Defeat condemns Aberystwyth to Cymru Premier relegation
Friday, 21 MarchCaernarfon 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 MarchCardiff Met v The New Saints; 14:30 GMT
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Friday, 21 MarchNewtown 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 dropSaturday, 22 MarchFlint Town United v Barry Town United; 14:30 GMT
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