SLOUGH Town suffered their first loss in pre-season this summer after a 3-2 defeat against Reading under-23s at Arbour Park on Saturday.

James Dobson is well-known for scoring fantastic goals and he gave The Rebels the lead from 35-yards on 19 minutes.

Reading levelled eight minutes later when Slough defender Josh Jackman failed to clear the ball off the line after it bounced around in the box from a corner.

The Rebels restored their lead on the hour mark as Harrison Gilkes found the back of the net after a scramble in the box.

The goal came after the initial cross from Chris Flood came back off the frame of the goal.

Reading fought back again and equalised with a moment Slough keeper Jack Turner will not want to remember.

He could not hold a free-kick from Joel Rollinson and was unable to keep the ball out.

Turner was again unable to deny Rollinson after he was played in to score the winning goal on 74 minutes.

Slough continue their preparations for the National League South season with a visit to Arbour Park from Kingstonian on Tuesday (7.45pm), before a trip to Staines Town this Saturday (3pm).

Grab a copy of the Observer this Friday for match pictures and reaction.