The reserves’ first friendly of the build up to the new season saw them lose to a late penalty at Harrogate Town on Thursday night.

The reserve team management took 20 players with them to Wetherby Road, and gave all of them a run out.

Quakers took the lead early in the game through Lewis Walton, but Harrogate hit back with two goals in a few minutes. Dale Milburn equalised for Quakers before half time to make it 2-2.

Quakers missed a few chances to win the game in the second half, but it was Harrogate who scored the winner from the penalty spot just a few minutes from the end.

Joint manager Mark Fanning said; “It was a good workout. We fielded nearly two different teams, including some triallists who impressed. Most of the players got 45 minutes, some got 60.”

The reserves’ forthcoming friendly and league fixtures are:

Wednesday 19th July Northallerton (a)

Saturday 22nd July Crook Town (a)

Tuesday 25th July Seaham Red Star (a)

Saturday 29th July Guisborough Town (a)

League season:

Saturday 5th August Prudhoe (a)

Wednesday 9th August Stokesley (a)

Saturday 12th August Hebburn Town (a) Alan Hood Cup

Wednesday 16th August Sunderland West End (a)

Saturday 19th August Harton and Westoe (h)

Wednesday 23rd August Wolviston (a)