OXFORD City drew 2-2 with Milton Keynes Dons in a behind closed doors friendly at Bisham Abbey.
A flying start from Mark Jones’s side saw them race into an early 2-0 lead thanks to a Joe Oastler strike and Nana Owusu penalty.
Hiram Boateng reduced the deficit before half-time, and Sam Nombe, who enjoyed two loan spells with City, salvaged a draw when he slotted home with two minutes remaining.
City travel to Thame United tonight.
Banbury United retained the Ron Thomas Memorial Cup with a 3-0 victory over Easington Sports.
Ryan Macdonald opened the scoring and new signing Pablo Haysham soon doubled Banbury’s advantage.
Charlie Wise made it 3-0 early in the second half.
Mike Ford’s side continue their preparations with a game at Ardley United tonight.
Wantage Town’s first game ended with a 4-1 win at Milton United.
Tom Stanley (2), James McCarthy and Nick Thorne were on target.
The Alfredians are next in action at Windsor on Saturday.
Thame United beat Brackley Town Saints 3-1.
Jack Dark and Callum Mapley put the visitors 2-1 ahead at half-time, with victory sealed late on when Noah Alabi hit No 3 eight minutes from time.
Kidlington ran out 4-3 winners over Westfields.
After the game they announced Dan West, Tommy Castle, Lewis Coyle, Anaclet Odhiambo, Siyanda Gila and Josh Tooke had all signed for the forthcoming campaign.
West joins from Ardley, with Gila leaving Wantage.
Didcot Town start their pre-season programme with a match at Milton United this evening, while North Leigh host an Oxford United XI at Eynsham Park.
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