MMP MID WALES LEAGUE DIVISION 1

Builth Wells made it back to back wins in the MMP Mid Wales League first division with a 3-1 home success over Welshpool Town. The Bulls, who were due to make the short trip to Radnor Valley last night (Tuesday) remain on course for a top six finish although focus this week will more on Good Friday’s League Cup semi-final clash with Carno.

Manager, Dylan McPhee felt Saturday’s performance against Welshpool was their best of the season with Richie Powell setting Brad Rollionson up for the opening goal.

Joel Metcalf added a second but Wil Thomas immediately pulled one back for Welshpool. Jack Hammond regained Builth’s two goal lead in the second half with a header from Sam Williams’ corner and Williams hit both bar and post in the second half as Builth won with ease.

Radnor Valley slipped to a narrow 1-0 home defeat at the hands of Aberaeron who staged a smash and grab at School Lane with Ifan Burrell bagging a late winner. It was a typical end of season affair with Aberaeron goalkeeper, Ollie Fairbrother however having to make two fine second half saves before Burrell netted the all important goal.

Llandrindod Wells were also beaten 1-0 at home by Caersws who remain second in the table but have just one game remaining. Tom Richards was the match winner for The Bluebirds, his goal coming midway through the second half.

Berriew also stay in the hunt for honours and they too were 1-0 winners at the week-end with Joe Haycock scoring late on to snatch a 1-0 victory at Bow Street.

MMP MID WALES LEAGUE DIVISION 2

Newbridge signed off for the summer with a 3-2 defeat at Four Crosses in the MMP Mid Wales League second division.

But coach, Scott Powell was delighted with the performance against the high fliers and said: “I was gutted for the boys as they gave everything and if it had not been for a rather harsh red card for Aled Powell we would have probably got at least a point.”

Jamie Evans had twice put Four Crosses ahead but Newbridge hit back through Powell and Ollie Woods before Gareth Jones grabbed a late winner for Crosses who are now just two points behind Hay St Marys with a game in hand in the race for the second promotion spot.

Rhayader drew 1-1 at Machynlleth in what was a pretty uneventful end of season encounter. Jack Bright gave The Red Kites an interval lead when he converted a superb Gareth Hughes cross at the far post.

The Machynlleth ‘keeper pulled off several fine saves and Rhayader squandered chances in the second half before Alex Jarman levelled for the hosts.

Abermule picked up three points with a 4-2 home success over Dolgellau. Adam Williams, Tommy Jones, Jack Jarman and Adam Putson netted for Abermule with Charlie Owen and Sion Lloyd responding for Dolgellau who themselves had triumphed 6-4 at Machynlleth in midweek.

Owain Williams completed a hat-trick with David Edwards, Sion Lloyd and Ifan Jones completing the six hit. Paul Jones (2), Simon Davies and Callum Roberts were the Machynlleth marksmen.

Meanwhile Rhayader Town now know they will meet Four Crosses in this season’s MMP Mid Wales League (ER Jenkins) Division Two Cup Final. Crosses booked their final spot with a 4-1 victory over Abermule at Welshpool last Tuesday night. Gareth Jones netted twice and Ben Simms and Josh Thomas were also on target with Jack Jarman replying for Abermule.

WATSON FINANCIAL MID WALES LEAGUE (SOUTH)

Talgarth Town are the 2018-19 Watson Financial Mid Wales (South) League Champions. The Royals picked up the point they needed to be certain of the title with a goalless draw at home against Builth Wells Reserves.

Alex Simmons hit the post for Talgarth in the second half and Harry Sharman missed a couple of chances. Talgarth received the Championship trophy after the game from League sponsor, Roger Watson whose support for Mid Wales football is invaluable. Mr Watson also presented the McCartneys Cup, awarded to the league’s top goalscorer, to Harry Sharman.

Just up the road, Hay St Marys were producing their best performance of the season as they beat third placed Newcastle 4-2 at Forest Road. Harry Ratcliff (2), Darren Horrigan and Jack Cook scored for the Saints with Carl Price and Sam Bevan on target for the Shropshire side.

PIP SAMUEL (ELECTRICAL) MID WALES (SOUTH) LEAGUE CUP

Penybont United will meet Llanidloes Town Reserves in the Pip Samuel (Electrical) Mid Wales (South) League Cup Final.

The Daffs booked their final place maintaining their super unbeaten run but required extra-time to see off Presteigne Reserves 3-2 at Victoria Avenue. It was hard to take for Presteigne who had trailed 2-1 at half-time before levelling to force extra-time when an own goal settled the tie. Adrian Foulkes and Rhys D Evans netted for Llanidloes with the Presteigne goals coming from Billy Hyett and topscorer, Tom Lewis.

The final will be played at Builth Wells on Saturday, May 4 (2.30ko).

CENTRAL WALES CUP

Berriew will meet Llanrhaeadr in this season’s Central Wales Cup Final at Caersws on Saturday May 4. Berriew beat Radnor Valley 2-1 in the first semi-final and Llanrhaeadr booked their ticket last Tuesday night defeating Llanidloes Town on penalties at Caersws.

Llanidloes had led 2-0 and 3-2 with goals from Josh Hartrick, Connor Bird plus an own goal but Llanrhaeadr hit back through Iwan Matthews (2) and Khyam Wyton bfore triumphing 4-3 in the penalty shoot out.

ASPIDISTRA RADNORSHIRE CUP

Llanidloes Town stand between Radnor Valley and a second Radnorshire Cup Final success.

The Goats won the County Cup for the first time ever in their ninety-eight year history last season when a solitary goal from Steve Morgan was enough to defeat Knighton Town 1-0 at Llanandras Park, Presteigne. Now Radnor are looking for a repeat of that result when they take on The Daffs at Rhayader Town’s Weirglodd on Easter Sunday (ko 2.30).

Radnor have beaten Talgarth Town and Llandrindod Wells on their way to the final while Llanidloes defeated Newbridge in Round One. The Daffs then were handed a walkover against Presteigne before defeating Hay St Marys on penalties in the semi-final.