Cymru Premier round-up: Penybont top as Barry win first game
Ollie Hulbert celebrates after scoring Barry's winner against Flint
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Friday, 30 August
Haverfordwest County 3-0 Newtown: Defender Lee Jenkins celebrated his 23rd birthday with the opening goal for the hosts, a close-range header for his side to lead 1-0 at the break. Fellow defender Iori Humphreys added the second with Owain Jones also hitting the target. The win sent Haverfordwest to the top of the table before Saturday's games. Newtown remain fifth.
Saturday, 31 August
Bala Town 1-2 Penybont: Penybont maintained their unbeaten start to the season to move top of the JD Cymru Premier on goal difference as they came from behind to beat Bala at Maes Tegid. Kieran Lloyd had put Bala ahead on 18 minutes but second half goals James Crole and Clayton Green secured victory for Rhys Griffiths’ side, who have re-signed forward Nathan Wood on loan from Newport County.
Barry Town United 3-2 Flint Town United: Barry Town came back from trailing 2-0 to secure their first league win of the season at home to Flint Town United, who are still seeking their first victory. Josh Jones and Florian Yonsian had put the visitors in control but a second half turnaround saw Barry respond through Keenan Patten’s penalty, Sam Snaith and Ollie Hulbert.
Briton Ferry 1-5 Connah's Quay Nomads: Briton Ferry Llansawel remain bottom of the table after a fourth consecutive defeat although Luke Bowen gave Andrew Dyer’s side the lead at Old Road after five minutes. Fumpa Mwandwe levelled for Nomads nine minutes later. John Disney scored from the spot early in the second half to put the visitors ion front with goals from Aron Williams, Rhys Hughes and Tyler Berry sealing the win.
Caernarfon Town 1-2 Cardiff Met: Cardiff Met remain unbeaten after victory at Caernarfon. Matt Chubb gave The Archers the lead inside six minutes but the hosts level just before the 20 minute mark through Louis Lloyd’s penalty. Ryan Jenkins’ men secured the win just before the break with Ryan Reynolds scoring against his hometown club.