City Reserves produced a superb second half display to beat their Southampton counterparts 4-2 in the Combination Cup.

The Saints had much the better of the first half and went in front after just two minutes when Jake Thomson's shot went in via a deflection off the head of Luke Wilkinson.

Further chances came and went for the hosts, but City pulled level just before half-time. Scott Murray found space on the edge of the box and angled a shot past Southampton keeper Tommy Forecast.

City's superior fitness showed in the second 45, with three quickfire goals after the interval.

David Noble curled in a 25-yard beauty before further efforts from Ivan Sproule and Steve Brooker.

A late Saints goal proved nothing more than a consolation, as City took an early lead in their Combination Cup group.

John Akinde, City's latest recruit from Ebbsfleet United, played 35 minutes in the second half. He replaced Nick Dunn, with Murray moving back to right-back for the rest of the game to get 90 minutes under his belt.

City assistant manager Keith Millen told bcfc.co.uk: "It was a really good second half performance and we scored some great goals.

"A lot of the professionals got a good run-out, the youngsters defended really well and John (Akinde) played well when he came on."

City Reserves: Weale; Edwards, Wilkinson, Dunn (Akinde 55), Boon; Sproule, Williams (Kington 85), Noble, Murray; Brooker, Trundle. Subs not used: Stambolziev, Bradley.