Cymru Premier round-up: Newtown sixth after win over Haverfordwest

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Rhys Hesden scored Newtown's second goal in their 2-0 victory over Haverfordwest County.

JD Cymru Premier

Saturday, 10 December

Connah's Quay Nomads P-P Aberystwyth Town: Match postponed due to a frozen pitch at the Deeside Stadium.

Flint Town United 1-1 Cardiff Met: Brandon Diau rescued a point for Flint Town four minutes from time against Cardiff Met to halt a run of four defeats. Lewis Rees gave the visitors the lead from the penalty spot half way through the first half after Anthony Stephens was adjudged to have fouled Matt Chubb. But Lee Fowler's side equalised late on when towering defender Diau headed home from a corner.

Sunday, 11 December

Caernarfon Town P-P The New Saints

Newtown 2-0 Haverfordwest County: The Robins moved up to sixth in the Cymru Premier after victory over Haverfordwest in the only game to be played on Sunday. Nigel Aris slotted home the opening goal in the first half after fine work by Nick Rushton., County enjoyed plenty of possession but lacked a cutting edge and substitute Rhys Hesden capitalised on a mistake by Bluebirds keeper Lee Idzi to score a second with seven minutes remaining. It was Newtown's fifth consecutive win in all competitions and their first clean sheet since the opening game of the season.

Penybont P-P Airbus UK Broughton

Pontypridd United P-PBala Town

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