Defeat condemns Aberystwyth to Cymru Premier relegation
Caernarfon Town 5-0 Bala Town: Louis Lloyd's hat-trick and two from Sam Downey - including his first Cymru Premier goal - gave Caernarfon a convincing win over Gwynedd rivals Bala at The Oval. Caernarfon are fourth while Bala are sixth.
Haverfordwest County 1-2 Penybont: Ben Ahmun's header gave the hosts the lead on 20 minutes but Owen Pritchard levelled three minutes later for Penybont, who secured victory late on thanks to James Crole's winner. Bont remain second and nine points ahead of third placed County.
Saturday, 22 March
Cardiff Met 0-6 The New Saints: Champions TNS extended their winning run to 16 matches across all competitions as they thrashed Cardiff Met. Adam Wilson struck twice in the opening half to put Craig Harrison's men in control at Cyncoed Campus. Aramide Oteh netted the Saints' third before Wilson completed his hat-trick two minutes later. Substitutes Zack Clarke and Louis Phillips completed the rout as the league leaders kept an eighth clean sheet in nine matches. Met sit fifth, two points behind Caernarfon and nine clear of Bala.
Friday, 21 March
Newtown 2-3 Connah's Quay Nomads: Connah's Quay boosted their play-off hopes with victory at Latham Park to move them within two points of seventh placed Barry and leaves Newtown in the relegation zone. Rhys Hughes and Jack Kenny put Nomads firmly in control at the interval and although Desean Martin replied for Newtown, Ben Nash restored the visitors' two-goal lead. Jason Oswell scored a second for Newtown, who are three points from safety.
Aberystwyth Town 0-1 Briton Ferry Llansawel: Aberystwyth's relegation from the Cymru Premier was confirmed after a 1-0 defeat at home to Briton Ferry Llansawel on Friday evening.
Aber have been ever presents in Welsh football's top-flight since its formation in 1992. The Seasiders have flirted with relegation for the last two seasons, surviving on the final day but Antonio Corbisiero's side's fate was confirmed with three games of the season left to play.
Caleb Demery's goal with six minutes remaining gave Ferry a vital win in their own battle to avoid the drop.
Saturday, 22 March
Flint Town United 3-2 Barry Town United: Joshua Jones scored a late penalty as Flint beat Barry to move within touching distance of securing their top-flight status. Ieuan Owen gave Barry the lead after just seven minutes at the Essity Stadium. But the hosts turned the contest around as Ben Hughes and Elliott Reeves both netted before half time. Kayne McLaggon looked to have earned the away side a point after equalising in the 81st minute, but Jones struck from the spot in the final minute to earn Flint victory. The Silkmen - who are ninth - sit seven points clear of Newtown with just three matches remaining this season. Barry stay seventh but are now only two points above Connah's Quay.
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