In an packed Welsh National League programme, pacesetting Chirk AAA’s shared four goals and the points with Venture who opened the scoring through Danny Roberts. Chirk turned the game on its head to lead 2-1 but Venture were not to be denied and new kid on the Leighton Jones snatched a late equaliser. Grabbing the Chirk goals were Joe Roberts and Chris Roberts.

Penycae did manage to get back to winning ways but they did not have things all of their own way at Gwersyllt who breached their defence three times through Adam Pugh(2) and Phil Gidley but Penycae finished strong to win 4-3.

Borras Park Albion held Corwen to a 2-2 draw, Matt Woods and Barry Torrence netted the hosts goals with Dewi Edwards and Iwan Jones responding.

Brickfield Rangers were just pipped by the odd goal in seven going down 4-3 against Castell Alun Colts. Hitting back for Brickie were John Dean, Sean Skimmins and Owen Williams. David Bullough and new signing Matty Cooper with a brace of goals and Richard Driffield.

Being thin on resource, Coedpoeth United dropped points in a 2-2 draw with Llay Welfare; so a missed Kevin Breeze penalty proved costly. On target for the hosts were teenage find of the season Rhys Hughes and Gavin Lancaster who converted a second half penalty.

A huge crowd swelled the banks of their smashing new ground at The Myga as FC Cefn held Rhos Aelwyd to a credible 3-3 draw. Will Eastwood broke the deadlock before Rhos led three time through Tony Cann(2) and Phil Coffin but Cefn conjured up a late leveller through Lee Price t o get a deserved share of the spoils.

In the days other game, Overton flopped to 4-1 reversal against Hawarden Rangers who prospered with strikes from Alan Evans who converted a hat-trick and Lewis Price. Securing a lone consolation goals was Adam McLoughlin.

In Division One, Johnstown continue to rule the roost, they beat Acrefair 3-1 to open up a three point gap at the top and making their impression were Chris Baddeley, Tom Smith and Scott Jones.

New Brighton failed to protect their unbeaten start, the went down 1-0 at home to Penley.

Garden Village thrashed Buckley United 5-1, making up their nap hand were Dave Jones(2), Paul Jones, James Fenlon and James Francis.

Mold Juniors walloped Communities First 6-2, their marksmen were Dean Gittins and Dan Jones with two goals apiece, Matt Lurtz and Andy Williams. Responding were Nicky Williams, James Williams and Charlie Davies.

Glyn Ceiriog were back on the winning trail with a 2-1 win at Penyffordd.

In the Reserves Division, only three points split the top six sides. The best result of the day belonged to LEX who narrowly defeated Airbus 2-1. Grabbing the hosts goals were Sean Reid and John Atherton who netted a late winner after Nial Challoner had replied.

Elements Cefn Druids are off the mark and they were impressive when beating Gresford Athletic 3-2. George Koumas opened the scoring for the visitors but a double blast by Josh Rush and Gary Tebble changed the course of the game. Tim Steele had Gresford on level terms but a third goal for Druids was worthy of winning any game when a diving header by Rush left Richard Ackerley helpless.

Rhos Aelwyd whacked Llay Welfare 7-1 and the days leading scorer was Andy Bevan who netted five of the Rhos goals, making up the mauling were Steven Rees and Jamie Rogers.

Ruthin Town whitewashed Borras Park Albion 9-0.

Hawarden Rangers chalked up a 5-2 verdict over Coedpoeth. Completing their tally were Nick Jones(2), Greg Walker, Tom Owen and Craig Forshaw.

In the only other action, Buckley Town beat Llangollen Town 4-1 with efforts from Stuart Woods, Joe Mackereth and Craig Worthington(2).

In the Reserves and Colts league, we have three sides sharing the leadership in Corwen, FC Cefn and Brickfield.

Glyn Ceiriog were overpowered 4-0 by FC Cefn whose marksmen were Mike Jones(2), Ryan Anderson and Jamie Watkin.

Brickfield’s 4-3 win at Hawarden has them sitting pretty, on target were Liam White(2), James Edwards on his debut and John McGrath.

Borras Park shared four goals and the points in a 2-2 draw at Penley. James Conway and Steve Richardson wiped out a Ryan Jones brace of goals for the hosts.

Acrefair Youth had no answer to a rampant Overton who won this encounter with ease 7-3. Weighing in with double salvo’s were Lewis Williams, Ellis Jones and Pete Edwards with Dan Loughlin completing the debacle. The hosts hit back through Mark Wilkes(2) and Barry Glendenning.

Brymbo secured a narrow 2-1 win over Llangollen with strikes from Ryan Brimfield and Aled Powell.