Saturday`s Pre-Season Friendly Review...

Vanarama National League club Macclesfield Town rounded off their away pre-season fixtures with a comfortable 3-0 win against Evo-Stik Northern Premier League Premier Division side Nantwich Town.

Triallist Emmett O'Connor bagged a second half brace for John Askey's side, with summer signing Kingsley James also on the mark for the Silkmen.

Macc`s league rivals Boreham Wood suffered a 1-0 defeat at National League South neighbours St Albans City.

Louie Theophanous grabbed the only goal of the game after 23 minutes to give victory to former Wood stalwart boss Ian Allinson at a sweltering Clarence Park.

League One Swindon Town slipped to a 3-1 defeat at Kingfield against Woking.

In a match arranged as part of the deal that took John Goddard to the County Ground from Woking, the Cards won with goals from Zac Ansah and Delano Sam-Yorke with a brace – the second from the penalty spot.

Chester FC included a team full of triallists and young players as they took on NPL Premier Division side Marine AFC.

After Matty Waters had opened the scoring, James Akintunde helped himself to a hat-trick and Sam Hughes from the spot made it 5-0 before Chad Whyte pulled one back just before the break.

The Mariners also missed a penalty when Obi Anoruo fired over the bar, but they did manage to pull three back through James Foley, Warren Bellew and Chad Whyte.

Barrow AFC beat League Two neighbours Carlisle United 1-0 at Holker Street.

The only goal of the game came after 17 minutes when new signing Byron Harrison pounced a loose ball but was clipped by Danny Grainger.

He fell to the floor as the defender tried to recover and Ross Hannah stepped up to smash the resulting penalty into the bottom corner.

National League new boys North Ferriby United went down to a 2-1 defeat at Toolstation Northern Counties East League Premier Division Bridlington Town.

Curtis Bateson netted the Villagers` consolation.

Solihull Moors, who came up with North Ferriby as champions, suffered a 4-0 defeat to Shrewsbury Town.

Goals from AJ Leitch-Smith, Louis Dodds, Anton Sarcevic and Shaun Whalley saw off a Moors` side fielding five triallists in all.

Maidstone United, another National League newcomer, were held to a 1-1 draw by former Natioonal League South rivals Concord Rangers.

The Stones took a 16th minute lead when a long throw from Alex Flisher paid dividends as Kevin Lokko headed the ball into the net.

Concord equalised after 35 minutes when a ball forward split the Maidstone defence and Steve Cawley confidently beat Lee Worgan with a low drive.

Dagenham & Redbridge, relegated from the Football League at the end of the season, hammered National League South side Bishop`s Stortford 6-1 at the ProKit UK Stadium.

Worrying defensively for new Blues` boss Gordon Boateng as they let six in against Stevenage last Saturday as well.

It started well for the home side, however, with ex-Dagger Jon Nouble opening the scoring before Jordan Maguire-Drew levelled the scores in a tight first half.

The second half was a different story with changes and goals aplenty. Craig Robson put the visitors ahead and Fejiri Okenabirhie smashed in a third.

Oliver Hawkins made it four before Christian Assombaloga netted Dagenham's fifth and Zabapa Victor sealed the rout a minute from the end.

Aldershot Town shared a 2-2 draw with League One MK Dons at the EEB Stadium.

Karl Robinson’s team had led through Nicky Maynard’s early goal, but they found themselves behind when first Charlie Walker and then Liam Bellamy put the Shots ahead.

Giogio Rasulo equalised for the visitors.

Tranmere Rovers won 2-0 at NPL First Division South side Northwich Victoria.

James Norwood broke the deadlock to give Rovers the lead early in the second half.

And then a sumptuous volley from youngster Dylan Vasselo on 74 minutes doubled the advantage and saw Rovers home.

Triallist Ben Jago scored a late equaliser to earn Southport a draw against League One side Bury.

Jago, a 19-year-old midfielder who has progressed through the youth set-up at Tranmere Rovers, found the target 11 minutes from time, sliding home the rebound after Louis Almond had curled a free-kick against the inside of a post.

In a match of few clear chances, Bury had taken the lead 9 minutes earlier, Hallam Hope scoring with an excellent swerving strike from 16 yards which arched past the dive of goalkeeper Tyrell Belford.

Bromley won 3-0 at Southern Counties East League side Beckenham Town.

Goals from Blair Turgott, Adam Cunnington and a late Joe Anderson effort saw the visitors home.

Lincoln City have crashed out of the Lincolnshire Senior Cup at the semi-final stage following a disappointing display at NPL First Division South neighbours Lincoln United.

Both Whites goals were scored by ex-Imps youngsters, Gary King and Jack McGovern. King opening the scoring with a powerful first half strike, while McGovern converted from close range just after the hour-mark.

Despite dominating possession, Danny Cowley's side created very few clear-cut chances, with home keeper Ryan Musselwhite making only one real save of note.

Cowley`s former club, Braintree Town, fared better, winning 3-1 at Crown Meadow against Ryman Premier Division newcomers Lowestoft Town.

Andrew Fisk gave the Trawlerboys the lead, but goals from Harry Lee, Simeon Akinola and Michael Cheek turned it in the Iron`s favour.

National League North fancies FC Halifax Town defeated their second Football League opponent in five days as they thrashed League Two Morecambe 6-2.

Morecambe were dispatched in the same confident manner Sheffield United had been seen off on Tuesday as pre-season optimism continues to grow around The Shay.

Halifax were 1-0 down at the interval, Paul Mullin giving the Shrimps a 6th minute lead which they held until just after the restart, when the floodgates opened.

Matty Kosylo equalised before substitute Josh Macdonald gave Town the lead for the first time, and not the last.

Mullin got his and Morecambe’s second before Scott Garner’s close-range header put Town back in-front with the fourth goal since the restart in the 58th minute.

Then Tom Denton and Richard Peniket with a brace rounded off a very impressive performance from Billy Heath`s new-look side.

The Shaymen`s new league rivals Stalybridge Celtic also enjoyed a good 4-1 win against a League Two outfit in Accrington Stanley.

Stanley fell behind to an early goal when Danny Pilkington’s cross was headed home by Adam Farrell to give Liam Watson’s side the early advantage.

A triallist equalised after 28 minutes, but Celtic restored their lead just after half-time when Pilkington’s free-kick found Darius Osei at the far post and he tapped the ball over the line.

Pilkington made it three with a solo goal in the 84th minute before, 2 minutes later, Omar Beckles was judged to have fouled a Celtic player in the area and Aaron Chalmers fired home the fourth from the spot.

Callum Chippendale netted a hat-trick as Boston United shared a 3-3 draw with NPL First Division South side Stamford AFC at the Zeeco Stadium.

Niall Mather, Ryan Robbins, who was released by the Pilgrims at the end of last season, and triallist Delroy Gordon were the Daniels on the mark.

Relegated Kidderminster Harriers won the Worcestershire Senior Cup after a penalty shoot-out following a goalless draw at Bromsgrove Sporting against Evo-Stik League Southern Premier Division Redditch United.

Harriers triumphed 4-2 on penalties.

Harriers` new league rivals Gloucester City enjoyed a good 3-1 win against the reigning National League champions Cheltenham Town.

First half goals from Ethan Moore, Joe Hanks and Craig Reid saw the Tigers three goals ahead at the interval.

The Robins improved after the break, and James Rowe pulled a goal back in injury-time, but it wasn`t a good day for Cheltenham supporters.

AFC Telford United enjoyed their biggest pre-season win as they comfortably beast NPL First Division South side Market Drayton Town 4-0 to reach the Shropshire Senior Cup final.

Strikers Josh Wilson and Danny Reynolds scored two goals each as the Bucks romped home at Greenfields.

Alfreton Town shared a 1-1 draw with League Two neighbours Mansfield Town at the Impact Arena.

First half goals from Mansfield’s Matt Green and Alfreton’s Adam Priestley ensured parity.

Harrogate Town retained the John Smiths Trophy, following a convincing 8-0 win over now Northern Counties East League neighbours Harrogate Railway.

Town only led 1-0 at the break, courtesy of a 36th minute Jordan Robertson effort.

But they ran riot in the second period, with Dominic Knowles and Chib Chilaka both bagging braces and Joel Purkiss, Joe Leesley and Lloyd Kerry singles.

AFC Fylde earned a useful 1-0 Kellamergh Park win over League One Oldham Athletic.

The Coasters won, courtesy of Stephen Crainey's terrific free-kick just after half-time.

FC United of Manchester hosted FA Vase finalists and now Southern Division One South & West outfit Hereford FC and won 1-0.

Tom Greaves scored the only goal of a very competitive game in front of a crowd of 1,050.

FC United`s neighbours and new league rivals, Salford City, were beaten 1-0 at Moor Lane by National League South newcomers Hampton & Richmond Borough.

A 20th minute Jay Gasson effort proved the difference for the Beavers.

Not far away at Edgeley Park, Stockport County beat Blackburn Rovers` under-21 side 4-1.

County led 2-0 at the break with goals from John Marsden and Danny Lloyd.

Mansell reduced the deficit 10 minutes from time, but County made sure with two more goals in the 87th and 90th minutes from Josh Amis and triallist Craig Carney respectively.

Chorley shared a 1-1 draw at NPL First Division North side Trafford.

Sefton Gonzales was on target for the Magpies, but both Josh O'Keefe and new signing Jason Walker missed from the penalty spot after, ironically, Chris McDonagh had pulled Trafford level from twelve yards!

Striker Daniel Akindayini struck late on to give National League South side Margate a 3-2 win over Ryman Premier Division side Leatherhead at Hartsdown Park.

A penalty from Michael Thalassatis alongside goals from Yado Mambo and Daniel Akindayini was enough to give Margate their second win in a week.

Margate`s league rivals Bath City shared a 1-1 draw with Oxford United at Twerton Park.

Andy Watkins earned Bath a draw in the 77th minute after Oxford had gone in front 10 minutes earlier through James Roberts.

Chelmsford City suffered a 4-1 defeat at Melbourne Stadium against Colchester United.

Sammie Szmodics scored a hat-trick for the U`s, with Macauley Bonne adding the other – Chelmsford having briefly earned parity through Luke Daley

Ebbsfleet United won 3-0 at New Lodge against Ryman Premier Division side Billericay Town.

Bradley Bubb bagged a brace for Fleet, with Sam Deering netting the other from the spot.

Gosport Borough also faced Ryman Premier opposition in Bognor Regis Town and also won fairly comfortably.

Much-travelled striker Ben Wright helped himself to a hat-trick, with former Winchester City hot-shot Warren Bentley adding the other in a 4-0 success.

Maidenhead United beat Watford`s under-21 side 3-2 at York Road.

Sam Barratt gave Maidenhead the lead after 32 minutes, going clear of Watford's defence and lobbing the keeper.

There was an injury blow when Jordan Cox limped off to be replaced by new signing Charlie Strutton but the lead was doubled on 55 minutes when Dean Inman nodded home Barratt's free-kick.

Consolation for Watford came from strikes from Alex Jakubiak and Essaid Belkalen in the final 7 minutes, either side of Kyran Wiltshire's finish following a break from fellow substitute Oliver McCoy.

A brace from Danny Mills gave Whitehawk a 2-0 win at the Enclosed Ground against Ryman Division One South returnees Horsham.

Wealdstone were beaten 4-1 at home by National League North side Brackley Town, who claimed the Brian Collins Challenge Shield.

And the Stones had led through Elliot Benyon, but a hat-trick from James Armson and one from an un-named triallist sealed the Northamptonshire side`s victory.