Reading 2-1 Ipswich TownThe Madejski Stadium
Danny Guthrie's spectacular 25-yard winner saw Reading come from a goal behind to beat Ipswich Town.
Tabb played more than 100 games for the Royals before joining Ipswich in the summer and put the visitors ahead after 14 minutes. A deep cross from Carlos Edwards was met by Tabb's far-post volley with the midfielder sliding home the loose ball after McCarthy had parried his first effort.
Ipswich, who had lost their last four matches against Reading, conceded an equaliser a minute before half-time with Le Fondre scoring from close range as the away side failed to deal with a ball into the penalty area.
Town striker David McGoldrick had a chance to put the visitors back in front, but narrowly missed connecting with Daryl Murphy's low cross.
That miss proved costly as Guthrie won it with a powerful winner to give Reading the perfect start as they look to make an immediate return to the Premier League.
Andrew Bond's 89th minute goal earned Colchester victory against League One newcomers Gillingham.
The League Two champions almost took the lead during the first period but Danny Kedwell crashed his shot off the woodwork.
U's keeper Sam Walker was forced in to action by Charlie Lee and Chris Whelpdale as the hosts pushed on into the second half.
But it was Colchester who grabbed all three points as substitute Bond drilled home late on.
Colchester had more possession at 54% at full-time, with both sides having 11 shots on target each.
McCormick did well to tip away Freddy Eastwood's 25-yard free kick before denying Laird again with his legs, while Anthony Straker skewed wide.
Rueben Reid wasted the visitors' best chance, firing straight at keeper Daniel Bentley.
Coming up to full-time, Argyle had 61% possession compared to Southend's 39% with Plymouth edging out more shots, 4 to Blues' 3.
Tabb played more than 100 games for the Royals before joining Ipswich in the summer and put the visitors ahead after 14 minutes. A deep cross from Carlos Edwards was met by Tabb's far-post volley with the midfielder sliding home the loose ball after McCarthy had parried his first effort.
Ipswich, who had lost their last four matches against Reading, conceded an equaliser a minute before half-time with Le Fondre scoring from close range as the away side failed to deal with a ball into the penalty area.
Town striker David McGoldrick had a chance to put the visitors back in front, but narrowly missed connecting with Daryl Murphy's low cross.
That miss proved costly as Guthrie won it with a powerful winner to give Reading the perfect start as they look to make an immediate return to the Premier League.
Gillingham 0-1 Colchester
The MEMS Priestfield Stadium
Ref: Hill | Att: 6,792
Ref: Hill | Att: 6,792
Andrew Bond's 89th minute goal earned Colchester victory against League One newcomers Gillingham.
The League Two champions almost took the lead during the first period but Danny Kedwell crashed his shot off the woodwork.
U's keeper Sam Walker was forced in to action by Charlie Lee and Chris Whelpdale as the hosts pushed on into the second half.
But it was Colchester who grabbed all three points as substitute Bond drilled home late on.
Colchester had more possession at 54% at full-time, with both sides having 11 shots on target each.
Southend 1-0 Plymouth
Roots Hall
Barry Corr's first half effort saw Southend earn a deserved win over Plymouth at Roots Hall.
Corr reacted quickest to poke home from close range after Luke McCormick parried Marc Laird's low shot.
Corr reacted quickest to poke home from close range after Luke McCormick parried Marc Laird's low shot.
McCormick did well to tip away Freddy Eastwood's 25-yard free kick before denying Laird again with his legs, while Anthony Straker skewed wide.
Rueben Reid wasted the visitors' best chance, firing straight at keeper Daniel Bentley.
Coming up to full-time, Argyle had 61% possession compared to Southend's 39% with Plymouth edging out more shots, 4 to Blues' 3.
PRE-SEASON FRIENDLIES
Lowestoft Town 1-1 Braintree
Lowestoft drew 1-1 with Conference premier side Braintree Town in a home friendly today.
Marks put the Iron ahead against the Trawlerboys and a stunning late free-kick by Lee Smith earned the hosts a draw. Braintree boss Alan Devonshire was pleased with his team’s performance:“We did OK and it was quite a good test for us.
“It sets us up nicely for next week when we start the season at Hereford.
Lowestoft drew 1-1 with Conference premier side Braintree Town in a home friendly today.
Marks put the Iron ahead against the Trawlerboys and a stunning late free-kick by Lee Smith earned the hosts a draw. Braintree boss Alan Devonshire was pleased with his team’s performance:“We did OK and it was quite a good test for us.
“It sets us up nicely for next week when we start the season at Hereford.
Chelmsford 1-5 Norwich City XI
A Norwich City 11 squad beat Chelmsford 5-1 in a special match commemorating Chelmsford City's 75th anniversary.
Two first half goals, including a penalty from Joshua Murphy, gave the visitors a 2-0 lead at half-time.
After the break Sam Long pulled a goal back for the Clarets. But after 69 minutes, Carlton Morris slotted home with Joshua Murphy doubling his tally for the afternoon nine minutes from time.
Substitute Harry Barker added the fifth in the Clarets' 75th anniversary match.
A Norwich City 11 squad beat Chelmsford 5-1 in a special match commemorating Chelmsford City's 75th anniversary.
Two first half goals, including a penalty from Joshua Murphy, gave the visitors a 2-0 lead at half-time.
After the break Sam Long pulled a goal back for the Clarets. But after 69 minutes, Carlton Morris slotted home with Joshua Murphy doubling his tally for the afternoon nine minutes from time.
Substitute Harry Barker added the fifth in the Clarets' 75th anniversary match.