First reports from new-look North East Wales League – Massey scores six for Overton

With special thanks to Shaun Best

Harry Massey was a six-goal hero for Overton Recreational today – almost 12 months to the day that he scored seven in a match for his previous club.

The North East Wales League goal machine has returned to Overton this season after spending the last campaign with Lex XI, helping them gain promotion to Tier 3 by netting 34 times for the first team in 31 matches across all competitions.

In two previous seasons at Overton, the 24-year-old banged in a remarkable 77 goals in 43 appearances, so the North East Wales League Division 2 side are certainly delighted to have Massey back on board.

On Saturday, he hit all six goals in the Rec’s 6-2 victory at Holywell United – his strikes coming on 45+1, 59, 67, 77, 80 and 81 minutes.

On August 13, 2024, Massey scored seven goals for Lex in a 10-0 North East Wales Premier Division victory over Ruabon Rovers. He notched 22 league goals for the Law last term.

Harry Massey – goals record past four seasons (all competitions)

2025-26: Overton Recreational – appearances 1 goals 6
2024-25: Lex XI – appearances 34 goals 37 (3 for reserves)
2023-24: Overton Recreational – appearances 27 goals 52
2022-23: Overton Recreational – appearances 16 goals 25
TOTAL APPS: 78 TOTAL GOALS: 120 (and counting!)

NORTH EAST WALES LEAGUE REPORTS – AUGUST 9

DIVISION 1

Coedpoeth United 3
Hawarden Rangers 0
Oliver Lewis and Callum Roberts netted in the first half before Joe Colley added another in the final 10 minutes as Coedpoeth continued their good start by seeing off Hawarden at Penygelli Field.

Penyffordd Lions 5
Rhydymwyn 2
Matthew Bithell was a hat-trick hero for Penyffordd in their success at the expense of Rhydymwyn, Jack Pyke-Jones and Brandon Jones also on target.
Will Leonard and Luke Farron (pen) replied for the visitors.

Rhostyllen 2
Castell Alun Colts 0
Kurt Isaac and substitute Ryan O’Malley delivered the late goals that mattered for hosts Rhostyllen.
Reece Jones was sent off for Castell Alun on 55 minutes for foul play.

Ruabon Rovers 0
Saltney Town 5
Two goals apiece from Tom Harrison and James Dunseath, plus a Carl Pleavin single secured maximum spoils for the Bordermen at Ruabon.

Broughton United 0
Greenfield 2
A debut day defeat for Division 1 newcomers Broughton with Greenfield claiming the honours thanks to a Ryan Davies strike on 16 minutes and a Jack Pennington finish after 80.
Elliott Evans missed a penalty after 39 for the hosts, who had Lewis Thornton dismissed on the hour for violent conduct.

DIVISION 2

Acton 3
Brymbo 0
All the goals came in the first half for the hosts, Michael Pugh with a double and Ethan Callaghan also on the mark.

Aston Park Rangers 3
Cefn Druids 2
Rangers prevailed in a close battle, Ryan Edge (2) and Mason Lowery the home hitmen, Dion Thomas and Bradley Dobson responding.

Holywell United 2
Overton Recreation 6
As reported above, a Harry Massey double hat-trick ensured Overton romped to victory, Kieran Durkin and Jack Swinnerton with second-half replies for United.

DIVISION 3

Skippy 2
Bellevue 2
Goals from Nigel Guramatunhu and Mikey Bagnall put Bellevue two-up, but Skippy rallied to force a draw through Levi Davies and an 88th minute equaliser from David Hughes.

CPD Caerwys 2
Johnstown YFC 0
A big welcome back to Caerwys after a season’s break.
They marked the occasion in winning style against Johnstown, Karl Bacon with both goals on 51 and 82 minutes, the second a penalty.

Deeside Dragons 5
AFC Deeside 2
Keiye Williams bagged a treble as Dragons triumphed in the Deeside derby.
Williams scored on 20, 74 and 77 minutes, Luke Norry (40 min) and Gary Ray (71) also on target, Morgan Shaw and Samuel Gormley-Jakomis wtth the away replies.

RESERVE DIVISION 1

Mold Alexandra Reserves 2
Brickfield Rangers Reserves 4
Kian Davies hit a treble, including two goals past the 90-minute mark as Brickie banked the points at Mold.
Jake Barlow also struck for Rangers, Zac Barnes and Nikola Georgiev for Alex, for whom Jay Hughes missed a late pen which would have edged the hosts in front.

Mynydd Isa Reserves 1
Connah’s Quay Town XI 2
Two goals in the last 10 minutes clinched Quay a dramatic victory.
Jay Wiles edged Mynydd Isa in front on 32 minutes and it was not until 81 that sub Sam Fairclough equalised, then Jacob Dempsey bagged the winner after 89.
Town turned the tables with 10 men having had Daniel Radford sent off for two yellows on 75. Joseph Jones of Isa was shown a streight red on 85.

Saltney Town Reserves 2
CPD Rhos Aelwyd Reserves 2
All-square at Dragon Steel Stadium, Max Boden and Cian Loftus hitting the net for the Bordermen, Lee Hamner’s pair in the first 11 minutes ensuring Aelwyd got something from the game.

RESERVE DIVISION 2

Broughton United Reserves 8
Deeside Dragons Reserves 0
Great start for new team Broughton United Reserves, Evan Davies, Ieuan Rowe, Cian Davies and Harry Wood all with doubles.
Broughton led 4-0 at half time.

FC Queens Park Reserves 2
Penyffordd Lions Reserves 0
Sean Humphreys netted on three and 43 minutes to clinch the points for the Park.

Castell Alun Colts Reserves 5
Holywell United Reserves 0
Niall Evans, Kacper Wojciech (2), Joe Fitzpatrick and Iwan Jones shared the goals for victorious Casty.
Rhys Williams was sent off for Holywell on 85 minutes for violent conduct.

Greenfield Reserves 0
Ruthin Town Colts 2
Second-half goals from Harri Lewis-Jones and Daniel Jones sealed the win for Colts.

CPD Sychdyn United Reserves 1
Cefn Albion Reserves 4
Rhys Jones (2, 1 pen), Kos Jones and sub Osian Morris split the goals which earned Albion a 4-1 success at Sychdyn, Callum Hughes replying on 70 when the hosts were three-down.