Jamie Evans starred with a hat-trick as Builth Wells collected three massive Ardal League North East points with a stunning 5-1 Boxing Day win at Llandrindod Wells. Ryan Powell and Andrei Mihalcea were also on target to give Builth manager Jason Samuel the best possible Christmas present.

Llandrindod struck first through an Arwyn Walby header at the end of the first half but three goals in a six-minute spell after the break sent the game the way of the Bulls. Evans equalised, Ryan Powell put Builth ahead and Evans, who has been playing well in recent weeks but with little reward, extended the lead. Evans completed his hat-trick on 75 minutes before Mihalcea provided the icing on the Christmas cake with his first goal for the club two minutes from time. There were a lot of good individual performances from the Bulls with young starlet Harry Edwards - who provided three assists on the day - particularly impressive in midfield.

Llandrindod remain in 11th place in the league table while the win for Builth moves them seven points clear of the relegation places and in sight of a number of the teams immediately above them.

Rhayader Town pulled off an important 3-2 victory at local rivals, Llanidloes Town to maintain their hopes of promotion in the MMP Central Wales League (South). The Red Kites made the perfect start with Stevie Walsh firing them ahead from distance after just two minutes in front of a bumper Boxing Day crowd. Llanidloes hit back and were leading at half-time through Alex Jones and player-manager, Dafydd Carruthers. Rhys Thomas levelled the scores with a cracking free-kick before Ollie Leadbetter grabbed the winner after being played through by Bradley Goodwin.

The big West Wales derby resulted in a 2-1 win for Lampeter Town at Ffostrasol, who suffered their first league defeat. Dion Deacon-Jones gave Lampeter the lead, Dafydd Phillips levelled, but Hari Jones got the winner as Lampeter extend their lead at the top.

Justin Davies (2) and Ryan Davies gave Tregaron a 3-2 victory at Bont, who had twice led through Ryan Edwards and Gethin Williams-Evans, while Kerry Reserves shocked Caersws Development with a 4-0 win courtesy of Lennox McDonald, Liam Williams, Tommy Burlinson and Matt Mumford.

Forden United opened up the MMP Central Wales League (North) title race with a 2-1 win at Carno whose defeat was their first of the season. Sam Evans struck first for Forden, Norton Collins equalised, but Jake Mann grabbed a second half winner.

Carno remain top but Llansantffraid Village and Tywyn Bryncrug are now breathing down their neck. Llansantffraid thumped Llanfyllin Town 7-0 with goals from Alfie Herd, Alex Mane, Armani Bennett, Kye Smart, Oscar Herd, Bright Iyamu and Huzaif Abubakari while David Jenkins, Aston Heath, Mark Edmondson and Gwilym Jones were on target as Tywyn won 4-2 at Dyfryn Banw.

Waterloo Rovers maintained their challenge with Owain Richards including two penalties in his hat-trick as they defeated Welshpool Town 4-2. Berriew and Montgomery Town could not be separated in a goalless draw while goals from Martyn Ziemann and Daniel Butler earned Bishops Castle a 2-0 verdict over Abermule.

Knighton Town continue to hold the local bragging right following a 2-1 victory over arch rivals, Presteigne St Andrews. A goal in each half was enough to see Knighton extend their recent unbeaten league run to seven with Connor Bird on target in the first half before Jack Brindley sealed the win from a Henry Shaw corner although Ruben Lloyd did snatch a consolation for Presteigne right on the final whistle.

The weekend’s other game saw St Harmon return to winning ways with a 1-0 verdict at Builth Wells Reserves where Troy Watson bagged the all-important goal midway through the first half. Builth were possibly the better side overall but were unable to get back on level terms.

Caersws made it back to back wins in the JD Cymru North with a 2-0 success at Mold Alexandra. Dillon Brown handed The Bluebirds an interval lead before an own goal from Morgan Roberts secured the points for Caersws whose Thomas Edwards, the former Radnor Valley man, was outstanding in midfield.

Penrhyncoch moved off the foot of the table with a fantastic 1-0 victory at Guilsfield where Daniel Owen netted in the first half for the Roosters who have now picked up seven points from a possible nine.

Newtown suffered a 3-0 home defeat at the hands of promotion rivals, Airbus UK whose Oliver Lanceley completed a hat-trick while Newtown’s misery was completed with the sending off of Jolyon Harries.

Craig Williams celebrated his first win as manager of Aberystwyth Town who won 1-0 at Pontypridd United thanks to an 89th minute effort from Rackeem Reid.

Friday, January 2

Watson Financial Mid Wales League (South) (7.30)

Hay Development v Talgarth Town

Saturday, January 3

Ardal League North East (2.00)

Builth Wells v Llanfair United

Cefn Albion v Llandrindod Wells

Knighton Town v Radnor Valley

Ardal League South East (2.00)

Brecon Corries v Cwmbran Town

MMP Central Wales League (South) (2.00)

Bont v Rhayader Town

Watson Financial Mid Wales League (South) (2.00)

Llandrindod Wells Res v Builth Wells Res

Penybont United v Presteigne St Andrews

St Harmon v Hay St Marys

Pip Samuel (Electrical) Mid Wales (South) League Cup (2.00)

Llanidloes Town Res v Rhayader Town Development