Vanarama National League new boys Salford City were beaten 4-0 at the Peninsula Stadium by SkyBet League One side Fleetwood Town.

New Ammies` boss Graham Alexander faced his former club in his first game in charge and saw goals from Paddy Madden, Connor McAlney, Ashley Nadesan and Harrison Biggins ease the Cod Army to victory.

Salford`s new league rivals Boreham Wood’s first pre-season outing of 2018 ended in a 2-1 defeat against a strong team representing Championship outfit Brentford.

Wood initially took the lead through a Morgan Ferrier penalty and continued to look solid in defence following the goal.

However, Brentford’s class eventually shone through, as they equalised on the brink of half-time through Ollie Watkins.

Luke Garrard’s side returned from the break and continued to match their visitors, but Lewis Macleod would give the Bees the lead shortly after the hour-mark.

League One Rochdale won 3-0 at Bower Fold against Evo-Stik Northern Premier League side Stalybridge Celtic.

Goals from came from Calvin Andrew in the opening 45 minutes and then new signing Bradden Inman and Oliver Rathbone in the second period.

Hallmark Security League Premier Division Silsden AFC held National League North side Bradford Park Avenue to a 1-1 draw.

The visitors were soon rewarded for their pressure when that ever-present A Triallist`s chipped effort sailed over the goalkeeper and into the top corner.

But a late equaliser from the Cobbydalers` former Avenue man Lee Spires denied the visitors victory.

Evo-Stik Southern League Central side Hitchin Town`s annual pre-season game with now-League One Luton Town ended in a 6-2 win for the Hatters.

In front of a crowd of 788, Isaac Galliford and Trey Charles pulled two back for the Canaries in the final 15 minutes, but by then they were already 4-0 down and a Luke Gambin brace in the last 5 minutes made the final outcome 6-2.

Hitchin`s league rivals King`s Lynn Town hosted Championship side Norwich City at The Walks and the youthful Canaries ran out 2-1 winners.

Substitute Toby Hilliard converted a Ryan Hawkins centre to give Lynn the lead shortly after half-time before the Canaries hit back through Devonte Aransibia and Adam Idah to claim the spoils.

Another Southern League Central outfit, Redditch United, held a young Port Vale side to a 1-1 draw at the TRICO Stadium.

Dior Angus scored for the Valiants on his return to his former club, but a late Nyeko Sinclair header salvaged a draw for the hosts.

Redditch`s new league rivals Rushall Olympic enjoyed a good 2-1 win against a strong side from League One Walsall at Dales Lane.

Rushall took a 39^th minute lead through new signing Justin Richards.

A triallist equalised for the Saddlers on 72 minutes, but an own goal from Nicky Devlin 8 minutes from time won it for the Pics.

A single Clark Greaves goal 5 minutes into the second half earned Championship side Sheffield United`s young team a 1-0 win at Evo-Stik Northern Premier League East outfit Tadcaster Albion.

However, the Blades` first-team inflicted a 5-1 defeat on Taddy`s league rivals Stocksbridge Park Steels at Bracken Moor.

Billy Sharp and Tyler Smith with two apiece and John Fleck outgunned Steels` Tyler Williams.

Southern League West side Barnstaple Town`s opening pre-season game at home to North Devon Leaguers Braunton had to be abandoned due to a serious injury to one of the visiting players.

Barum were leading through a Harry Stevens goal at the time.

League One side Forest Green Rovers won 2-0 at Hellenic League Premier Division Brimscombe & Thrupp, courtesy of a Reuben Reid brace.

Ebac Northern League First Division side Ashington won 4-1 at Lowland Leaguers Gretna.

Jay Hornsby, Lee Scott, Tony Stephenson and manager Steve Bowey were the Colliers` scorers.