Seven-goal Citizens come from behind to steam into FAW Amateur Trophy final

Penmaenmawr (yellow and blue) and Bangor battle for the ball. Pictures: MATT JOHNSON – huge thanks

DRAGON SIGNS FAW AMATEUR TROPHY SEMI-FINAL – MARCH 21, 2026

Penmaenmawr Phoenix 1 (T Jones 16)
CPD Dinas Bangor City 1876 7 (Long 45+2, Summers-Jones 49, McManus 58, Marshall OG 62, Carey 65, 68, McGonigle 82)

After 45 minutes of this much-awaited semi-final Penmaenmawr led 1-0 and a shock looked on the cards, but an equaliser in first half stoppage time from Bangor changed everything.

The Citizens went 2-1 up very early in the second half and then ended up running away with an all-Tier 3 tie which saw Michael Johnston’s side struggle to break down a stubborn Phoenix in that opening period.

The final result, however, ensures 1876 are through to the biggest final in their short history and will meet Pontardawe Town of Ardal South West in next month’s showpiece.

Bangor knew they were in for a tough fight against Pen having dropped two points at Cae Sling in an early season league encounter. Phoenix are one of only two teams to prevent City winning in ANW combat this term.

And for the vast majority of the first half, it looked like another epic struggle was in store.

Declan McManus found the net early at the Blue Turtle Arena, but was ruled to be offside.

Toby Jones then fired Phoenix into a 16th minute lead, much to the delight of the travelling fans from Penmaenmawr.

Pen keeper Cameron Darling kept the Citizens at bay until two minutes into added time at the end of the half, Adam Long netted from a rebound after McManus’ initial effort was kept out.

HALF-TIME: Penmaenmawr Phoenix 1-1 Bangor City 1876

Dylan Summers-Jones gets away from Pen skipper Ricky Jones

Four minutes into the second half, that crucial third goal of the semi went Bangor’s way as Dylan Summers-Jones headed in his 19th goal of 2025-26.

Pen tried to rally, but on 58 minutes it was 3-1 when Josh Carey delivered into the box and McManus controlled before heading home.

When Anthony Marshall headed into his own net just past the hour, the Citizens were well on their way to the final.

Carey then took centre stage with a quick and clinical brace to make extra sure Bangor were heading through.

A big bonus for the treble-chasers was the introduction as a substitute of top-scorer Corrig McGonigle, welcomed back warmly after a recent injury.

And typically, McGonigle powered in his 32nd goal of the campaign on 82 minutes to round off the scoring.

PENMAENMAWR PHOENIX

Cameron Darling, Dean Wright, Kyle Cooper, Anthony Marshall, Sion Williams, Daniel McIlvogue, Toby Jones, Jay Sutton, Dan Evans, Leon Atkins, Ricky Jones (c).
Subs used: James Hobson, Elliot Jarvis, Daniel Williams, Darren Evans, Shaheen Ahmed.

CPD DINAS BANGOR CITY 1876

Carl Jones, Cai Powell Roberts (c), Cai Owen, James Barry, Dylan Summers-Jones, Declan mcManus, Tommy Creamer, Dion Donohue, Josh Carey, Jack Smith, Adam Long.
Subs used: Josh Davies, Iolo Hughes, Jamie Reed, Corrig McGonigle, Dion Jones.

ATTENDANCE: 629

Pontardawe Town and Bangor City 1876 will meet in the Dragon Signs Amateur Trophy Final on Saturday 25 April, with a neutral venue to be confirmed in due course.