Cymru Premier round-up: The New Saints edge Aberystwyth

The New Saints have won the Cymru Premier title in each of the last three seasons

Friday, 25 October

Cardiff Met 2-1 Newtown: Cardiff Met ended the game with nine men but still managed to hang on for victory against Newtown. An own goal by George Hughes gave the home side an early lead, but Dominic Smith had Newtown level within four minutes from a corner. Jack Veale was sent off in the 17th minute for a dangerous lunge on Josh Lock but Newtown were unable to take advantage. They came closest when Zeli Ismail hit the post with a fine free-kick, only for Met to break the length of the field for Eliot Evans to score the winner. Gruff Morgan became the second home player to see a straight red when the substitute, having only been on the pitch for nine minutes, clattered late into Jojo Harries.

Saturday, 26 October

Flint Town United 1-2 Barry Town United: Barry earned a third successive league win to continue their charge up the table. Josh Yorwerth and Sam Snaith both struck in the first half to put Barry in control in north Wales. Elliott Reeves pulled a goal back for the home side before Barry boss Steve Jenkins was sent off. But it was the visitors who took all three points back to south Wales as Flint remain just four points above the relegation zone.

Penybont 1-1 Bala Town: Penybont were denied a 10th league win of the campaign as they conceded in time added on against the Lakesiders. Ioan Phillips netted four minutes before half-time as Rhys Griffiths' outfit looked destined to end their three-game winless run across all competitions. But Nathan Burke struck in the 94th minute to earn Bala a point in Bridgend.

Haverfordwest County 0-0 Caernarfon Town: The Bluebirds and the Canaries played out a goalless draw at the LHP Stadium. Haverfordwest - who are second - extend their unbeaten run to eight games in all competitions. The point for Caernarfon ends their three-game losing streak in all competitions.

Sunday, 27 October

Aberystwyth Town 2-4 The New Saints: Craig Harrison's side secured a third successive league win to climb up to third in the table. Aramide Oteh fired the Saints ahead from the penalty spot early on, although Harry Arnison equalised for the hosts at Park Avenue. Ash Baker restored the away side's advantage while a Rhys Davies own goal gave the Saints some breathing space. Zac Hartley struck on 72 minutes to set up a tense finish, although Declan McManus bagged a fourth in added time for the reigning champions who move within seven points of leaders Penybont, with TNS boasting three games in hand over Bont.

Connah's Quay Nomads 2-1 Briton Ferry Llansawel: The Nomads claimed a fourth league win of the campaign to move within five points of the top six. Rhys Hughes and Noah Edwards both struck before half-time as the hosts took control of the contest. Kian Jenkins responded for the visitors midway through the second half as Connah's Quay had Declan Poole sent off in added time, but they held on for victory to leave Briton Ferry bottom with five points from 12 league outings.