Ardal Southern

Blaenavon Blues host Risca United at the Memorial Ground this afternoon in the Ardal Southern South East, 10th v 12th in the table, kick off 2.30pm. Blaenavon Blues lost 4-0 last time out two weeks ago 4-0 at Abergavenny Town. The previous week the Blues won their second game in succession by a solitary goal, Bailey Perry scoring after 59 minutes assisted by Kai Burton. They had won the week before by the same scoreline at Tredegar Town. Risca United meanwhile lost 3-1 two weeks ago at home to Croesyceiliog. A goal down at the interval after conceding on 27 minutes, Risca equalised on 61 minutes Callum Hutton scoring from a Lewis Watkins assist. However Croesyceiliog took the points with a winner on 80 minutes. This corresponding fixture last season saw Risca win 2-1 last September, thanks to goals from Hutton and Tim Hill, Matt Burns scoring the Blues goal.

Goytre United host Chepstow Town at Glenhafod Park this afternoon, in the Ardal Southern League Cup, kick off 2.00pm. Goytre United are currently sitting in 11th place in the South West, while Chepstow Town are in 3rd place in the South East. Goytre United will be looking to end a three game losing streak today. They exited the Welsh Cup two weeks ago in a 3-1 defeat at Pontarddulais Town. A goal down after 20 minutes, Goytre United equalised on 22 minutes when Keane Watts scored from a Caleb Rogers assist, but they conceded again on 28 minutes to be 2-1 down at the interval. Any efforts of a comeback in the second half ended when Pontarddulais scored their third of the game on 72 minutes. Chepstow Town meanwhile also exited the Welsh Cup last time out, when they lost 1-0 at last seasons Ardal South East champions Caerphilly Athletic. The only goal of the game came on 51 minutes. In the last round of the Ardal Southern Cup, Goytre United defeated Croesyceiliog 5-1 at home, thanks to a double from Watts and goals from Dan Simmonds, Ieuan Taylor and Iwan Batcup, while Chepstow won 4-0 at Abergavenny Town, thanks to double efforts from Josh Parsons and Mason Keepin-Davies. @GoytreUtd @ChepstowTownAFC

Morriston Town host Cardiff Corinthians at the Dingle this afternoon in the Ardal Southern League Cup, 8th v 13th in the South West table, kick off 2.00pm. Morriston Town lost 5-2 two weeks ago at Mumbles Rangers. It was 3-0 to Mumbles at the break, after Morriston conceded on 3, 17 and 22 minutes. Morriston pulled a goal back on 71 minutes through Ben Scannell, but Mumbles restored the three goal advantage on 87 minutes. Morriston made it 4-2 as injury time commenced, Scannell again finding the net, but Mumbles had the final goal to end hopes of a Morriston comeback. Cardiff Corinthians meanwhile exited the Welsh Cup last time out when they lost 4-0 at Cymru Premier side Haverfordwest County. Corries found themselves 3-0 down at the break after conceding on 3, 24 and 26 minutes. Worse was to follow when Jac Jones received a second caution and red card on 56 minutes, but Corries only conceded once more on 88 minutes to give a creditable display against opponents two divisions above. In the last round of the Ardal Southern League Cup, Morriston defeated Brecon Corries 5-2 away from home, Scott Tancock, Cameron Harris, Darren Rowe, Charlie Coates and Ryan Frost on the scoresheet, while Cardiff Corinthians won 2-0 at Cwmbran Celtic, Conor McNamara and Thierry Otu the goal scorers.

Clydach host Cefn Cribwr this afternoon at Coed Gwillym Park, in the Ardal Southern South West, kick off 2.30pm. Clydach are currently sitting in 10th place in the South West, while Cefn Cribwr are in 14th place. Clydach lost 2-0 two weeks ago at AFC Llwydcoed conceding on 17 and 39 minutes. They previous week though Clydach had earned a hard fought 1-0 home win over Canton. They left it late with the winning goal scored on 87 minutes. Cefn Cribwr meanwhile won 2-1 at home to Ynysygerwn two weeks ago, to bring to an end a 3 game losing streak. After a goalless first half, Ynysygerwn took the lead on 68 minutes, but Cefn Cribwr equalised on 78 minutes, Rhys Stevens scoring from a Simon Aynalem assist. It was also Stevens who grabbed a dramatic winner for the home side, when he struck on 89 minutes finding the net for a priceless 3 points after good work from Tomos Owen. This corresponding fixture last season ended on a 1-1 draw, Ryan Thomas scoring for Clydach and Jonah Lewis finding the net for Cefn Cribwr.

Cardiff Airport host Canton this afternoon at Jenner Park, in the Ardal Southern South West, 9th v 15th in the table, kick off 2.30pm. Cardiff Airport lost 1-0 at home to Ynysygerwn last week, conceding on 32 minutes and will be looking to halt a 3 game run since their last league win at Clydach at the end of last month. Canton meanwhile will be looking to get last weekends disappointment out of their system when they lost 3-2 at Evans & Williams. In atrocious conditions, Canton took the lead on 31 minutes, Dylan Hughes scoring from a David Trace assist, but the home side equalised shortly after half time. Canton though regained the lead on 70 minutes, when Sam Balla scored from the spot and it looked like they would take all 3 points for the second week in a row after their 3-0 home win over Seven Sisters Onllwyn, but Evans & Williams equalised with just 2 minutes of normal time remaining, before finding the winner in injury time to break Canton hearts. @CAFootballClub @CantonFballClub

Undy host Abergavenny Town this afternoon at the Causeway, in the Ardal Southern South East, 7th v 1st in the table, kick off 2.30pm. Undy won a thriller 5-3 last weekend at home to AFC Llwydcoed to reach the quarter finals of the Ardal Southern League Cup. Undy took the lead through a 5th minute own goal, but the visitors were soon level finding the net a minute later. Miles Littlechild put Undy back in front on 40 minutes through and just on the half time whistle AFC Llwydcoed were reduced to 10 men. Tom Squire then made it 3-1 on 50 minutes, assisted by Jack Morgan, but AFC Llwydcoed pulled a goal back on 53 minutes, Undy found the net again though on 55 minutes, Ben Smith scoring after good work from Lewis Pinchard and Smith then scored his second on 65 minutes to look to have sealed the tie, Dan Jarman providing the opportunity. However AFC Llwydcoed pulled another goal back on 68 minutes but it proved just a consolation in the end. Abergavenny Town meanwhile won 4-0 at home to Blaenavon Blues when they last played 2 weeks ago. After a goalless first half, Abergavenny took the lead on 52 minutes, Ben Brooks scoring from the penalty spot, before Curtis Methven doubled their advantage on 57 minutes after good work from Adam Hawkins. Brooks then made it 3-0 on 62 minutes again from the penalty spot, before Corey Paton scored the final goal of the game in injury time, assisted by Liam John. This corresponding fixture last season saw Undy triumph 1-0 thanks to a goal from Smith.

Caldicot Town host Abercarn United this afternoon at Jubilee Way, in the Ardal Southern South East, 1st v 3rd in the table, kick off 2.30pm. Caldicot exited the Ardal Southern League Cup last weekend when they lost 4-2 away at Penydarren BGC. It was looking good for Caldicot when they took the lead on 38 minutes, Adam Wakley scoring from a Ben Burns assist. However the home side equalised on 52 minutes and took the lead on 66 minutes. They then scored a third on 77 minutes, before Ben Donoghue pulled a goal back for Caldicot on 79 minutes after good work from goalkeeper Matt Sandiford. However it was left to Penydarren to seal the win on 81 minutes from the penalty spot. Abercarn meanwhile lost 5-0 at home to Goytre when they last played two weeks ago. The previous week Abercarn had won 4-2 at home to Newport Corinthians, James Thompson scoring the opening goal for Abercarn from a Callum Mitchell assist. The visitors then equalised on 37 minutes through an own goal from Chris Guy, but Mitchell put Abercarn 2-1 ahead on 40 minutes, finishing after good work from Harrison Jones. Corries though came back again to equalise on 42 minutes to make it all square at the break. Second half goals from Thompson on 65 minutes his second of the game and Jones on 77 minutes gave Abercarn the three points. This corresponding fixture last season saw Caldicot win 4-1, thanks to two goals from Laurent Ngunjoh one from Chris Parry and an own goal, while Xavier Jones was the Abercarn goalscorer.

Cwmbran Town host New Inn this afternoon at the Cwmbran Stadium, in the Ardal Southern South East, 15th v 14th in the table, kick off 2.30pm. Cwmbran Town lost 4-1 last weekend at home to Mumbles in the Ardal Southern League Cup, conceding on 14, 25, 28 and 81 minutes, Ellis Wharton scoring what proved to be just a consolation goal on 71 minutes assisted by Kai Wint. New Inn meanwhile lost 5-1 at home to Undy two weeks ago. They found themselves a goal down at the interval after conceding on 40 minutes and by the time they found the net on 74 minutes from Alex Berrow, they were 3-0 down after conceding further goals on 52 and 54 minutes. Undy then scored on 83 minutes and in injury time to end a disappointing afternoon for our league newcomers. Both sides will be looking to kick start their seasons again today.

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Penrhiwceiber Rangers take on Penydarren Boys & Girls Club at Glasbrook Field this evening, in the Ardal Southern South West, 2nd v 12th in the table, kick off 7.30pm. Penrhiwceiber Rangers won on penalties last weekend in Round 2 of the Ardal Southern League Cup after a 1-1 home draw with Taffs Well. Harvey Hughes put Penrhiwceiber ahead on 13 minutes from a Morgan Andrews assist, but the visitors equalised on 70 minutes from the penalty spot to send the tie to penalties. Hughes, Owen Orford, Jack Thomas and Calum Bateman were successful in the shoot-out as Penrhiwceiber won 4-2 to take their place in the quarter final draw on the 9th November. Penydarren were also in Ardal Southern League Cup action last weekend, when they defeated Caldicot Town 4-2 at the Bont Playing Fields. A goal down at the interval after conceding on 38 minutes, Penydarren were back on level terms on 52 minutes as Alex Lloyd found the net from an Asa Lloyd assist. Ben Gibbon then put Penydarren 2-1 ahead on 66 minutes after good work from Adam Lewis, before George Kazba added a third on 77 minutes, Kamil Filarski assisting. However Caldicot pulled a goal back a minute later, but a penalty from Alex Lloyd, his second goal of the game, put Penydarren in the bag for the quarter final draw.