MISSING four players, Slimbridge had to come from behind to defeat Launceston AFC 3-2 in their first friendly.

Trailing 2-0 at half time courtesy of a Sargent double, the Swans struck back through Roberts, Wilton and Brown.

The reserves beat Victoria Celtic 8-2, with goals from Cooke (3), Chandler (2), Edwards, Turner, and an own goal.

Slimbridge AFC would like to thank Victoria Celtic for making this friendly possible, following the late withdrawal of Launceston AFC Reserves.

The rest of the first team friendlies are: Thursday, July 24 - Ramblers, home (7pm); Saturday, July 26 - Torpoint, away (2pm); Thursday, July 31 - Sharpness, home (7pm).

Meanwhile, Slimbridge have formed a new reserve team from scratch, who will play in Stroud League division four next season. Their friendlies are as follows: Monday July 28 - Coaley Rovers, home, 7pm; Saturday August 9 - Whitminster, away (6.30pm); Wednesday, August 20 - Cashes Green, home (6.30pm).