Bolton Coach Sam Hird Impressed With Reserves Following Draw With Chester

Bolton Wanderers first-team coach and reserve manager Sam Hird is brimming with excitement on the back of his introduction to management....

Gateshead 4-1 Newcastle United XI: Heed humble Toon youngsters

The free-scoring Tynesiders have won all six warm-up games and scored 17 goals in their last three outings.

South Shields 2-3 Marske United: Dicicco ends Mariners march

Twice Shields came from behind only to be undone by McKenzie Dicicco’s 88th minute winner.

Dunston UTS 0-5 Hartlepool United: Fed undone by Pools class

Pools had lost at Spennymoor, Gateshead and Blyth but book-ended their pre-season campaign with big wins.

Dartford 2-2 Southend United: Phil’s plan is on track

A late own goal from Darts defender Josh Hill ensured this pre-season tie ended all square at Princes Park.

Tamworth 0-5 Wrexham: Parky lauds five-star Reds

The Red Dragons dominated proceedings from the off, taking the lead after just 22 seconds through Tyler French and never looking...

Stratford Town 0-2 King’s Lynn Town: Early goals down Town

Omotayo headed in the opener after just nine minutes and Stratford were still reeling from that when Morias struck three minutes...

Halesowen Town 1-2 Kiddersminster Harriers: Early strike sets Harriers on the road to a win

Harriers made a great start when Keziah Martin converted a third-minute rebound from a wide angle after home goalkeeper Dan Platt...

Alfreton Town 1-2 Solihull Moors: Moors skipper takes the spoils

All the goals came in an entertaining opening half that started with Moors’ Jordan Cranston almost looping a ball into the...

Stafford Rangers 2-0 Aston Villa U23s: Villa youngsters beaten by impressive Rangers

STAFFORD Rangers continued their pre-season preparations with an impressive victory over Aston Villa under-23s – after making a flying start.

Kingstonian 2-2 Tonbridge Angels: Joe’s double not enough

KINGSTONIAN came from two-nil down to deservedly draw an entertaining encounter – after ex-Ks man Joe Turner had given Tonbridge a...

Brackley Town 2-1 Kettering Town: Substitute Rolt cuts down the Poppies

PART of an innovative, three-team inter-Northamptonshire tournament, The Newlands Shield, this pre-season friendly was competitive and just what both managers wanted...

Pre-Season Round-Up: Birthday joy for Jordan!

Midfielder Jordan Young celebrated his 22nd birthday in style by reminding Coventry City what they are missing by scoring two first...

Havant & Waterlooville 3-1 Gosport Borough: Great Scott sends the Hawks on their way

Both teams were lively in the opening quarter of an hour with little between them but the opening goal came on...

Chester 3-0 Fleetwood Town: Blues joy as Hardy stars

The home side clinically converted a trio of the chances that came their way and, with a little more composure with...

Bromley 3-0 Crystal Palace: Ravens soar above the Eagles

The ever-reliable Michael Cheek broke the deadlock before a trialist weighed in with two goals to polish off the Crystal Palace...

Workington 1-2 Lancaster City: Reds undone by old boys

Niall Cowperthwaite headed in a free-kick from Sam Bailey after 34 minutes and 12 minutes from time Rob Wilson scored the...

Ramsbottom United 2-0 Bury: Lee glee at his Rams response

Ramsbottom United manager Lee Donafee saluted his players after beginning his reign with victory against Bury.

Radcliffe 1-2 Chester: It’s another Grand day

The Seals dominated the first half, scoring two goals in 20 minutes through Simon Grand and Darren Stephenson to take a...

Stalybridge Celtic 1-2 Curzon Ashton: Tasty Bunn stuns Celtic

Curzon Ashton had a wonder strike from substitute Jack Bunn, an inspired keeper Chris Renshaw and the width of a post...

Stratford Town 0-1 Yeovil Town: Tom wins it for the Glovers

The goal came ten minutes into the second half when his fierce drive flew past home keeper Liam O’Brien and into...

Worcester City 5-2 Stourbridge: City slickers are five alive

Worcester City deservedly stunned a Stourbridge side packed with experience in a demolition job.

West Auckland Town 1-3 Hebburn Town: West stung by NPL-bound Hornets

NPL newcomers Hebburn trailed at the break but hit back strongly in the second half.

Gateshead 4-1 Hartlepool United: Killip can’t save Pools

Gateshead marked the return of fans to the International Stadium after 17 months with an impressive win over League Two newcomers...

Poole Town 0-2 Torquay United: Johnson happy with his new recruits

Gary Johnson was delighted with the impact of his summer signings – as the Gulls won their opening pre-season friendly against...