Wellington AFC were knocked out of the Premier Cup after an 8-0 defeat at Weston-super-Mare.
Weston, who play three divisions above Wellington, used a mixture of first-team and academy players at Optima Stadium on Tuesday, November 3.
The Tangerines held firm for 20 minutes, but Weston took control when Will Dawes scored from a free-kick.
Dawes doubled the hosts’ lead seven minutes later, cutting in from the right before driving the ball inside the far post.
Leighton Green made it 3-0 in the 32nd minute, squeezing the ball home after Weston broke forward.
He struck again seven minutes later, tapping in a cross from close range.
Dawes completed his hat-trick six minutes after the restart with a drive from 30 yards.
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A double block on the line denied Weston a sixth goal before Wellington goalkeeper Luke Vernon made a save.
James Watts added a sixth in the 66th minute, running onto a ball over the top before finishing.
Theo Evans scored eight minutes later, converting a cross from the right.
Wellington’s best chance came in the 84th minute, when Ben Evett’s drive was saved.
Weston substitute Freddie Pegler was sent off four minutes later for pulling back Wellington captain Josh Baker after Baker was played out wide.
Harry Logan completed the scoring in the 90th minute, volleying home a cross from the right.
Wellington return to Jewson Western League action on Saturday, November 7, when Ivybridge Town visit the Carly Press Ground.
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