CHIRK AAA showed their fighting spirit to win 2-1 at Llansantffraid in the battle of the Ardal North East League strugglers.

Tom Freeman set up both goals for Niall Freeman and Cam Roberts as the hosts ended the game with 10 men after Tom Williams’ red card.

Two-goal Ben Wilson was the star of the show as Llangollen Town won 2-1 at Brickfield Rangers, who had hammered the same opposition 5-0 in the Welsh Trophy just three weeks ago.

Jay Richardson hit back for Rangers while Penycae remain in second place after a hard-fought draw at Llanuwchllyn.

Captain Zac Davies scored both for Penycae who had substitute Will Nevitt sent off four minutes from time. Meilir Williams and Will Owen earned the hosts a point.

Penycae are three points behind leaders Bow Street, who thrashed an understrength Cefn Albion side 4-1. Tom Smith scored Cefn’s consolation goal from the penalty spot.

Scott Reeves hit a double for the second week running as Rhos Aelwyd beat Llandrindod Wells 2-0.

Kerry eased to an 8-4 win at Builth Wells, who had two players sent off as Luke Mumford hit a hat-trick.

Dolgellau enjoyed their trip to Llanidloes Town where they triumphed 5-3.

The manager of the month curse struck at Connah’s Quay Town as they lost for the first time in the North West League.

Gavin Parry had steered Town to an unbeaten six-game run in the league but that ended as Llannefydd’s Llion Morris scored the only at The Deeside Stadium.

Sam Henry’s hat-trick led Corwen to a 5-0 win over Conwy Borough.

Thomas Mann and Tom Williams also scored while leaders Porthmadog eased to a 4-0 victory at home to Nantlle Vale. Caio Evans, Cai Jones, Dan Brookwell and Ashley Owen netted for the front-runners.

Dylan Proctor grabbed the winner for second-placed Y Rhyl, who beat Llanrwst United 2-1. Captain Reece Fairhurst also scored with Joel Jones replying.

Third-placed Llangefni Town were also 2-1 winners at Trearddur Bay and the same scoreline saw Holyhead Hotspur edge out rock-bottom Menai Bridge Tigers in the Anglesey derby.

St Asaph City and Y Felinheli drew 1-1 while Rhys Lloyd grabbed a stoppage-time winner as NFA squeezed past Pwllheli 1-0.