AFC Fylde collect their opening pre-season win after seeing off Hyde United

AFC Fylde got off the mark in pre-season with Tuesday’s 3-1 win at Hyde United.

First-half goals from Tom Whelan and Cedric Main put the Coasters on their way, followed by a second-half strike from Ayden Wainwright.

Whelan grabbed the opener after 13 minutes, when he was found by Dylan Allen-Hadley and his bundled effort was deflected in from close range.

Main was denied by a fine save and Whelan almost scored from the subsequent corner, curling an effort just beyond the far post.

However, Fylde doubled the advantage shortly before the break as Adam Lewis’ cross found Main and he beat the keeper with a flicked finish which found the top corner.

Coasters head coach Craig Mahon made nine changes at half-time, Main and Zac Jones the two starters to keep their places.

Ethan Mitchell saw the first real chance of the second half following good work from Wainwright down the left.

The same player then saw an effort saved before Hyde pulled a goal back on 57 minutes.

James Kirby picked the ball up from all of 35 yards and lobbed Jones with a stunning effort from distance.

Fifteen minutes later, Academy scholar Wainwright made the most of a mistake at the back before firing into the top corner and restoring the Coasters’ two-goal lead.

Jack Morris probably should have added a fourth moments later, having a chance from the edge of the area but forcing a fingertip save from the Hyde keeper.

Next up for Mahon’s players is a return to Mill Farm on Saturday as they face another Huddersfield Town (3pm).

AFC Fylde: Jones, Trialist A, Meadowcroft, Lancaster, Lewis, Trialist B, Mayor, T Whelan, Jackson, Allen-Hadley, Main. Subs: Boyes, Trialist C, Taylor, C Whelan, Dougall, Merrie, Mitchell, Fisher, Wainwright, Morris.