Cymru Premier round-up: Newtown win seventh in a row
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Friday, 6 October
Cardiff Met 2-1 Barry Town United; Eliot Evans, his third of the season, and Harry Owen's early second half goals put Cardiff Met firmly in control against Barry at Cyncoed to see them move up to sixth. Callum Huggins' first goal for Barry was a late consolation for Steve Jenkins' side, who remain in the bottom two.
Aberystwyth Town 1-1 Connah's Quay Nomads: Bottom of the table Aberystwyth ended Connah's Quay Nomads' seven match winning streak with an impressive point at Park Avenue. Jordan Davies put the visitors ahead four minutes before the break with his 10th goal of the season. But John Owen levelled for Aber in first half stoppage time.
Saturday, 7 October
Bala Town 2-1 Colwyn Bay: Bala ended a run of five games without a league win as Colin Caton's side defeated the club where he began his management career. Ryan Rogers gave the hosts the lead in the final minute of the first half but Guto Williams equalised for the Bay in stoppage time. Nathan Peate secured a much needed win for Bala, who are back up to sixth.
Newtown 4-0 Caernarfon Town: Chris Hughes' Newtown secured a seventh successive league win and consolidated their place in third spot with victory over Caernarfon at Latham Park. Aaron Williams' first half double set Newtown on their way before the striker completed his hat-trick and Ryan Sears sealed the win late in the game with the fourth. Newtown's Arnie Roberts became the league's youngest player at the age of 15years, six months and nine days when he replaced Zeli Ismael with a minute of normal time remaining.
Penybont 1-3 The New Saints: Leaders The New Saints atr four points clear at the top after they came from behind to beat Penybont and maintain their unbeaten record. Bont went ahead in a frantic first half with Chris Venables netting from Mael Davies' pinpoint cross. But the hosts were reduced to 10 men when Josh Yorwerth was sent-off following a clash with Ryan Astles.
Saints responded after the break with Brad Young scoring twice in the space of four minutes early in the second half to put his side ahead before Ryan Brobbel sealed the win for Saints with his sixth league goal of the season.
Pontypridd United 2-0 Haverfordwest County: Pontypridd end a run of five game without a win with victory in the late game over Haverfordwest. Joe Hunt gave the home side a 10th minute lead and after Tyrese Owen was sent-off after getting a second yellow card, Jack Karadogan sealed the win for Ponty.
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