What proved to be the match winner - and only goal - arrived a minute into stoppage time when Chris Scannell struck to inflict defeat upon new City boss Gary McKinstry.

However, he will be encouraged by his side's performance who more than matched their more fancied opponents in the opening exchanges.

The Reds might have broken the deadlock after 25 minutes only for George McMullan to see a spot-kick awarded for a foul on Scannell well saved by Gavin Cushley.

A few moments later Conor Forker came close for City when he was set up by Shea Campbell but he sent his effort just over the bar.