NORTH EAST WALES LEAGUE: Division 1 – top 5 all wins, Caerwys remain unbeaten in 11 starts
Today’s NEWFA results and talking points with SHAUN BEST
Two inspired substitutions gave Division One league leaders Broughton United another victory, while free-scoring FC Queen’s Park kept up their pursuit.
The Park whipped Rhydymwyn 5-1 to make it nine straight wins, Ethan Simpson with a double, while Nicky Williams, Michael Latham and Tom Freeman all added singles, Olaf Sarnecki replying.
Latham struck his 16th league goal to stretch his lead at the top of the scoring charts, while new signing Freeman bagged his first in a Queen’s Park shirt and ninth overall strike for the season.
Third-placed Hawarden Rangers left it really late, but struck twice to keep themselves in the hunt. A heavy defeat for Ruabon Rovers leaves them three points adrift at the bottom.
Aston Park Rangers have taken control at the Division Two summit after winning their top of the table clash at CPD Sychdyn United. Acton remain in second place after being held by CPD Yr Wyddgrug.
Another week and another victory for CPD Caerwys. An early double by Karl Bacon cooked Bellevue and top scorer Ryan Carrington netted his 19th league goal of the season en route to a comprehensive victory.
CPD Gronant look like the only team who can try and keep up with the runaway leaders. The Flintshire side posted another eight goals, as they look to be hitting their groove at the right time.
Llay Welfare’s reserves climbed back to the top of Division One, while Brickfield’s Kian Davies notched up 13 goals for the season courtesy of his latest double.
Broughton United’s reserves strengthened their grip at the top of Division Two. They hold a six point lead over FC Queen’s Park, following the Wrexham based outfit’s draw at third placed Ruthin Town Colts.
With the situation practically mirroring that of the first team, FC Queen’s Park will look to take advantage of games in hand to put pressure on their rivals. Broughton’s Evan Davies joined Queens Park’s Sean Humphreys on 13 goals at the top of the scoring charts.
NEWFA Division One
FC Queens Park 5 (Ethan Simpson 37, 56, Nicky Williams 71, Michael Latham 76, Tom Freeman 87) Rhydymwyn 1 (Olaf Sarnecki 69)
Castell Alun Colts 8 (Benjamin Bailey 7, Robert Parcesepe 30, 42, Luca Nardo 45+1, Harri Thomas 74, Thomas Smith 78, Thomas Adams 82, Niall Evans 90+1) Ruabon Rovers 2 (Mthulisi Ndlovu 12, Charlie Mazzarella 15)
Hawarden Rangers 2 (Callum Cartwright pen 90, 90+6) Rhostyllen 0
Saltney Town 0 Isaac Adams-Goundrey sent off 60 for violent conduct Greenfield 1 (Darren Johns 51) Ryan Davies sent off 60 for second booking
Broughton United 2 (Jayden Evans 69, Lewis Hopwood 74) Penyffordd Lions 0
NEWFA Division Two
Acton 1 (Tom Edwards 66) CPD Yr Wyddgrug 1 (Leon Sumner 61)
CPD Sychdyn United 2 (Kieran Durkin 24, Adam Woosey 68) Aston Park Rangers 4 (Kallum Pierce 30, Dougles McDonagh 56, Andy Cook pen 65, Jack Woodward 85)
Brymbo 1 (Ryan Dobson 45) Overton Recreation 1 (Paul Edwards 83)
NEWFA Division Three
CPD Gronant 8 (Ashley Andrews 10, 20, Nick Sutherland 26, Matthew Lewis 47, 89, Oliver Hughes-Jones 49, Gary Fazackerley 74, 79) Bellevue 2 (Harley Floyd 4, Anthony Davies 85)
Deeside Dragons 2 (Kieran Green 46, 50) Skippy 3 (Scott Ratcliffe 17, Jason Ratcliffe 33, 75) Liam Jones sent off 78 for dissent.
Johnstown YFC 0 CPD Caerwys 5 (Karl Bacon 2, 17, Daniel Buchanan 50, Ryan Carrington 57, Christopher Hoey 60)
NEWFA Reserve Division One
Brickfield Rangers Reserves 5 (Kian Davies 21, 39, Nathan Davies 44, Jay Richardson 45, Jake Barlow pen 69) Mold Alexandra Reserves 2 (Charlie Rush pen 6, 23) Goalkeeper Caden Smith sent off 69 for second booking. Manager Calum Davis sent off 69 for dissent
Penycae Reserves 1 (Elliott Kavanagh pen 11) Llay Welfare Reserves 4 (Thomas Wells 46, Harry Roberts 49, Jack Edwards 73, Perry Shoemark 90+1)
NEWFA Reserve Division Two
Coedpoeth United Development Team 4 (Matty Thomas 44, David Hughes 75, 88, Thomas Williams 82) Cefn Albion Reserves 0 Cain Williams sent off 45+3 for violent conduct
Ruthin Town Colts 2 (Daniel Jones 26, Harri Lewis-Jones 48) FC Queens Park Reserves 2 (Kieron Jones 45+3, Michael Parry 47)
Broughton United Reserves 3 (Ieuan Rowe 11, Cyprian Kulasza 66, Evan Davies 75) CPD Sychdyn United Reserves 0