The hosts started brightly and took the lead in seven minutes when Deian Parry broke into the middle of the penalty area and rounded the keeper before rolling the ball into the empty net. Hotspur doubled their advantage four minutes later a shot from the edge of the penalty area by Leon Doran eluded the trialist goalkeeper.

As the first half progresseed, 1876 grew into the game and started to create more chances. On 27 minutes, Chris Jones was clean through on goal against his former club but was denied by a point-blank save from home goalkeeper Paul Pritchard.

However, from the resultant corner Tom Clarke - another former Hotspur player - reduced the deficit when he side-footed the ball home at the back post. An equaliser almost arrived a few minutes later when a Joe Culshaw free-kick from 20 yards struck the post and Chris Jones setn the rebound wide.

Several substitutions were made at half-time as 1876 adopted a different shape for the second period. The team pressed for an equaliser but it was the hosts who came close to increasing their advantage on 63 minutes when Mark Hawkins had to make a sharp save with his feet to keep the ball out.

Half-time substitute Gethin Thomas looked lively in midfield for 1876 and manufactured a chanced to shoot from just outside the penalty area midway through the second period, but his effort was saved.

As the game entered the final quarter hour, the hosts took advantage of a slip at the back which allowed Callum Parry to make the score 3-1 somewhat against the run of play.

Chris Jones almost had a chance to reduce the deficit with four minutes of normal time left following a short back pass but the home defence managed to clear the danger.

Five minutes into stoppage time the hosts increased their advantage as Alex Jones headed in at the back post after a free kick was swung into the box from the right. The 4-1 scoreline was perhaps somewhat harsh given 1876's contribution to game overall, although credit is due to Hotspur for taking their chances at key moments.

We would like to thank Holyhead Hotspur for hosting the game and the welcome afforded to our players and officials. We wish them all the best for the season ahead.