The Welsh FA cup dreams of FC Cefn were in tatters when they were slammed 6-1 on home soil by Aberystwyth Town. It was always going to be a tall order going into the tie with 5 first-teamers absent, and whilst coming through the game with full credit, Darren Williams did manage a lone consolation strike which was well applauded by the 500 locals in attendance.

Turning to the Premier Division, Chirk AAA’s got their title plans back on track with a riveting 4-1 victory over Pen-y-fford. Star of the show was Hat-trick Hero Anthony Jones, who added to a Paul Edwards effort. Reducing the deficit for the visitors was Nick Owen. Coedpoeth United end a dismal spell by shading their clash with Brymbo 3-1. Back leading their attack after a three-week absence was Kevin Breeze, who converted a hat-trick. So Phil Hignett’s 93rd minute reply was too little too late.

Gresford Athletic were off-beam and flopped 1-0 at Llangollen Town. Richard Ackerley saved their blushes, saving a Simon Williams penalty but a stunning free kick from Stan Mars earned Llangollen maximum points.

Mold Alex got back to winning ways with a goal in each half from Chris Sheehan and Shane Parry. But to sour their success Joe Brazil was issued with a red card.

Venture got down to business to wallop Johnstown 6-0, making up their whitewash was Dale Hill and Kevin Andrew-Elmes who scored two goals apiece, with Adam Bradshaw and Richard Jones also on target.

Llay Welfare are still in the doldrums. They lost 2-0 at home to Overton.

In a fiercely contested division one league cup tie, Castell Alun Colts made mincemeat of Saltney Town, winning by 4-1. Their marksmen were Stuart Butler, Rhys Williams and two-goal Dave Bullough.

In Division 1 Borras Park Albion signalled their intentions for grabbing a promotion spot by whacking New Brighton 7-2. Back leading their attack following a three-game suspension was Nile Chaloner with a treble, Barry Torrence, on his debut struck twice with Matthew Rowlands and Steve Williams adding to their tally. Reducing the arrears were Paul Worrell and Robert Donaldson.

Acrefair defeated Llanuwchllyn 6-3. Man of the match Kevin Baker converted a hat-trick with Barry Glyn Denning, Mike Jones and Sean Valentine making up their six-goal haul.

Garden Village secured a 2-1 victory at Glynceiriog, who hit back through Don Shanks and LEX defeated Penley 2-0.

Chirk AAA’s continue to domimate the reserves dvision. They beat hosts LEX XI 5-0, and making up their nap hand were Joe Roberts (2), Jay Jones, Chris Hughes and Shaun Morris.

Airbus continue to put pressure on the leaders. They defeated Castell Alun 6-0 and their marksmen were Josh Parry, Josh Roberts, Jordan O’Brien, Jordan Ellis and Dan Lloyd.

A waterlogged pitch prevented the game between Bala Town and Coedpoeth going ahead.

Gresford Athletic fell to a heavy 5-0 defeat at home to Borras Park Albion who had Dale Williams and Darren Duckett grabbing two goals apiece and Matty Williams making up their haul.

Tom Owen was the lone marksman for Hawarden Rangers in their 2-1 home defeat against Ruthin Town.

Cefn Druids are building up a nice head of steam and they defeated Rhos Aelwyd 4-1. For the home side, Dean Williams, Alex Williams, Nathan Smith and Ian Hughes were on target with Mike Williams hitting back.

Mark Wilson provided Corwen with an early lead scoring with a close-range header and despite Matt Wood levelling the scores, Nathan Davis bagged a last-gasp winner for Corwen. Llay Welfare were back on the winning trail. They secured a 3-1 win at Overton.

In the match of the day in thr reserves and colts division, the game between Brymbo and Mold Alex ended goal-less but what a spectacle it was.

Argoed United are really in the hunt. They beat Llangollen 5-1 with Adam Lee (2), Matt Worthington and Nathan Ecclestone (2), with Nicky Williams firing a late response.

Borras Park Albion capped a fine afternoon’s play with all three of their sides winning and their colts side demolished hosts Garden Village 6-0. Their marksmen were Shaun Carter (2), Lucas Godfrey, Matthew Roden, Ashley Jones and Tom Duckett.

A strong Brickfield Rangers side sent hosts LEX XI crashing to a 5-1 defeat in their own back yard. Baggign the winner’s goals were Chris Owen and Alex Livesey with a hat-trick.

Pen-y-fford are enjoying a nice little purple patch with Alex Jones and Tim Owen adding to a Gavin Lloyd treble.

Elsewhere Saltney Town and Ruthin Town fought out a goal-less encounter.