Aberystwyth Town FC v Connah's Quay Nomads

A comparatively low-key start saw Max Woodcock's shot deflected wide for Nomads, then Alex Darlington went close with a classy long range speculative lob from halfway. Woodcock fired wide again but then just before the halfway point, Hughes rounded home keeper Seb Osment and managed to get the ball over the line despite a late clearance, and Nomads were ahead. The promising Rico Patterson saw a good cross gathered by George Ratcliffe, and Gwydion Dafis replaced Johnny Evans, injured on his 150th appearance in Black and Green. In fact, it was Dafis who pressurised the visiting back three in injury time, so that Lewis was able to win the ball and slot calmly past Ratcliffe for the equaliser. Patterson was then inches away from earning the lead for Aber with a trademark free kick which excited the home crowd, and the sides went in level at the break.

Into the second half, Dan Roberts headed past the post for Nomads, as did Darlington for Aber, then sub Olly Wright twice curled wide. Liam Walsh made a super goal saving tackle, then sub keeper Dave Jones got down really well to twice deny Hughes a second, as well as Sam Durrant. Durrant then missed the target twice more, with the Seasiders holding on gallantly for a point. Jones tipped over an attempt from Wright, then Patterson set up Jack Thorn who volleyed just wide. John Owen then saw a volley deflected for a corner with Aber threatening a late winner, but right at the death Jones did well to deny Hughes yet again, and the honourable stalemate was complete.