WELSH PREMIER

CHAMPIONS The New Saints suffered only their second Welsh Premier League defeat of the season but remain on top of the table on goal difference, writes Chris Smart.

They went down by the only goal of the game at Park Hall to promoted Barry Town United who have experienced mixed fortunes on their return to the top flight of the pyramid.

Kayne McClaggon netted for the South Walians six minutes into the second half.

As a result of this reverse TNS are on the same number of points as Connahs Quay Nomads but have a superior goal difference – and the pair are one point clear of Cardiff Met University.

The students went on the rampage to crush hapless Carmarthen Town 5-0 at Cyncoed to maintain the pressure on the two frontrunners.

The Old Gold who languish at the foot of the table fell behind after only 17 minutes when Dave Vincent put the ball through his own net.

Kyle McCarthy made it 2-0 before the break and afterwards it was one- way traffic as Elliot Evans bagged a brace and Adam Roscrow also netted.

Connahs Quay maintained their hopes of making the battle for honours a tight affair as they overcame a battling Prestatyn Town 2-1.

All the goals came in the second half with Kai Edwards and Michael Bakare made it 2-0 for the Nomads before Alec Williams swooped for a late on for the North Wales Seasiders

Bala Town appear to have recovered from a sluggish start to the season winning their fourth game on the bounce 2-1 at home to Llandudno.

Nathan Burke and Mike Hayes netted for the Lakesiders with Sam Hart converting a penalty for Llandudno.

Aberystwyth continued to show signs of improvement aswell as they overcame Cefn Druids 1-0 thanks to a 74th minute goal by John Owen.

In other action Bangor City won 2-1 at Newtown thanks to a brace of goals by Dean Rittenburg.

Newtown’s goal came from Jamie Reed. .