After an intense period of Cup action, it was back to the ‘bread and butter’ of the league in the Welsh National League and in the Premier Division, league leaders Castell Alun Colts were held to a 2-2 by Corwen. Writing all of the headlines again was teenage sensation Mike Pritchard who netted both of his sides goals, one of which was a stunning free-kick. Hitting back for Corwen were Andy Roberts who got the final touch to a bobbling ball on the goal-line and Dewi Edwards who managed to fire a late equaliser.

Coedpoeth United arrested their slump form with a stunning 2-0 victory over Hawarden Rangers. It came following a goal-less opening half and on target was Dion Jones with two well carved out goals.

Penycae had no answer to rampant Rhos Aelwyd who won this local derby with ease 4-1, their marksmen were Phil Coffin, Tom Davies who opened their account with a fine header, Eryl Roberts and Darren Wright. Hitting back for the hosts was Ian Andrews.

Overton and FC Cefn shared the spoils in a 1-1 draw with Mark Astbury having his goal wiped out by Will Eastwood.

Venture defeated Borras Park Albion 4-2 with goals from Nicky Chesters, Neil Evans, Mark Brown and Darren Gallop with Albion’s response coming from Arthur Ruminske and a Barry Torrence penalty.

Johnstown continue to rule the roost in Division One, they walloped Holt Nomads 5-1, making up their nap hand were Chris Baddeley, Tom Smith(2), Jordon Smith and Wayne Vernon with Darren Reynolds firing a lone consolation goal.

Keeping pressure on them are New Brighton who whitewashed their hosts Penyffordd 6-0. On target were Paul Rambaldi with a goal in each half, an OG, Chris Miles, Chris Evans and Mark Evans.

Acrefair were floored on home turf 4-2 by Hawkesbury Villa whose marksmen was Darryl Billings who netted all four of the Villa goals. Responding were Ryland Roberts and Darryl Jones.

Garden Village continue to go great guns, strikes from James Fenlon(2), Paul Jones Lee Davies and Dave Edmonson had them toppling Buckley United 5-0.

Communities First beat Glyn Ceiriog 5-0 and making up their haul were Nicky Williams,

Mold Juniors were sunk 1-0 at Llanuwchllyn who have pulled out of the relegation zone, grabbing the games only goal was Daniel Pritchard.

The RESERVES LEAGUE is being dominated by Ruthin Town, their 2-1 success over Coedpoeth keeps them clear at the top. Jack Williams grabbed both goals which included an 89th minute winner. Replying was Chris Hughes.

Borras Park Albion fell to a 4-1 home defeat against Elements Cefn Druids whose marksmen were Gary Tebble, Levi Roberts, Steve Jones and Drew Wickens. Hitting back was Richie Evans.

Gresford Athletic got back on track with a narrow 2-1 win over Penycae. Tim Steele provided them with a first half lead and Robbie Jones effort from deep was worthy of winning any match.

Rhos Aelwyd were defeated 2-0 at home by Hawarden Rangers who netted a goal in each half from Nicky Jones and Chris Forshaw.

Llangollen shared six goals and the points with Castell Alun Colts. Grabbing the hosts goals were Jonathan Jones, Simon Williams and Ben Really.

The LEX XI game at Llay Welfare ended goal-less.

Still dominating the RESERVES AND COLTS league are FC Cefn who beat Corwen 3-1, on target were Jamie Walton and Nicky Jones(2).

New Brighton could well be the dark horses nest emphasised by their 6-0 triumph over Acrefair, their marksmen were Nathan Blythen, Steve Sumner, Charlie Barton(2), Hayden Berry and Chris Barron.

Borras Park Albion were turned over good and proper, 7-1 in fact by Penyffordd whose marksmen were Mark Rowlands(2), Matt Huxley and Ricky Jones who scored four.

Hawarden Rangers walloped Overton 7-1 and Glyn Ceiriog were whitewashed 9-0 at Johnstown.