Cymru North relegation battle goes down to the final day

Connor Littler heads goalwards for Buckley against Holyhead Hotspur. PICTURE: TREVOR JONES BTFC – many thanks

JD CYMRU NORTH RESULTS/REPORTS – MONDAY, APRIL 10

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Gresford Athletic 2 Chirk AAA 2

An added time Gresford equaliser from the penalty spot denied Chirk the victory they needed to ensure they play Cymru North football next season.

Today’s final score from The Rock means the Colliers require at least a draw from their final game at home to Buckley Town on Saturday to stay up.

Third-from-bottom Conwy Borough can still send down Andy Pryde’s men if they win their last match at Ruthin Town and Chirk lose to Bucks.

A draw for the AAA’s should ensure they avoid the drop whatever Conwy do as the Holyhead Road club have a better goal difference of 10 over the Tangerines.

It made for a tense occasion today at Gresford, where a 15th minute Alex Buxton goal handed Eddie Maurice-Jones’ side a 1-0 interval lead.

On the hour, Jake Jones made it all-square and then after 67 minutes Max McLaughlin put the visitors 2-1 up.

Chirk had Ryan Williams red-carded in the 85th minute but were almost home until Athletic were awarded a 91st minute spot-kick which Dominic Deacon converted for 2-2.

AAA’s boss Pryde was shown a red-card for protesting the decision and the final whistle went with Chirk still having work to do to save their skins.

Buckley Town 2 Holyhead Hotspur 2

The magical Jay Gibbs produced an 83rd minute leveller to earn relegated Hotspur a point which cheered up a gloomy end to a poor season.

Cory Williams gave the visitors a seventh-minute lead which they held until Jake Roberts equalised on 44.

Roberts struck again for Town with 61 minutes on the clock before Gibbs hit back with his 11th goal of the season.

Holyhead had Jack Walsh sent off for a second yellow card in the 93rd minute.

Guilsfield 3 Ruthin Town 0

Goals from Ben Guest, Andy Ford and substitute Steven Blenkinsop ensured Guilsfield clinched fourth spot, while losing visitors Ruthin have to settle for fifth.

Still a good season for both sides who can test the very best on their day.

Llandudno 2 Penrhyncoch 2

A very respectable draw for relegated Penrhyncoch, while Llandudno will be disappointed not to have won their final ‘home’ game of the season.

Daniel Owen’s goal gave Penrhyn a half-time lead, but after the break Danny Brookwell and Sam Jones both netted to edge Tudno in front just past the hour.

However, youngster Zac Davies’ 74th minute strike made sure the Roosters shared the spoils.

Llanidloes Town 0 Prestatyn Town 3

Sixth-place Prestatyn enjoyed a rewarding visit to Victoria Park.

A Luke Boundford own goal put the Seasiders one-up in the 28th minute, then in the second half Dan Atkins and Tom Hilditch scored to wrap up the points.

FINAL FIXTURES – SATURDAY, APRIL 15

Chirk AAA v Buckley Town
Colwyn Bay v Llandudno
Gresford Athletic v Penrhyncoch
Holyhead Hotspur v Holywell Town
Mold Alexandra v Guilsfield
Porthmadog v Llanidloes Town
Prestatyn Town v Cefn Druids
Ruthin Town v Conwy Borough