Chatham Town and Slough Town shared the spoils in an entertaining 2-2 pre‑season friendly at the Bauvill Stadium on 4 July 2026. The Isthmian League South East Division hosts twice took the lead, only for Slough, competing in the National League South, to hit back each time in an engaging contest that showcased plenty of attacking ambition.

Back‑and‑forth action

Chatham opened the scoring in the 15th minute when striker Joe Taylor headed in a pinpoint cross from the right. Slough responded well and equalised just before the half‑hour mark, as winger Johnny Goddard cut inside and drilled a low shot past the home goalkeeper. The hosts regained the lead shortly before half‑time: a defensive slip allowed Jack Evans to sweep the ball home from a tight angle, making it 2‑1 at the break.

Second‑half fightback

Slough came out with renewed purpose in the second period. They pushed higher up the pitch and finally got their reward in the 65th minute when substitute George Hunt latched onto a loose ball in the box and fired into the roof of the net. Both sides had chances to win the game late on. Chatham hit the crossbar through a long‑range effort, while Slough’s Alfie Cue saw his shot saved by the Chatham keeper deep into stoppage time.

Pre‑season takeaways

• Entertainment value: The 2‑2 scoreline reflects an open, attacking game that pleased the neutral.
• Fitness levels: Both managers used large squads, and fatigue was evident in the final 15 minutes.
• Watch list: Chatham’s Joe Taylor and Slough’s Johnny Goddard showed quality in the final third.

For Chatham and Slough, the draw provides a useful benchmark as they continue to build match sharpness ahead of their league campaigns.