TWO-GOAL EVANS FIRES ARCHERS TO THE SUMMIT
CARDIFF MET UNIVERSITY continued their impressive form to go to the top of the Welsh Premier League table with an excellent 2-0 victory at Prestatyn Town.
Elliot Evans was the star of the show as he grabbed both goals, his first coming after 41 minutes and the second 11 minutes from the end following Ben Bowler’s splendid pass.
The Archers took over at the head of the table from Connahs
Quay Nomads, who held the top spot temporarily following a 1-1 draw at Bala on Friday night.
Mike Wilde fired the Nomads into the lead on 37 minutes, but a late penalty from Chris Venables rescued a point for the Lakesiders. Things go from bad to worse for
Carmarthen Town as they slumped to their 11th defeat in 13 outings and remain rooted to the foot of the table.
The Old Gold went down 2-0 to fellow strugglers Newtown at Richmond Park, with Luke Boudford and Neil Mitchell netting for the visitors.
Barry Town, promoted from the Welsh League last season, continued their recent improvement as they beat Llandudno 2-0 at Jenner Park.
Defender Chris Hugh and the league’s joint top scorer Kayne McLaggon – a summer signing from Southern Premier Merthyr – were on target for Barry. Premier League champions
The New Saints will today aim to reach the semi-finals of the IRN-BRU Cup for the second successive season when they play host to Scottish Championship side Queen of the South at Park Hall.
In Welsh League Division One, leaders Haverfordwest County secured a 2-1 victory over visitors
Ton Pentre meaning they are two points clear at the top ahead of Gwent outfit Goytre. Greg Walters and Dan Williams struck to give County maximum points.
Despite a Luke Bowen hattrick, Port Talbot Town went down 5-3 at home to local rivals Briton Ferry Llansawel. Bowen’s scoring exploits were eclipsed as Stephen Davies (two), Rory Healey, Scott Kenyon and Gareth Jones netted for Ferry. Afan Lido thumped Cambrian & Clydach 4-1, Jordan Follows’ brace handed Llanelli Town a 2-1 victory at Undy Athletic while Marcus Griffiths and Cullen Kinsella gave Penybont a 2-1 triumph at Goytre United. The top of the table clash in the Huws Gray Alliance between leaders Caernarfon Town and second-placed Airbus UK
Broughton ended 3-3. This means the Canaries stay on top, two points clear of the Wingmakers with Denbigh – who won 2-0 at Holyhead on Friday with Andrew Swarbrick and Josh Davies scoring – a further four points adrift in third place.
Airbus actually squandered a three-goal advantage established through Leo Riley, Steve Tommosen and Alonso Fosu-Mensah.
Caernarfon scored all their goals in the last half hour with Gareth Edwards, Danny Brookwell and Jay Gibbs netting.
Gresfield Athletic went on the rampage to crush winless
Llandudno Junction 7-1, Obi Anoruo bagging a hat-trick and Owen Roberts netting a brace.
Tom Welsh scored a late winner for Rhyl who beat Flint
Town United 3-2, Porthmadog overcame Penryhncoch 3-0, Ruthin Town and Caersws drew 1-1 and it was goalless between Guilsfield and Holywell Town.