Cymru Premier: Williams brace sees Saints edge County
Jordan Williams (L) claimed two of The New Saints' three goals against Haverfordwest
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Friday, 31 October
Bala Town 1-0 Llanelli Town: Olamide Ibrahim capitalised on slack Llanelli defending to score the only goal of the game after 14 minutes at Maes Tegid to see Bala move up to sixth while Llanelli remain rooted to the bottom of the table and are six points adrift of safety.
Saturday, 1 November
Caernarfon Town 4-1 Briton Ferry Llansawel: Caernarfon came from a goal down to crush Ferry and keep up the pressure on second-placed Penybont. It had looked encouraging for the visitors when Corey Hurford gave them the lead, only for Caernarfon to respond in style as Sion Bradley, with a brace, Adam Davies and Phil Mooney found the net.
Cardiff Met 0-3 Connah's Quay Nomads: Nomads eased past Met, helped by being awarded two penalties in the game. The first came after just four minutes, with Rhys Hughes converting, before Harry Franklin doubled the lead on 22 minutes. Hughes made no mistake with his second spot kick 15 minutes from time to seal the win.
Flint Town United 3-4 Penybont: Penybont edged a thriller at Flint as the side in second place held off their hosts. Jack Thorn gave Flint the lead but Penybont responded with goals from Clayton Green and Noah Daley. Ben Wynne made it 2-2 before Michael Burke put Flint back into the lead. However, in a topsy-turvy game James Crole found an 83rd-minute equaliser before Daley struck his second three minutes later to claim victory.
Haverfordwest County 2-3 The New Saints: Leaders Saints held off a late rally by the hosts to take all three points at Haverfordwest. After Dan Williams opened the scoring for the visitors, Jordan Williams struck either side of half-time to give Saints a commanding 3-0 lead. Corey Shephard reduced the deficit, before Ben Ahmun got a second goal for Haverfordwest as the game entered additional time.
Colwyn Bay 1-4 Barry Town United: Barry Town put four past Colwyn bay in a dominant performance. The hosts took the lead through Nathan Peate in the 13th minute before their defence was unlocked. Ieuan Owen scored a brace within five minutes for Barry Town to make it 2-1 and two second-half goals from Oliver Hulbert and Robbie Willmott made it 4-1 and ensured a convinving victory for the visitors.