READING FC's first pre-season outing ended in defeat.

Royals fell short of expectations on Saturday after losing 2-1 to Eastleigh FC at Silverlake Stadium

Boss Paul Clement fielded 22 players on the day, including a host of first-team stars.

But goals from Paul McCallum and Ben Williamson either side of a Leandro Bacuna strike ensured victory for the hosts.

Here are some of the best pictures we snapped on the day.