Rhydymwyn rule the roost in the Premier Division following their thrilling 3-2 success at Coedpoeth. They had a flying start and took the lead with a fine individual goal from Chris Guy but the hosts deservedly levelled through John Griffiths. Lee Reynolds extended the visitors lead and with the first action of the second half, Dan Drazdauskas looked to have put the game to bed but a late rally from Coedpoeth saw Griffiths net a further goal for the hosts.
Mold Alex lost ground at the top and they fought out a goal-less encounter at Alyn Park with FC Cefn in a game which clearly failed to live up to its top billing.
Venture managed to maintain their unbeaten start and they scrapped out a 3-2 verdict at Brymbo. Mark Woods gave Brymbo a deserved 18th minute lead but back came Venture on the stroke of half time to level through Mark Brown. A splendid header from Kevin Andrew Elmes restored Ventures lead for a short while and then there was a crucial penalty save by Brymbo keeper Dab Binnersley from Richard Jones and the hosts came back in it when Steve Jones prodded home a fine cross by Mark Woods but despite Brymbo’s strong finish, Elmes bagged a late Venture winner.
Tyrone Hopson had a dream debut for Johnstown and his goal looked as if it was going to help his side to their first victory of the season but a late effort from Will Roberts rescued Corwen a point.
At Tower Fields, Llangollen slumped to a 3-1 defeat at home to Hawarden Rangers whose marksmen were Danny Sullivan, Simon Roden and Matty Stillicorne with Andy Morris replying for Llan.
Gresford Athletic have ended a barren spell of failing to make an impression at Overton and they grabbed a 3-1 win to their credit. Huw Jones opened up the scoring for Gresford with a fierce free-kick but some extremely clever play by Alan Huxley enabled the hosts to level through Josh Bettley. Second half strikes from Owen Roberts however sealed the points for Gresford.
Penyffordd slammed out of sorts Brickfield Rangers 9-1. Netting two goals apiece were Sam Richardson, Gareth Lloyd and Chris Lavery with Richard Lawrence, Mike Shaw and Adam Pugh completed the rout. Firing a lone consolation goal was Alex Livesey.
The long awaited dual of Division One top dogs Saltney Town and Borras Park Albion did prove to be quite a spectacle which boasted plenty of drama and a missed Borras penalty by Stuart Williams which was saved by Mike Edwards and it proved costly so it was ironic that the Saltney winner came from a penalty spot by Jay Gibbons. To add to the Borras woes Nial Challoner was dismissed.
Argoed own the village bragging rights for the time being at least as goals from Gavin Pacedino, Marcus McGill and Paul Rambaldi provided them with a 3-0 success over New Brighton.
Glynceiriog did manage to get the monkey off their back and they defeated Llanuwchllyn 3-2.
LEX X1 were narrowly beaten 1-0 by Mold Juniors but Penley clinched an emphatic 5-1 win over Hawkesbury Villa with efforts from Aaron Williams(2), Ashley Williams(2) and an OG.
Acrefair took an 85th minute lead at Castell Alun who secured an injury time leveller through Tom Crewe who scored an exquisite bullet header.
League leaders Airbus fell to a shock 3-1 reversal in the Reserves Division against Penycae who netted through a Mike Latham double wich included a penalty and Richard Pierce.
Ian Hughes and Lewis Jones combined for Cefn Druids to sink Coedpoeth United 2-0.
The best result of all at this level belonged to Chirk AAA’s who thrashed LEX XI 10-1. The jewel in their crown was Sean Morris as his five goal salvo was the telling factor. Joe Roberts signalled his return to fitness converting a hat-trick with Matt Thompson and Steve Burke completing the debacle.
Gresford Athletic had three players dismissed as they flopped to a 4-2 reversal against Corwen Reserves with sub Chris Hughes bagging both of the hosts goals to pull them level at one stage.
Rhos Aelwyd are failing to find the kind of form which had them declared as champions last time out, they were beaten quite convincingly 4-1 by Bala Town with Aled Robertson securing a lone consolation goal.
Ruthin Town whitewashed Borras Park Albion 4-0, on target were Jordan McCarter(2), Matt Richardson and Gethin George.
Hawarden Rangers went down 5-4 in an absolute thriller against Castell Alun Colts whose fight-back was conjured up by Paul Lambert(2) Neil McGorian, Lewis Clamp and a winner worthy of winning any match from Josh Price who was celebrating his 18th birthday in fine style.
The Reserves and Colts league continues to be dominated by Mold Alex Reserves and their 1-0 win at Brickfield Rangers keeps them in top spot.
Borras Park Albion were uprooted 3-1 by Argoed United with ll be a good measure of their progress.
A solitary strike from Sam Evans was insufficient for FC Cefn to get amongst the points against Brymbo who secured a 2-1 success courtesy of efforts from Rhys Roberts and Richard Smith.
Garden Village were well and truly floored 7-3 by Penyffordd who had two hat-trick heroes in Gavin Mathias and talented 16 year old Tom Ainsworth after Ashley Salisbury had opened their tally.
Despite a fine Jordan Jenkins goal for LEX XI, they slipped up 2-1 against Ruthin Town.
Liam Hett and Lee Cousins combined for New Brighton Villa to beat Saltney Town 2-0.
Mold Alex lost ground at the top and they fought out a goal-less encounter at Alyn Park with FC Cefn in a game which clearly failed to live up to its top billing.
Venture managed to maintain their unbeaten start and they scrapped out a 3-2 verdict at Brymbo. Mark Woods gave Brymbo a deserved 18th minute lead but back came Venture on the stroke of half time to level through Mark Brown. A splendid header from Kevin Andrew Elmes restored Ventures lead for a short while and then there was a crucial penalty save by Brymbo keeper Dab Binnersley from Richard Jones and the hosts came back in it when Steve Jones prodded home a fine cross by Mark Woods but despite Brymbo’s strong finish, Elmes bagged a late Venture winner.
Tyrone Hopson had a dream debut for Johnstown and his goal looked as if it was going to help his side to their first victory of the season but a late effort from Will Roberts rescued Corwen a point.
At Tower Fields, Llangollen slumped to a 3-1 defeat at home to Hawarden Rangers whose marksmen were Danny Sullivan, Simon Roden and Matty Stillicorne with Andy Morris replying for Llan.
Gresford Athletic have ended a barren spell of failing to make an impression at Overton and they grabbed a 3-1 win to their credit. Huw Jones opened up the scoring for Gresford with a fierce free-kick but some extremely clever play by Alan Huxley enabled the hosts to level through Josh Bettley. Second half strikes from Owen Roberts however sealed the points for Gresford.
Penyffordd slammed out of sorts Brickfield Rangers 9-1. Netting two goals apiece were Sam Richardson, Gareth Lloyd and Chris Lavery with Richard Lawrence, Mike Shaw and Adam Pugh completed the rout. Firing a lone consolation goal was Alex Livesey.
The long awaited dual of Division One top dogs Saltney Town and Borras Park Albion did prove to be quite a spectacle which boasted plenty of drama and a missed Borras penalty by Stuart Williams which was saved by Mike Edwards and it proved costly so it was ironic that the Saltney winner came from a penalty spot by Jay Gibbons. To add to the Borras woes Nial Challoner was dismissed.
Argoed own the village bragging rights for the time being at least as goals from Gavin Pacedino, Marcus McGill and Paul Rambaldi provided them with a 3-0 success over New Brighton.
Glynceiriog did manage to get the monkey off their back and they defeated Llanuwchllyn 3-2.
LEX X1 were narrowly beaten 1-0 by Mold Juniors but Penley clinched an emphatic 5-1 win over Hawkesbury Villa with efforts from Aaron Williams(2), Ashley Williams(2) and an OG.
Acrefair took an 85th minute lead at Castell Alun who secured an injury time leveller through Tom Crewe who scored an exquisite bullet header.
League leaders Airbus fell to a shock 3-1 reversal in the Reserves Division against Penycae who netted through a Mike Latham double wich included a penalty and Richard Pierce.
Ian Hughes and Lewis Jones combined for Cefn Druids to sink Coedpoeth United 2-0.
The best result of all at this level belonged to Chirk AAA’s who thrashed LEX XI 10-1. The jewel in their crown was Sean Morris as his five goal salvo was the telling factor. Joe Roberts signalled his return to fitness converting a hat-trick with Matt Thompson and Steve Burke completing the debacle.
Gresford Athletic had three players dismissed as they flopped to a 4-2 reversal against Corwen Reserves with sub Chris Hughes bagging both of the hosts goals to pull them level at one stage.
Rhos Aelwyd are failing to find the kind of form which had them declared as champions last time out, they were beaten quite convincingly 4-1 by Bala Town with Aled Robertson securing a lone consolation goal.
Ruthin Town whitewashed Borras Park Albion 4-0, on target were Jordan McCarter(2), Matt Richardson and Gethin George.
Hawarden Rangers went down 5-4 in an absolute thriller against Castell Alun Colts whose fight-back was conjured up by Paul Lambert(2) Neil McGorian, Lewis Clamp and a winner worthy of winning any match from Josh Price who was celebrating his 18th birthday in fine style.
The Reserves and Colts league continues to be dominated by Mold Alex Reserves and their 1-0 win at Brickfield Rangers keeps them in top spot.
Borras Park Albion were uprooted 3-1 by Argoed United with ll be a good measure of their progress.
A solitary strike from Sam Evans was insufficient for FC Cefn to get amongst the points against Brymbo who secured a 2-1 success courtesy of efforts from Rhys Roberts and Richard Smith.
Garden Village were well and truly floored 7-3 by Penyffordd who had two hat-trick heroes in Gavin Mathias and talented 16 year old Tom Ainsworth after Ashley Salisbury had opened their tally.
Despite a fine Jordan Jenkins goal for LEX XI, they slipped up 2-1 against Ruthin Town.
Liam Hett and Lee Cousins combined for New Brighton Villa to beat Saltney Town 2-0.