Maesteg Park are set to be reinstated into the Welsh Cup. The Old Parish side, who went down to a 3-1 defeat against Cardiff Corries at the Riverside on September 16, have since learnt that the Cardiff side fielded a player without international clearance.

Rhys Yates, the former Taffs Well player who got the Cardiff side's second goal, had only just returned from playing in the United States.

However, as the Football Association of Wales organising committee are not meeting until next Tuesday, the intended tie between Cwmbran Celtic and Cardiff Corries on Saturday has been called off.

If Park are thrown a lifeline, then a date will have to set up for them to travel to Cwmbran Celtic.

However, the matter does not end there for Corries as they also included Yates in league fixtures and the Shamrock Travel Cup.

In all likelihood, they will also be removed from the cup in favour of Uwic while 10 league points are set to be docked.

In a separate move, another second division club, Penrhiwceiber, are also likely to find themselves in hot water.

The Cynon Valley side have allegedly included a sine die player in their team this season, and a possible scenario is that all seven league points currently against their name will be removed.
 

Neath Athletic saw their lead at the top of the first division cut to just one point after losing 3-1 at Taffs Well. Things looked good for the Llandarcy Park side when Jonathan Keaveny gave them an early lead, but Brian Burke equalised just before the break.

The Cardiff side went on to dominate the second half and deservedly took the spoils on the back of two late goals from substitute Liam Williams.

Up into second spot went Bryntirion courtesy of a 3-0 win at Ely Rangers, thanks to goals from Gavin Thomas, Ian Gearie and Sean Cronin.

However, champions Goytre United remain handily placed after gaining a thumping 5-0 home victory over basement club Barry Town.

The Port Talbot side made it three wins from as many starts on the back of a Darren Lyons hat-trick together with a brace from Richard Ryan.

Pontardawe Town registered a third league win of the season, accounting for Grange Quins 2-0.

Darren Griffiths shot Ponty ahead during the opening half while a Richard Cleverly strike midway through the second wrapped up a deserved victory.

Maesteg Park struck early in sweeping to an emphatic 3-0 victory over Croesyceiliog at Tudor Park. The Old Parish side, who paraded new signings Chris Pridham and Andrew Pearson, went ahead through Lee O'Brien after just 20 seconds.

Paul Evans doubled the lead in the 34th minute with Gareth Davies completing the scoring.

In the second division, Garden Village seemed on course for victory when heading leaders Troedyrhiw 3-0 after 25 minutes - only to be held 3-3.

During a Village purple patch, a goal double from Rob Shannon along with an Ashley Richards strike took them clear, and it wasn't until the hour mark that the Merthyr side launched the fightback.

For a second time this season, Pontyclun made West End work hard for victory before conceding victory to the Swansea side 2-1.

Having eliminated the Ivor Park side from the Shamrock Travel Cup earlier in the month, the Pryderi boys were one up at the break through Gary Davies.

An 83rd-minute debut goal from Marc Otten, who converted a Richard Jones cross, made it 2-0 while Pontyclun responded during injury time.

Briton Ferry, who have announced former youth team manager Neil Morgan as their new boss, celebrated with a 2-0 success over Merthyr Saints.

A scrambled goal from Keith Phillips sent Ferry ahead in the 25th minute while Phillips's clincher in the 70th minute was an opportunist effort.

"I'm confident this young side can do well," said Morgan after Ferry celebrated a fourth league win of the campaign.

Ammanford took the derby clash against Morriston at the Recreation Ground 1-0 on the strength of a 28th-minute goal from Luke Fayers.

Though well served in defence by 16-year-old debutant centre-back Cerrith Williams, the Rice Roaders came under late pressure and the Dingle side's new manager Paul Lewis reflected on three missed chances.

Adam Shields and Samuel Bradburn both netted as Garw defeated Penrhiwceiber 2-1 at Blandy to maintain a 100 per cent record.

In the third division, Llangeinor protected their unbeaten record - and took over at the top from Llanwern - after taking the derby clash with Porthcawl 3-1 at Lock's Lane.

Dean Vokes shot Llan in front with Lee Giles making it 1-1 at the interval, but the Ogmore Valley side kicked on with goals from Dai Lewis and ex-Swan Damian Lacey wrapping up a sixth straight win.

One of the best wins of the day was registered by Llansawel, who returned from AFC Porth with a 2-1 victory.

Steve Jones gave Sawel the lead in the 65th minute and although Porth equalised, substitute Rob Cann engineered an excellent winner for Anthony Walsh.

Seven Sisters took the basement battle with Gwynfi United 2-1 but there wasn't much to chose between the sides.

Goals from Gareth Benns and Chris Herdman opened up a 2-0 gap for Seven, but the Cape side rallied on the back of a Luke Williams penalty and then went close to equalising.

There was no joy for Cwmamman, 4-0 losers at Cwmbran Celtic, while Ystradgynlais suffered a 4-3 home defeat at the hands of Newcastle Emlyn. Ystrad briefly led through the game's opener from Chris Courtney but although Craig Hopkins netted twice, it wasn't to be.

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Pontardawe Town are set to sign Cwmamman striker Stephen Williams ahead of tomorrow's MacWhirter Welsh League first division clash with Grange Quins at the Recreation Ground. Williams took in a spell with Ammanford last season before returning to Grenig Park, and this season the ex-Garden Village and Skewen man has already netted six times for Cwmamman.

Williams will arrive just as Pontardawe have parted company with striker Mark Dunford.

Leaders Neath Athletic have both defender Steve Evans and striker Mattie Rees back for the showdown at Taffs Well, but a fitness test will be run on ex-West End defender Danny Kavanagh.

Goytre United are involved for only a third time in the league this season, welcoming Barry Town to Glenhafod Park.

Defender Thomas Meiring has recovered from injury but managers Craig Duggan and Andrew Radford could be without both Paul Lenihan and Ian Turner, who are both only rated 50-50.

Goytre have announced that next week's home Welsh Cup second-round tie with West End will be staged on Friday evening (7.15pm).

Maesteg Park will be without four key players against Croesyceiliog at Tudor Park, but manager Andrew Rickard is hoping to have two new players on view.

Kyle Morris picked up an ankle injury during last week's Welsh Cup loss at Cardiff Corries and is ruled out; defender Leighton Jones starts a three-match suspension while neither Lee Michael nor Nicky Cole is available.

Afan Lido launch the programme tonight, challenging Caerleon at the Marston Stadium, but the Seasiders will be without Justin Williams, John Felton and Carl Edwards.

Williams has broken a leg, resulting in a two-month absence, but on the plus side Stephen Parry and Greg Hurley are fully fit.

In the second division, West End will be looking towards a quickfire double against Pontyclun at Ivor Park.

Having eliminated Pontyclun from the Shamrock Travel Cup at Pryderi Park earlier in the month, the Swansea side might parade summer acquisition Marc Otten, who is now suspension free.

New Morriston manager Paul Lewis could have two new players in his squad for the clash at Ammanford.

He is hoping to complete the transfers of midfield pairing Andrew Shaw and Gary Taylor from Neath while defenders Carl James and Leighton Connor -- who both missed the splendid 3-1 cup victory at Cambrian & Clydach - are back in the selection frame.

However, Ammanford boss Neil Rees has already ruled out defenders John Garland, Terrance Ward and Steve Thomas along with midfield player Dean Jenkins while James Murray is doubtful.

One of the positives for the Rice Roaders is that long-term injury victim Emyr Jones is likely to make a delayed return from the bench.

Briton Ferry, whose fixture with Merthyr Saints has been switched to Old Road, were due to appoint a new manager last night.

Whoever takes over might have to do without Paul Morgan, who commenced studies this week at Uwic, as his availability is uncertain.

In the third division, two clubs battling for first league victories of the season - Seven Sisters and Gwynfi - lock horns at the Welfare Ground.

Seven have Chris Herdman back in the fold on a permanent basis while Huw Pascoe will replace unavailable Simon Hanford.

Life for Cwmamman after Stephen Williams begins at high-flying Cwmbran Celtic while Ystradgynlais have Carl Evans suspended for their home game with Newcastle Emlyn.

Llansawel hope to have striker Lee Fleming in their line-up at AFC Porth, but Andrew Cann is doubtful because of a hamstring problem.

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Paul Lewis began his reign as Morriston Town manager with a deserved 3-1 win at second division rivals Cambrian & Clydach in the first round of the Welsh Cup. His arrival back at the Dingle following an 18-month stay at Garden Village followed the recent departures of Michael Ellery and Dean Beniamous.

''The club will for ever be grateful to both Michael and Dean for all their hard work, and we were delighted to be able to secure our first-choice candidate Paul Lewis,'' said Morriston general secretary Mike Rogers.

''And for the boys to go out and get a good win at Cambrian has got his reign off to a flying start.''

A 25th-minute header from Michael Chapman put the Dingle men ahead in the Rhondda, while a Michael Gammon cross was turned into goal on the hour.

And the game was all up for Cambrian once Paul Sweeny was dragged down in the box, and Chapman converted the ensuing penalty.

Lewis's old club Garden Village marched into the next round on Saturday week with a thumping 6-0 success over AFC Llwydcoed at Stafford Common.

Steve Devonald opened the scoring and a brace from Steve Evans made it 3-0 at the break, and another scoring pulse hit the Cynon Valley side on the resumption.

Straight from the restart Rob Shannon netted, and after Llwydcoed again squandered possession, Shannon got a second goal in the space a minute.

A Luke Davies own goal saw Llwydcoed hit for six and Village completed a good day by announcing the arrival of midfield ace Del James from second division rivals Garw.

Neath Athletic once more struggled at Aberaman, but the Llandarcy Park side just managed to win the day 2-1.

Having been held 2-2 at the ground in the league last month, Neath went a goal down, only for young centre-back Lee Bevan to equalise just before the break.

The winner was carved out by Cynon Valley boy Jarrod Price, whose tantalising run ended in sharp-shooting Carl Shaw knocking in a 70th-minute winner.

Afan Lido's improving form saw them gain a comfortable 3-1 victory over Penrhiwceiber at the Marston Stadium.

Ian Jones set up a 21st-minute strike for John Felton, while in the approach to half-time Liam McCreesh and Karl Lewis carved out a well-taken goal for Jones.

However, Ceiber pulled back to 2-1 at the interval thanks to Andrew Workman, and it wasn't until the 91st minute that Lido completed the scoring via McCreesh.

A late burst of scoring carried Pontardawe Town to a 4-1 success over plucky Porthcawl Town at the Recreation Ground.

The tie was goalless until a header from Gareth Griffiths put the Seasiders ahead in the 75th minute - but the lead lasted less than a minute.

Richard Cleverly and Jamie Rickard engineered an equaliser for Steve Davies, and three goals in the last 10 minutes via Stuart Hoskins, Richard Cleverly (penalty) and Chris Gardner saw Ponty home.

West End required extra-time before claiming a 4-2 victory over third division AFC Porth at Dinas Park.

A goal adrift after 20 minutes, the Pryderi Park boys levelled through yet another Anthony Wright penalty, while Neil Phillips drilled home a free-kick just before the interval.

However, Porth equalised midway through the second half, taking the tie into extra-time, and last-gasp goals from Anthony Wright and Andrew Tyrrell saw the Townhill side safely through.

Extra-time was also the order of the day as Ammanford progressed with a 4-3 penalty victory over visiting Pontyclun.

Dean Jenkins sent the Rice Roaders ahead in the 25th minute but it was 1-1 at 90 minutes and after extra-time. Penalties from Liam Preece, Adam Dart and Cerison Davies settled the issue.

However, managerless Briton Ferry bowed out 1-0 against Betws at Old Road, Nathan Hosgood hitting a 67th-minute winner.

Two games went ahead in the third division of the MacWhirter Welsh League, with Ystradgynlais twice ahead during a 2-2 outcome with Chepstow at Ynyscedwyn Road.

A second-minute goal from Ystrad's Michael Whapham was cancelled out by a Michael Davies penalty after Nicholas Maggs brought down Davies in the box.

A 35th-minute header from Whapham sent Ystrad back in front, but soon after Dan Savage equalised, and there was no scoring during the second period.

Llansawel suffered a double blow against Risca at Cwrt Herbert, losing 2-1 and having defender Stuart Williams stretchered off with a broken leg.

Sawel were 2-0 down when Williams was injured and although Rob Cann pulled a goal back, it wasn't to be.

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Neath Athletic are hoping to have young centre-back Lee Bevan fit for tomorrow's tie at first division rivals Aberaman.

Bevan was victim of a horrendous challenge during last Saturday's 6-1 cup victory over Monmouthshire side Goytre FC at Plough Road, and the ankle injury he sustained makes him doubtful against Aberaman. Danny Kavanagh will miss the tie, having returned at Goytre only to suffer recurring ankle problems.

The situation in defence for Llandarcy Park boss Andrew Dyer is heightened as Carmarthen Town do not want Liam Hancock cup-tied.

Sammy Misbah and Christopher Vardon, who both showed up well at Goytre, are likely to be retained, while Andy Hill is set for another cameo from the bench.

Paul Fowler is set to return as Neath hope to improve on the 2-2 league draw they achieved at Aberaman last month.

Afan Lido are bracing themselves for a cup backlash from Penrhiwceiber, the Shamrock Travel Cup holders bowing out in the first round last week against Cwmbran Celtic at the Glassbrook.

The Seasiders welcome back Liam McCreesh from birthday celebrations, but on the downside they will be without Carl Edwards, Greg Hurley, Stephen Parry, Chris Piper and Daniel Williams.

Briton Ferry caretaker manager Neil Morgan has an option to restore experienced striker Jeremy Walsh to the side for their home tie against Betws.

Walsh required eight stitches in a mouth wound against Ammanford last month, and was restricted to the bench during last Saturday's 2-0 home cup win over Cwmamman.

Garden Village manager Robert Lloyd brings in former Morriston goalkeeper Dale Hulland for the suspended Stuart Lloyd, while Jamie Evans and Neil Simon are both back on squad duty for their tie with AFC Llwydcoed at Stafford Common.

Ammanford are set to reintroduce Emyr Jones from the bench at home against second division colleagues Pontyclun.

Jones has been sidelined for a year with a serious knee problem and also set to return is Dean Jenkins, who missed the 5-2 home win over Chepstow.

Pontardawe Town welcome back Richard Cleverly against Porthcawl at the Recreation Ground, while West End boss Donny Smitham is hoping Anthony Wright has recovered from a hamstring pull and will figure at AFC Porth.

Morriston make a first visit to Cambrian and Clydach, while Maesteg Park face Cardiff Corries at the Riverside.

Maesteg manager Andrew Rickard will probably recall top scorer Robbie Walters, who had to settle for a place on the bench during the 1-0 win at Garw last Saturday, while he is waiting on the fitness of Andrew Davies (groin strain).

Meanwhile, there are two rearranged fixtures in the third division with local interest attached to them - Llansawel home to Risca and the visit of Chepstow Town to Ystradgynlais.

Experienced Richard Weller is set to make a first start of the season for Llansawel and player-coach Paul Carpenter is also set to resume. David Mills, however, is ruled out while Martin Griffiths is the likely deputy for unavailable goalkeeper Dai Nott.

Ystrad, still without a league win this season, will look to break their duck without Nicky Watkins.

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Two derby ties stand out in the second round of the Welsh League's Shamrock Travel Cup on November 11.

League champions Goytre United host second division West End, while Briton Ferry have home advantage over neighbours Afan Lido. Neath Athletic meet Llantwit Fardre for the first time at Central Park, while Llansawel and Ystradgynlais have been paired at home against third division colleagues Cwmbran Celtic and Llangeinor respectively, and Pontardawe entertain Llanwern.

Full draw: Aberaman v Taffs Well, Abertillery v Maesteg Park, Betws v Newcastle Emlyn, Bridgend Town v AFC Porth, Briton Ferry v Afan Lido, Caerau Ely v Treharris, Cambrian & Clydach v Cardiff Corries, Goytre United v West End, Grange Quins v Ammanford, Llansawel v Cwmbran Celtic, Llantwit Fardre v Neath Athletic, Pontardawe v Llanwern, Pontypridd v Caldicot, Porthcawl v Morriston, Tredegar v Caerleon, Ystradgynlais v Llangeinor.

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One of the longest-serving managers on the MacWhirter Welsh League scene has stood down.

Michael Ellery and his assistant Dean Beniamous resigned as managers of second division Morriston on the weekend. A difference with the committee led to Ellery packing his bags, having helped to turnaround the fortunes of the Dingle club over the past six years.

''I couldn't live with the stance that the Morriston committee adopted, as it related to selection and I felt that was my domain,'' said Ellery.

He added: ''In the end it came down to a back me or sack me situation, and I had no alternative but to stand down.''

Ellery became the second casualty of the week on the second division circuit as earlier Paul Barrow, Richard Gay and Morrys Scott all stood down as managers at Briton Ferry.

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In what proved a tale of two Goytres, the Port Talbot side scored six goals while the Monmouthshire version were hit for six.

United gained a thumping 6-0 home success over Garden Village, who had goalkeeper Stuart Lloyd sent off in the 20th minute for bringing down Richard Ryan outside the box. Dai Rimmer took over in goal with strikes from Luke Bowen and Ryan making it 2-0 at the break.

Ryan went on to complete a hat-trick while two late goals from Darren Lyons completed a satisfactory afternoon for the 2005 winners.

But third-division Goytre crashed to a 6-1 defeat against Neath Athletic at Plough Lane - Jarrod Price (two), Lee Bevan, Andy Hill, Jonathan Keaveny and Carl Shaw were all on target.

But Llandarcy Park chief Andrew Dyer was red carded, following an altercation with referee Paul Lewis.

Afan Lido also hit the jackpot; defeating first-division rivals Newport YMCA, 5-2, at the Marston Stadium.

The Seasiders cruised into a 4-0 lead at the break thanks to goals from Ian Jones (two), John Felton and Craig Jones.

Carl Evans made it five on the resumption and although YMCA responded via Sean Pearce and Sean Perdue, it was Lido's day.

Ammanford launched their excellent new facilities at the town's Recreation Centre with a similar 5-2 win over Chepstow.

Luke Fayers opened the scoring while Liam Preece converted a penalty, but Chepstow pulled back to 2-2 at the break.

However, the Rice Roaders kicked for home during the second half, making progress on the back of further goals from Cerison Davies, Fayers and Adam Dart.

Pontardawe Town, losing finalists for the last two seasons, triumphed 2-0 over Dinas Powys at the Murch Field.

The tie was goalless until the 75th minute when Craig Connor was felled in the box, and Darren Griffiths converted the penalty.

And with the Cardiff side chasing the tie, Griffiths wrapped things up in the 88th minute on the end of a Jamie Rickard pass.

Briton Ferry, who saw the management team of Paul Barrow, Richard Gay and Morrys Scott, depart earlier in the week, put their troubles behind them to beat Cwmamman 2-0 at Old Road.

Lee Parfitt converted a Richard Howell cross in the 20th minute while Parfitt's fifth goal of the campaign sealed victory midway through the second half.

A lone goal from Lee O'Brien was good enough to earn Maesteg Park a 1-0 victory over Garw at Blandy. A defensive error set up O'Brien in the 57th minute, and he shot past John Chorley in the home goal from the edge of the box.

In another of the day's big derby clashes, Ystradgynlais gained a slender 2-1 home win over Seven Sisters.

Barry Herdman gave Seven the lead with Liam Soroka levelling just before half time.

Soroka then turned provider in the 55th minute when Michael Whapham headed home his flag-kick.

West End came from a goal down to beat second division colleagues Pontyclun, 3-1, at Pryderi Park.

Neil Phillips got the Townhill side back on terms, and they eventually tasted victory thanks to goals from Gary Davies and Richard Jones.

Gwynfi United went in front through Thomas Price only to lose 4-1 against Abertillery at the Cape while another third division team, Llangeinor, pulled off the result of the round.

The Bridgend side beat first division outfit Ton Pentre, 3-2, despite trailing 2-0 at the break.

Goals from Alyn Jones (penalty) and Steve Conaty led to the Bulldogs having their tails up, but Llan hit back through Dean Vokes, Dai Lewis and Lloyd Griffiths to seal a famous win.

Tredegar caused a shockwave in the Bridgend suburbs, defeating first division Bryntirion 1-0 through Richard Langley, while Bridgend required extra-time to overcome Barry Town, 2-1.

Michael Hartley gave Bridgend the lead but Zack Misbah, reappearing for Barry from Neath, levelled in the 88th minute.

A late goal from Drew Fahiya eventually took Bridgend into tomorrow's second-round draw.

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Paul Barrow has resigned as manager at second division Briton Ferry ahead of tomorrow's home tie with Cwmamman.

Having been associated with the Old Road club for seven years, Barrow became manager when Steve Price departed towards the end of last season. Also exiting Old Road are assistant manager Richard Gay and coach Morrys Scott along with goalkeeper Alex Davies, leaving youth team manager Neil Morgan in charge on a caretaker basis.

''Personal circumstances led to my position becoming untenable, but it is a sad day for me as the club had become part of my life,'' said Barrow.

Briton Ferry secretary Martyn Thomas said: ''We are sorry to see all three men go, and thank them for all the hard work they had put into the club.''

Goalkeeper Davies is being linked with both Neath Athletic and West End. Rhys Jones takes over in goal against Cwm.

The Grenig Park side welcome back strikers Luke Rice and Keith Dainton, but goalkeeper Dai Thomas is moving to Trostre.

Neath, who make a first visit to third division Goytre FC, have allowed Zack Misbah to sign for Barry Town while teenage defender Gary Taylor is set to go to Morriston.

Manager Andrew Dyer is expected to ring the changes with Simon Dyer, Jarrod Price, Chris Vardon and Andy Hill all in his selection equation.

Goytre United have former Pontardawe defender Ian Morgan back from suspension at home against Garden Village.

Ian Turner is doubtful with a groin strain, while Thomas Meiring is still on the injured list.

Village boss Robert Lloyd has added striker Ashley Richards to his squad along with recent acquisition Steve Devonald.

Pontardawe travel to Dinas Powys in one of three all top-flight clashes.

The Swansea Valley outfit have experienced campaigners Steve Crabbe and Steven Cox back in the selection mix.

Afan Lido will be looking to get past Newport YMCA at the Marston Stadium.

The Seasiders lose four players - Greg Hurley, Ian Jones, Chris Piper and Daniel Williams - from the side that won 3-0 at Grange Quins last time out.

Likely to return to the starting line-up are Shaun O'Leary and Craig Jones.

West End have signed front man Carl Mainwaring from Pontardawe, and he goes straight into the team for the clash with Pontyclun at Pryderi Park.

But captain Wayne Jones is attending a wedding, Anthony Wright is ruled out with a hamstring pull while his brother, Ashley, will undergo a fitness test.

Ystradgynlais host third division colleagues Seven Sisters in one of the many derby clashes that the draw produced.

Expected to return to the Ystrad side are striker Craig Hopkins and Ynysygerwn cricketer Nicholas Maggs.

Ammanford, who are home to Chepstow, use new facilities in the town's Recreation Centre for a first time.

Goalkeeper Richard Walton returns from suspension while Luke Fayers, who netted in the 1-1 draw at Treharris last week, will be looking to improve on an already impressive goal tally.

Summer recruit Adam Dart is drafted into the squad, but Dean Jenkins is ruled out through injury.

Maesteg Park have striker Andrew Davies and defender Richard Stevens out for their derby with Garw at Blandy.

A derby theme also ran through Park's 2-0 home league victory over Bryntirion in midweek with Robbie Walters getting both goals, one from the penalty spot.

Gwynfi United, who welcome Abertillery to the Cape, will be bidding for a first win of the season.

Llansawel launch the cup weekend, challenging second division Merthyr Saints at Cwrt Herbert tonight (7.30pm).

Last year's Neath and District League champions hope to add strikers Lee Fleming and Rob Cann to their squad, but centre-back Wayne Holloway is ruled out with a groin strain.

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Both early-season pacemakers Neath Athletic and champions Goytre United were made to work hard for 1-0 away victories. Neath prevailed over Caerleon at Cold Bath Road thanks to an early strike from former Swansea City man Jonathan Keaveny.

Neat passing from Jock Fairbairn, Carl Jenkins and Ryan Frankcom led to Keaveny netting his fourth goal of the season.

However, Goytre left things late in sealing victory at Aberaman with John Meacock their goal-scoring hero in the 89th minute.

A one-two with Kevin Bartley ended with Meacock driving the ball home in dynamic fashion from 25 metres.

Improving Afan Lido made it three wins on the trot with a 3-0 success over Grange Quins at the Leckwith Stadium.

Greg Hurley shot the Seasiders ahead in the 20th minute with John Felton doubling the lead midway through the half. It remained 2-0 until late on when substitute Craig Jones rounded off a satisfactory afternoon's work.

Pontardawe Town came from behind to card a morale boosting 3-1 home win over troubled UWIC.

Though John Howells shot the students in front early on, Ponty levelled right on half-time through Richard Cleverly.

A pinpoint cross from ex-Neath youngster Steve Davies resulted in Craig Connor firing Ponty ahead on the hour while Connor wrapped things up in the 89th-minute thanks to Emad Othman.

Maesteg Park conceded late during a 2-1 defeat against fancied Pontypridd at Ynysangharad Park.

An own-goal from Richard Stevens sent Ponty ahead after half an hour with Park levelling in the 70th minute.

Substitute Gareth Davies headed past goalkeeper Mark Poole, but a speculative shot soon after from Geza Hajgato - against one of his many former clubs - settled the issue.

Goal braces from Jonathan Cuss and Scott Lanyon gained Bryntirion an exciting 4-2 home win over Newport YMCA while two goals from Michael Parkin and a Lee Pratt strike secured Bridgend Town a 3-0 away victory at Barry Town.

West End hit the goal trail with a vengeance at AFC Llwydcoed, running out 5-1 winners.

The Townhill side led 3-0 at the break thanks to goals from Gary Davies, Dean Rosselli and a third successive Anthony Wright penalty.

They rounded off a sound team display with further goals from Neil Phillips and Christopher Hole.

Briton Ferry squandered a two-goal lead with just 20 minutes remaining during a 3-2 home defeat against Cambrian & Clydach.

Two goals from Keith Phillips have Ferry on cruise control, but victory hopes were then shipwrecked by defensive errors.

Ammanford were full value for a 1-1 draw at Treharris with Dean Jenkins giving the Rice Roaders an early lead.

Ammanford goalkeeper Craig Morris, deputising for suspended Richie Walton, saved a first-half penalty, but Treharris levelled two minutes into the second half.

Christian Burge struck after just five minutes as high-flying Garw won 1-0 against Morriston at the Dingle.

New signing Steve Devonald impacted from the bench as Garden Village were held to 2-2 by visiting Cardiff Corries.

Derek Jenkins got the opening Village goal, but on the hour mark the Cardiff side were 2-1 ahead.

However, the introduction of Devonald led to him scoring a cracking 68th-minute equaliser.

Llansawel took the derby clash with Seven Sisters 2-0 in the third division via goals from Craig Catterson and a Simon Hanford own-goal.

Cwmamman led 2-0 in the 65th minute only to lose 5-2 to Chepstow Town.

Stephen Williams's brace had Cwm in the driving seat, but they switched off and paid a high price.

Ystradgynlais pieced together one of their poorest showings for many seasons in losing 4-1 against visiting Pentwyn Dynamos - Michael Whapham getting a consolation goal.

Goals from Craig Phillips and Jonathan Quigley set up a 2-0 home victory for unbeaten Llangeinor over AFC Porth while Porthcawl lost 3-2 against leaders Llanwern. Goals from Tony Shier, Marcus Powell and Matt Currie sent the Steelmen clear, but the Seasiders finished strongly with Gareth Griffiths and Gareth Duffy both netting.

The clash between Gwynfi United and Goytre FC was postponed, owing to the wet state of the Cape.

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Early-season pacemakers Neath Athletic have defender Lee Bevan back in their squad for tomorrow's clash with Caerleon at Cold Bath Road. Bevan replaces Steve Evans, who was sent off during the 5-1 win at Grange Quins last Friday, while Carmarthen Town's Liam Hancock is once more available.

Rob Folland is back on duty but summer recruit Chris Vardon's comeback game during a midweek reserve match was limited to just 20 minutes.

Ex-West End defender Danny Kavanagh is sidelined by ligament damage, but free-scoring Andy Hill has resumed light training following hernia trouble.

Champions Goytre United, away to newly-promoted Aberaman, once more have Ian Morgan and Thomas Meiring missing in what is only their second engagement of the season.

Afan Lido, buoyed by successive victories over Aberaman and Uwic, have several players missing for their clash with Grange Quins at the Leckwith Stadium.

Chris Piper (knee ligament damage) is added to an injury list also containing Craig Jones, Shaun O'Leary and Stephen Parry.

But Justin Williams is back from suspension, and Carl Evans is also available for selection.

Pontardawe have parted company with striker Layton Thomas ahead of their home game with Uwic.

The clash forms a major test of resolve for Dai Rees's side against an Uwic team that last week suffered consecutive Neath-Port Talbot defeats at both Neath Athletic and Afan Lido.

There are fitness doubts surrounding both Steven Cox and Stuart Hoskins but on a positive note, former West End striker Darren Griffiths has been declared fit.

Maesteg Park have Ynysygerwn cricketer Kieran Howells suspended for their encounter with Pontypridd Town in Ynysangharad Park.

William Alston again covers for absent Gary Wager.

Briton Ferry host Cambrian & Clydach with Richard Colwill, Carl Harris, Dean Morris and Ross Morgan all returning to the squad.

But Cameron Hopkins, Richard South, Richard Gay and Jeremy Walsh have all been marked absent.

Garden Village have Dafen cricketer Jamie Mansell back for their home game with improved Cardiff Corries.

Hoping to make a first start of the season is striker Ashley Richards, following suspension, while Michael Harvey and Mark Lloyd give Village chief Bob Lloyd a pleasant selection problem.

West End will run a fitness test on Rory Smitham ahead of their encounter at AFC Llwydcoed.

Young Smitham missed the 2-1 defeat against Troedyrhiw at the Willows last Saturday, while Marc Otten is still suspended.

Morriston have defender Leighton Connor back for their home clash with high-flying Garw.

But Dingle boss Michael Ellery, who is expected to name his assistant Dean Beniamous on the team-sheet, has fitness doubts in defence surrounding both Tommy Todd and Carl James.

Ammanford bring in Craig Morris for the suspended Richie Walton for their trip to Treharris Athletic.

Steve Thomas has a foot injury that is likely to sideline him for a fortnight, but there is a possibility of captain Cerison Davies making a first appearance of the season.

In the third division, Ystradgynlais will once more be under-strength for the visit of Pentwyn Dynamos.

Striker Craig Hopkins sits out a final suspension, and also ruled out are two other big players - Robbie Daniels and Nicky Maggs.

Llansawel hope to have player-coach Paul Carpenter, Andrew Cann and Lee Thomas back for their derby clash with Seven Sisters at Cwrt Herbert.

Gwynfi United will be bidding for a first league win of the season against Gwent side Goytre FC at the Cape with Cwmamman looking to make home advantage count against Chepstow Town.

Two unbeaten sides clash at Lock's Lane, with Porthcawl Town taking on Llanwern.

TONY POOLE