SWANSEA City reserves kicked off their new campaign with a 3-0 defeat at Torquay yesterday.

Alan Curtis's side, which included Jazz Richards, Neil Taylor, Shaun MacDonald and Scott Donnelly, were level after 45 minutes at Plainmoor.

But second-half goals from Saul Halpin, Lathanial Rowe-Turner and Ashley Yeoman helped the hosts to victory.

Next up for the second string is a match against Swindon at The Gnoll on Tuesday, September 7.