They're Back At It! It's Friendly Fire As Three Teams Return
It seems as if the season only just ended, the champagne corks only just cleared from pitches following Promotion Finals and title parties.
But today a number of clubs decided it was time to put their shirts, socks and shorts back on and get some match action.
In the June heat, three National League clubs looked to get a head start on the rest.
Eastleigh got under-way with a game against Championship Reading, and it was just the start Andy Hessenthaler would have wanted.
The Spitfires’ 2-1 win was secured by Ben Williamson, whose late goal made it a day to enjoy for their supporters in the sun.
Paul McCallum had put them in front before Reading got back on terms through Leo Bacuna.
Alan Dowson got off to a winning start as manager of National League South Woking.
The Cards beat Fleet 3-0. One of the club’s trialists put them a goal in front before new signing Jack Cook headed in for 2-0.
Reggie Young completed the scoring on a scorching afternoon.
Wealdstone’s first friendly was worth attending for early starters - a thrilling 3-3 draw with Brackell Town gave Bobby Wilkinson the extra time he needs to blent his much-changed squad together.
Jeffrey Monakana’s equaliser with four minutes to go avoided defeat against the Robins.
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