Welsh National League (Wrexham Area)

In the Welsh National League Premier Division, FC Cefn triumphed 2-1 at Corwen to go clear at the top and unbeaten in four starts. Following a goal-less opening half, Simon Hulse steered Corwen into a 48th minute lead but it was short lived and Nicky Williams levelled with a 30 yard strike. A poor defensive clearance was punished by Stuart Thornley who lobbed the keeper from way out.

Chirk AAA got back to winning ways after their midweek drubbing and they came good to send overnight leaders Brymbo to their first defeat of the campaign. Chirk withstood some heavy Brymbo pressure in the early stages of the game before Gareth Williams put them ahead after some good work from Nathan Buckley. Naz Farhat almost put Chirk further ahead just before the interval but his shot hit the post and bounced across the line to safety. Chirk went further ahead on the hour mark when Darren Hignett's fierce free kick was only parried away by Kevin Andrews to Anthony Jones who put in the rebound. Farhat put the game beyond Brymbo's reach when he struck home from 20 yards before Brymbo fired a late consolation in the last minute through defender Luke Roberts.

Johnstown Youth went down 2-0 in their own back yard against Gresford Athletic and as early as the 11th minute they failed to deal with an Ashley Ryan free-kick and skipper Grahame Sutcliffe netted from close range with a bullet header. It had been a fairly even opening half but Gresford upped the tempo and created no end of chances, Robbie Jones and Steve Allman both fired narrowly wide but Alistair Gibson got a deserved second goal with a terrific strike from 35 yards out for Gresford to carve out a 2-0 victory.

Llangollen Town were beaten by an impressive Penyffordd who took a 2-0 interval lead with a double salvo from Gareth Lloyd. Llan pegged a goal back with a fine volley from Ben Powell but Nathan Lavender killed off any kdeas of a comeback grabbing third goal for the visitors.

Overton were held to a 1-1 draw by Hawarden Rangers who went ahead through a Danny Sullivan penalty but back came Overton to level the match late on through Willy Evans.

Full credit to Brickfield Rangers who shared a goal-less draw with Mold Alex.

Rhydymwyn made hard work of seeing of Llay Welfare, they raced into a 2-0 lead, Lee Reynolds broke the deadlock and Terrry Pugh extended thei lead from the penalty spot. Llay then looked as if they were going to turn this game on its head when they rallied to take a 3-2 lead but in a late surge, Rhyd equalized through Dave Bryan and went on to snatch an injury time winner through Dave Lea.

Borras Park Albion will think themselves fortunate to have taken a point from Penley whose penalty miss proved costly but what a six goal thriller it turned out to be. A brace from Shaun Cartwright and an Aaron Williams strike had Penley 3-2 up but Stuart Williams, Gareth Pugh and Nial Challoner salvaged a point for Borras.

Saltney have started re-writing their own history book with a seven goal rout away at Glyn Ceiriog that sees them move top of the league. They broke the deadlock early on through Marc Gunther who showed excellent composure to slot the ball home. Skipper Shaun Hughes doubled Saltney’s tally from the restart. Gunther then doubled his account to fire low in to the back of the net and by half time the hosts were on the rack when Liam Ashbrook had them in total command. To add to Glyn’s woes, Tom Lynch and Jake Gibbons plundered them into deeper trouble before Gunther was able to complete his hat-trick.

Hawkesbury Villa and Llanuwchllyn shared four goals and points with Scott Felton and John Jones getting the hosts goals.

LEX X1 boss David Williams was in jubilant mood as he was able to savour a 4-0 home win against his former side Garden Village and his marksmen were Lee Daley(2), Gareth Williams and Jay Evans.

League leaders Mold Juniors faltered for the fist time and they were well and truly turned over 3-1 by Acrefair who netted through Kevin Baker and a brace from Matty Bride.

In the Reserves Division, Airbus got back to winning ways by punishing Gresford Reserves 6-1, man of the match Lee Jones weighed in with a hat-trick with Paul McManus and Connor Boyd completing the rout all after Owen McGrath had given Gresford the lead.

Sean Morris(2) and Matt Thompson combined for Corwen to plot the 2-0 downfall of Cefn Druids.

There was nine goal thriller at the Ring where Llay Welfare kissed away a 4-1 lead but LEX under new boss Gareth Valentine hit back to take all three points. Making up their nap hand were Hari Jones, Gareth Jones, Gareth Williams, Aaron Griffiths and Matt Davies.

Castell Alun were crushed 6-0 in their own back yard by Corwen.

Venture shared a 1-1 draw with Penycae who had Steven Brooke cancelling out an Enion Edwards openeor.

Coedpoeth United let slip a 2-0 lead created by Craig Higgins and Sam Davies against Ruthin Town who hit back for a 2-2 draw.

Hawarden Rangers walloped Overton 7-0 and their marksmen were Tom Boyle(2), Chris Forshaw(2), Paul Cososo and John Cannon.

The Reserves and Colts Division pacesetters Mold Alex Reserves peppered six goals past LEX Colts. On target were Graham Long with a treble and Rory Coleman(2) who added to an own goal for them to propser 6-3. Hitting back were Tyrone Hopson and Keiran Walsh(2).

Up there with them are New Brighton Reserves who clinched a deserved 2-0 verdict over Ruthin Town Colts.

Borras Park Albion chalked up a 4-2 victory against Llangollen, netting fr the hosts were Tom Duckett, Ashley Jones, Corey Smart and Darren Duckett. Reducing the deficit were Glen Williams and Will Humphreys.

FC Cefn beat Argoed United 4-1 with the help of Nicky Williams, Tom Evans and Josh Foulkes.

In the days only other action, Brickfield let slip a 1-0 at Saltney Town who hit back through two goal Dave Whittaker a second half sub.