North East Wales League: Rhostyllen back to top, Druids win ‘ancients’ battle, Bellevue off mark, 7 for Mostyn

NORTH EAST WALES FOOTBALL LEAGUE REPORTS – OCTOBER 24

DIVISION 1

Rhostyllen 2 Hawarden Rangers 1

After two recent defeats and three league games without a win Rhostyllen returned to form and regained top spot in Division One.
All the goals arrived in the opening 10 minutes at The Rec.
Visitors Hawarden struck first after just four minutes via a firm finish from Paul Lindfield, but Rhostyllen were level on six when Cameron Thomas received the ball on the left and fired a great curling effort from outside the box straight into the top corner.
In the ninth minute, the hosts took the lead when Lewis Bickerton-Cole scored with a great dipping effort from 22 yards.
Rhostyllen should have put the game out of sight in the second half but failed to take their chances, the closest call a Steven Jones chip which came back off the post.
Winning assistant-manager Tom Morgan said: “Great to get back to winning ways today and pick up a massive three points at home against Hawarden.
“The weather conditions were horrendous, but credit to the lads, we dug deep, worked hard for each other and showed the determination needed to get the result.
“Defensively, I thought we were excellent throughout, staying organised and making it difficult for the opposition. Going forward, we were clinical when our chances came, which ultimately made the difference.
“A proper team performance in difficult conditions, and one we can take plenty of positives from.
“Now it’s about building on this result, putting another good week’s work in at training and preparing for Acton next weekend.”

DIVISION 2

Chirk AAA 2 Cefn Druids 3

Both these historic clubs won the Welsh Cup in the 1880s – their latest meeting took place on October 24, 2026.

Ten-man Chirk lost to neighbours Druids after a grand old battle in stormy conditions at Holyhead Road.
The energetic Matthew Cooke put The Colliers ahead on 17 minutes after good work from Callum Taylor but Edgar Tiexeira equalised minutes later.
Druids had keeper Jadyn Mundle to thank for keeping them level with a string of fine saves with Chirk trying to get back the lead.
Chirk were dealt a big blow just before the interval when midfielder Sammy Nash saw red after a rash tackle.
The hosts reshuffled with Ed Rogers pushing into midfield. This put Chirk back in command and it wasn’t long before they were deservedly back in front when Taylor set up Luke Dwyer to slot past Mundle.
Former Buckley striker Ruben Lima Teixeira pulled Druids level against the run of play on 73 minutes and this gave the away side the impetus although Chirk still had chances to take back the lead before Ancients captain Stephen Berry hit a 25 yard screamer on 88 minutes to give all 3 points to Druids.

CPD Caerwys 3 AFC Deeside 2

Ellis Trubshaw (2) and Michael Whales delivered the goals which earned Caerwys a narrow victory over Deeside, Liam Sanderson and Sam Gormley-Jakomis replying for the visitors.

Overton Recreational 0 CPD Yr Wyddgrug 1

Leaders Yr Wyddgrug made it four straight wins thanks to Toby Vickery’s 51st minute decider.

Ruabon Rovers 1 Holywell United 1

Jay Edwards handed Ruabon a 26th minute lead, but a Jake Hughes-Hampson leveller after 53 secured Holywell a point.

DIVISION 3

Marchwiel Saints 0 Bellevue 3

Anthony Davies (2) and Michael Worsell supplied the net-finders which banked Bellevue a first win of the season while Marchwiel remain bottom without a point.

Skippy 0 Mostyn 7

Prolific Morgan Evans hit four for Mostyn to move up to 15 goals for the season, Dylan Radcliffe, Ryan Jones and Corey Kennedy adding one each for the visitors, who sit top with four wins out of four.

CPD Cei Connah A Johnstown YFC A

RESERVE DIVISION 1

FC Queens Park Reserves 2 Penycae Reserves 0

Harry Gregory and Michael Parry – who also missed a penalty – found the target in a home win for the Park.

Llay Welfare Reserves 4 Broughton United Reserves 1

Taylor Williams (2), Jack Edwards and Jordan Jackson split the goals as leaders Llay overcome a Broughton side which took an early lead through Joseph French.

CPD Rhos Aelwyd Reserves 6 Mynydd Isa Colts 2

Daniel Harrison and Roman Durnell both struck twice for victorious Rhos, Ryan Jenkins also on the mark, Thomas Wright and Joseph Davies responding for the visitors.

RESERVE DIVISION 2

Brymbo Reserves 4 Cefn Albion Reserves 4

An equaliser 10 minutes into added time from James Langford salvaged a point for Brymbo in an eight-goal corker.
Albion led 2-0 and 4-2, Blake Roberts (2), Caiden Griffith and Ethan Pritchard the away scorers, captain Dylan Sutcliffe, Callum Edwards (pen) and sub Owen Burke with the Steelmen’s others.

Ruthin Town Colts 1 Penyffordd Lions Reserves 5

Craig Worthington, Ryan Brown, Macken Tiley-Phillips, Owen Davies and Jordan Jones scored one apiece for comfortable winners Penyffordd, sub Sam Evans with the sole Ruthin reply.

RESERVE LEAGUE CUP

Castell Alun Colts Reserves 0 CPD Sychdyn United Reserves 3

Joe Mitchell pocketed all three goals for a Sychdyn outfit which advanced to the next stage.

Holywell United Reserves 0 Coedpoeth United Development 6

Two goals each from David Hughes, Harry Richardson and sub Keanu Bruton ensured Coedy breezed into the second round.