The Welsh Cup which was at its preliminary round stage and the days big cup upset was at Borras Park Albion who dumped Rhos Aelwyd out of the competition 4-1 despite needing extra time. Aelwyd conceded an early own goal but Craig Goodwin gave Rhos a lifeline when he put his side on level terms. In the extra time period that followed, Paul Williams, Mark Roberts and Matt Woods made this tie safe.

Brickfield Rangers fell at the first hurdle and Hawarden Rangers won in a canter 4-0 with efforts from Paul McNeil, Steve Owen(2) and Neil Robinson.

Corwen were sunk 2-1 by old adversaries Chirk AAA’s. Iwan Jones bagged the Corwen consolation goal.

Out go Castell Alun Colts they were just out-shaded following extra time at Llandudno Junction who took a 2-0 half time lead before Mark Harding replied on his debut and Richard Driffield forced extra time, The game looked set for penalties until with the last kick of the game when Dwyfor Williams free kick flew past keeper Robbie Williams.

Due to the cup action there was a shortened Premier Division programme and in the battle of new boys Gwersyllt Athletic it was FC Cefn who came out on top to win 4-3 with strikes from Lee Price(2), Ben Roberts (pen) and Lee Jones.

Overton fought out a goal-less draw with Llay Welfare and the fact that Overton keeper Wayne Wright was best on view this perhaps tells best of all the story of this match.

Penycae had an excellent 8-1 triumph to kick off their campaign and they set the highest of standards flooring Brymbo 8-1. Ian Andrews was the days highest scoring notching four goals. Ian Williams and Aled Williams then both weighed in with double salvo’s.

In Division One, making their league baptism were Hawkesbury Villa who failed to make they impact they were hoping for and they were beaten 3-1 by neighbours New Brighton whose marksmen were Paul Worrall with a double blast and Chris Smiles. Simon Roberts did secure a lone consolation goal.

Communities First fell to a 5-3 defeat against Johnstown Youth who went nap through Kevin Valentine and Tom Smith who bagged a brace in each half and completing the rout was Scott Jones.

Holt Nomads came back from being a goal behind against Glyn Ceiriog and won 3-1 in the end with strikes from Geoff Jones and Luke Mitchell(2).

Garden Village took the honours to clinch a 4-2 success at Mold Juniors who hit back via Kristian Davies and Andy Williams.

In the RESERVES LEAGUE, champions Bala had a convincing 5-1 victory at Hawarden who replied through Keiran Derbyshire.

Many thought Airbus UK chief Steve Benyon took a gamble by giving debuts to several classy teenagers signed from Borras Park Youth but they made quite an impression as the Wingmakers won 5-0 against Penycae. Completing their nap hand were Mark Atkinson, Niall Challoner and Gary McConnell with a treble.

At Stansty Park, LEX XI were clearly second best against a plucky Ruthin Town Reserves who whitewashed their hosts 5-0 with strikes from Mike Garner and Sam Griffiths who both struck twice and Gwidion Ifan.

Castell Alun Colts shared eight goals and the points with Cefn Druids, netting for the hosts were player boss Damian Wilkins(2), Danny Stennett and a Drew Wickens own goal.

Rhos Aelwyd got off to a great start by defeating Gresford Athletic 2-0. Their marksmen were Liam Jones and Darren Greenway.

Buckley were another team that were able to go nap, they defeated hosts Borras Park 5-0.

Coedpoeth slipped up 5-2 at Llay Welfare who went nap through James Pierce(2), Jamie Heath(2) and Kerry Howells with Rhys Hughes making his debut bagging both of the Coedpoeth.

There was a full RESERVES AND COLTS Division and the best performance of the day belonged to New Brighton Reserves who walloped Glyn Ceiriog 6-1. Their marksmen were Charlie Barton, Chris Barren, Rob Jones, Tony Howard, Andy Morris and Adam Charlesworth.

FC Cefn Reserves shared the spoils in a 1-1 derby encounter with Acrefair but Mike Parry had his goal cancelled out by Adam Bradshaw.

Brymbo shared six goals and the points with Brickfield Rangers, Alex Mills, Ryan Brindley and Jason Roberts getting the hosts goals which were all cancelled out by Liam White, Liam Skelnar and Matt Bride.

Danny Parry and Phil Sadler gave Garden Village a narrow 2-1 victory over Borras Park Albion who replied through Mat Redmond.

Johnstown Youth Reserves just shaded their encounter with Overton Reserves 3-2, on target were Ian Williams, Richie Wright and Josh Jones.

Llangollen Town Colts were second best and were defeated 2-0 by Penley.

Hawarden Rangers slammed Penyffordd 5-3, their marksmen were Tom Owen, Kris Walmsley, Keiran Derbyshire Richie Lawrenson, and Jack Gregory. Responding were Jimmy Barnes and two for Geoff Dew.

Elgan Hughes, Alan Davies and Andy Edwards secured Ruthin Town a point in a 3-3 draw with Corwen.