Arlesey Town fell to a hefty 5-0 defeat at St Albans City in their Calor Southern League Premier Division clash on Saturday.
John Frendo gave Saints the lead after 19 minutes from the penalty spot, before James Comley (41) made it 2-0.
Striker Barry Hayles was then dismissed for the visitors, but they held on for most of the second period, until three goals in stoppage time.
Frendo made it a brace. while Richard Graham scored and Jamal Lowe gave the scoreline a flattering loook.
Biggleswade Town’s clash at Stourbridge was postponed.
The Waders travel to Biggleswade United in the Bedfordshire Senior Cup second round on Tuesday night, while Arlesey host Barton Rovers.