IT was the survival of the fittest as Storms Dudley and Eunice combined to wash away most of the football fixtures in North Wales.

Two games did get the green light in the North East Wales League where Adam Roberts scored the only goal 11 minutes from time as FC Queen’s Park beat Halkyn and Flint Mountain to move into fourth place in the Premier Division.

There was an eight-goal thriller at Caerwys in the Reserves Division as visitors Castell Alun triumphed 5-3.

Craig Worthington and sub Alister Randles both sank doubles for the Colts with Luca Nardo also on the scoresheet. The home team’s replies came from Thomas Anderson (2) and an own goal.

Dave Maddocks hit a hat-trick as Llandudno Albion thrashed bottom club Blaenau Ffestiniog 6-1 in the only Ardal North West League encounter while Connah’s Quay Nomads Reserves produced a much better performance than their seniors in the FAW North East League.

Alfie Vaughan (2), Jack Burman and Robbie Jones netted in their 4-2 home win over Mold Alex for whom Ellis Hickey and Luke Muia replied.

An own goal from keeper Lucas Davies was enough for Airbus to pick up a 1-0 victory at Rhydymwyn.

Two games in the Cymru Premier Development League North went ahead yesterday.

The New Saints floored Airbus 9-1 with eight different players on the scoresheet.Leo Branch hit back for the Airmen, who also had a player sent off.

Newtown also picked up three points as they sent visitors Llandudno packing 3-1.

In the North East Wales FA U19s Cup, Mynydd Isa were 3-2 winners at Brickfield Rangers thanks to Jack Bradshaw’s double and one from sub James Sparrow. Luke Pugh and Alex Leaney hit back for Brickfield.

Cardiff City have thrown the Adran Premiership title chase wide open following a super Sunday.

The Bluebirds claimed a thrilling 3-2 home success over Swansea City, ending the league leaders’ unbeaten record in the league this season.

Third-placed Cardiff moved to within seven points of top spot, while Cardiff Met remain four points behind Swansea and they now have a game in hand.

In the Adran Premier Plate, The New Saints were defeated 2-0 at Barry, while Pontypridd defeated hosts Port Talbot 3-0.

All of the Sunday matches in Adran North and the North Wales Women’s League were postponed.

One game went ahead in the Cymru Premier League with Newtown missing out on the chance to reclaim second spot as they were held to a goal-less draw at home by Cardiff Met.

It was a historic day at Latham Park in what was The Robins’ 1,000th game in the Welsh top flight.