Cymru Premier: Nomads seal second after TNS beat Penybont
Harry Franklin scored for Connah's Quay in the first minute at Caernarfon
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Saturday, 14 March
Championship Conference
Colwyn Bay 3-1 Barry Town: Colwyn Bay moved into third place with a convincing 3-1 victory at Blue Turtle Arena. Louis Robles put the hosts ahead on the stroke of half-time, with Aeron Edwards firing in two more after the break. Michael George hit back with 10 minutes to go, but the comeback was halted when Daniel Barton was red carded for retaliation.
Penybont 1-2 The New Saints: Jordan Williams scored in injury time to give champions The New Saints victory over Penybont. The contest at Dragonbet Stadium looked to be heading for a draw after Chris Venables and Ryan Brobbel exchanged first-half goals, but Saints snatched victory in the 92nd minute.
Play-off Conference
Flint Town 1-1 Bala Town: Relegation-threatened Bala earned a hard-fought draw at in-form Flint. Jack Thorn headed the hosts in front before Cameron Ferguson fired Bala back level after the break. Bala's Ben Wynne was shown a red card for a high boot challenge in injury time. Bala's top-flight status remains in serious jeopardy, they are now five points behind Cardiff Met who have a game in hand.
Friday, 13 March
Championship Conference
Caernarfon Town 2-4 Connah's Quay Nomads: Harry Franklin scored after only 20 seconds as Connah's Quay eased to victory at Caernarfon. Phil Mooney headed in a leveller for the home side, but Rhys Hughes restored Nomads' lead with a penalty before half-time. Noah Edwards and Callum West struck quickfire goals midway through the second period before a stoppage-time consolation from Rio Owen. Victory means Connah's Quay have secured second place and European Conference football next season.
Play-off Conference
Haverfordwest County 1-0 Cardiff Met: Owain Jones scored the only goal 10 minutes from time as Tony Pennock's Haverfordwest side cemented their place at the top of the Play-off Conference, with Cardiff Met in fourth in the second tier.
Llanelli 0-2 Briton Ferry Llansawel: Ricky Lee-Owen gave the visitors an early lead at Stebonheath and Ollie Anderson tapped in a late second as Briton Ferry stayed within four points of Haverfordwest.