With just seconds left before the interval, Slimbridge once again found themselves on the attack. A beautiful ball down the wing found Smith, who did well to find a yard of space, before shooting. 

His shot looked destined to be heading into the far corner, but for an outstanding save by Armstrong, who at full stretch managed to tip it onto the post and to safety, bringing an end to a strong first-half showing.

The Swans, who would have been full of optimism after the first half, were sent straight back to reality within 10 minutes of the restart. 

A looped ball over the top found Milo Murgatroyd, who expertly picked out Cleary, leaving the number nine with the simple task of finding an open net to put the Larks ahead. 

The game then became more of a midfield scrap, with both teams receiving multiple bookings, although the spirit of the Swans was not dampened. 

In the dying embers, it was now or never for Slimbridge, who really should have been level after Luke Bence’s chance. 

A floated delivery found the head of Bence, who was all alone eight yards from goal, but the centre-back couldn’t hit the target. 

A final chance for the Swans would come in the form of a Stokes free kick on the edge of the box, despite initially looking good, there was too much curl on the ball, which sailed past the post, bringing the full-time whistle.

Slimbridge are back at Thornhill Park on Saturday when our old friends Bristol Manor Farm are the visitors. (3.00pm)

Prior to this game, our second Former Players reunion event will take place starting with a team photo on the pitch at 1.30pm. Any former players wishing to join the event should contact Dave Wherrett on 07934 to get their names added to our list on the turnstiles for free admission to the game. Everyone who attends is encouraged to bring club memorabilia for scanning to add to our growing club archives. 

Supporters Club Man of the Match: Hadyn Evans