony Finnigan the other for Shields.

National League South side Gloucester City side were well beaten 4-1 by League Two Newport County.

Frank Nouble and Matty Dolan braces for the Exiles, Ethan Moore on target for the Tigers.

Weston-super-Mare picked up a useful 2-1 win at Woodspring Park against League Two side Cheltenham Town.

Goals from Dayle Grubb and former Hereford FC favourite Tristan Plummer was enough for the Seagulls, despite Carl Winchester's reply.

Concord Rangers were beaten 2-0 by an impressive Margate side now in the Bostik League Premier after being relegated at the end of last season.

Frannie Collin and a Jack Evans penalty were the Gate scorers.

Relegated Braintree Town were beaten 3-0 at Cressing Road by League Two neighbours Colchester United.

Sammie Szmodics scored and Louis Dunne was also on target in the U's win.

Dartford shared a 1-1 Princes Park draw with League Two Cambridge United.

Mfula`s first half opener for the Darts was cancelled out by Adam McGurk in the opening seconds of the second period.

Oxford City edged out Championship newcomers Sheffield United`s under-23s by the odd goal in seven at Marsh Farm.

Dave Pearce, Eddie Jones, Horatio Hirst and Zac McEachran won it for City.

St Albans City were beaten 1-0 by Premier League Watford`s under-23s.

The game was played at the Hornets training ground due to Clarence Park`s temporary closure.

Chelmsford City were 2-1 winners at Bostik Premier newcomers Thurrock`s Ship Lane.

Kane Haysman and Kudos Oyenuga scored for City – Clark having equalised from the spot for the hosts.

Wealdstone proved too much for Championship Reading`s under-23 side, running out 6-1 winners.

The Stones` scorers were Elliot Benyon and Abobaker Eisa with braces, Shaquille Hippolyte-Patrick and Andreas Anastasiou.

Whitehawk were edged out by the odd goal in five at the Enclosed Ground by League One Charlton Athletic`s under-23s.

Romone Rose and Frankie Sutherland were the Hawks` scorers, Reeco Hackett-Fairchild, Brendan Sarpong-Wiredu and RJ Pingling for the young Addicks.

(Photo: Big crowd watch FC United at South Shields)