Gwent football round-up[

Fixtures were back to normal last weekend - all being played except one, that being at Rogerstone Welfare Ground where a drain seems to have collapsed.

In the First Division, Monmouth Town moved into third place after their two-goal home victory over Abercarn United, Mathew Bowen and Andrew Rogers were the marksmen.

Mardy also had a home win, 3-0 against Albion Rovers. Tom Overton, Aaron Davies and Jamie Laurent scored.

Bottom club West Pontnewydd had a surprise but welcome away victory over Treowen Stars. Goals by Luke Griffin and Alun Seddon gave them a 2-0 win.

Panteg and Undy Athletic shared the points in a 1-1 draw at Panteg House. Scorers Anthony Ramon for Panteg and G Thompson for Undy. Steven Davies and Mathew Edwards scored the goals to give Clydach Wasps an away draw with Coed Eva Athletic. Spencer Youth and Trinant shared the spoils in a goalless draw at Ringland Park.

In Division Two, Lliswerry inflicted the first league defeat of the season on leaders Abertillery Bluebirds at Spytty Park. Mathew Hoskins (2) and Kirk Freeman were the scorers in a 3-2 victory. Llanhilleth kept in touch with the leaders with a 2-1 home win over Cefn Fforest. Andrew Watkins got both goals.

At the bottom, Lucas Cwmbran came away from Woodland Field with a seven-goal rout of Abertillery. Their goals came from Tom Wise, Kirk Hicks, Andrew Howells, Gareth Appleby, Liam Coote, Mark Wilmott and Peter Cornelius the scorers.

RTB Ebbw Vale won 2-0 at Eugene Cross Park over Race. Kevin Greenland's two goals put Race in relegation trouble.

Tranch had a 5-2 victory at Pentwynmawr Athletic, Mark Walker and Darren Perry, two apiece, and John Aherne the marksmen.

FC Dugout and Cromwell Youth fought out a 1-1 draw at Hilltop. Martin Buckley scored for Dugout and substitute Simon Ovey for Cromwell.

The top-of-the-table clash between Fairfield United and Malpas Gladiators ended 1-1. Lee Williams scored for Fairfield, with an own goal for Malpas.

Second-placed Christchurch scored six when entertaining Caldicot Castle, Anthony Johnston, Gavin Attorri and Zoltan Gabbacsi got two apiece. AC Pontymister also scored six through Dominic Waters and Luke Roberts, two apiece, Rhys Talbot and Scott Jefferies when visiting Crickhowell. Richard Lund scored a hat-trick to earn Sudbrook Cricket Club an away win over Pilcs. Nicholas Thomas scored the only goal of the game to give Crusaders a home victory over Abergavenny Thursdays.

Sebastopol had a 2-0 home win over Underwood Social Club with goals from Daryl Nightingale and substitute Michael Gallivan.

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The second round of the Tom Perkins Cup finally got under way with four scheduled matches being played, the other ties scheduled for tomorrow.

Southend Athletic hosted near neighbours Woodlands and after a thrilling match finished 3-2 winners despite leading 3-0 at half time. Goals for Southend were scored by Jamie Jenkins (2) and Jason Morgan with S. Griffiths and P. Dunkerton replying for Woodlands.

Abercarn United defeated Rhymney A 2-1 with goals by D. Thomas and D. Dawe and G. Davies scoring for Rhymney.

Cefn Fforest B hosted Abertillery Excelsiors and at full-time it was 3-3, extra time failing to produce a winner, the tie went into penalties with Excelsiors finally winning through, 3-2 on spot-kicks. Shane Roper, Daniel Purchase and Jack Evans scored for Excelsiors with their penalties converted by Purchase, Roper with captain Rhys Hodges scoring the decisive penalty, taking his side into the quarter-finals.

The Cefn Fforest goals were scored by Jordan Williams, Andrew Davies and Daniel Lynch.

In the other cup match Fleur-de-Lys defeated Abertillery Bluebirds C 2-0.

In the Premier Division the lead changed hands again with Abertillery Bluebirds A going back to the top following a 5-2 away victory at Castle United, scoring three goals in the last 10 minutes. Scorers for Bluebirds were C. Simmonds (3), G. Jones and B. Williams.

Drysiog Inn hosted improving Pantside and were defeated 6-1 with Nick Ball scoring for Drysiog and Mark Hughes (2), Matt Greaves (2), J. Macabbec and Ashley Rees scoring for Pantside.

Brynmawr Athletic hosted Abertillery FC and in the surprise of the day were defeated 3-23. P. Congreve and K. Wedgebury scored for Brynmawr with Mark Bridgeman, Peter Lewis and Gregg Meredith scoring for Abertillery.

Aberbargoed had a 6-0 win over Pentwynmawr with goals by L. Bancroft (4), S. Wright and C. Morgan scoring the goals. Tafarn-y-Werin hosted Cefn Fforest A with the visitors winning 4-0 with goals by Neil Tasker (2), Tom Perkins and Matthew Haines.

In the other match Trinant were defeated 2-1 by Brynmawr Town with Trinant's goal scored by Paul Pritchard.

In the First Division Abertillery Bluebirds b hosted Red Lion and were defeated 4-1 with L. Herridge scoring for Bluebirds and M. Holly (2), B. Turner and M. Shuck scoring for Red Lion.

Phoenix United travelled to near neighbours Tredegar Arms and avenged an earlier defeat with a 2-0 victory with R. Brannan and S. James scoring.

FC Dugout hosted Crusaders and were on the wrong end of an 8-0 scoreline. Goals for Crusaders were scored by Daniel Morris (3), Jordan Bromley (2), Martin adams (2) and Gareth Walker.

Blaenau Gwent United hosted RTB Ebbw Vale and were defeated 3-1 with T. Beynon scoring the goal. Tredegar Athletic retained third spot with a convincing 3-0 home victory over Llanhilleth with I. Pettit, C. Williams and C. Monk scoring the goals.

Rhymney B hosted table topping Treowen and T. Price (2), G. Jones, C.Williams and R. Meek scored for Treowen in a 5-0 victory.

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Clydach Wasps sharp shooter James Hapgood was in stunning form, scoring all five goals in their comfortable home win over Usk Town in the quarter-finals of the A Jones and Co (Usk) Limited Langdon Cup.

Usk simply couldn't put the shackles on Hapgood, who gave Wasps a two-goal interval lead and carried on with his destructive work after the break.

Llanarth's home tie with Pontypool Town was also full of goals, the visitors recovering from a half-time 3-2 deficit to gain a 5-4 thrilling victory in extra time, the teams locked at 4-4 after ninety minutes.

Scorers for Llanarth were James Powell (2), one from the penalty, Gavin Phillips and Michael Morgan. Richard Wakeling netted twice for Pontypool, one a penalty, along with Nathan Jeremiah and Scott Taylor (2), including the Pontypool winner with two minutes of the second period of extra time remaining.

Govilon, runaway leaders of Division One, moved smoothly into the semi-finals, beating Blaenavon Blues 3-1.

The tie was switched to Abergavenny's Bailey Park, allowing the Blues senior side to play their much-postponed John Payne Barber Gwent Amateur Cup tie. But the change of ground resulted in Govilon B team's clash with Fairfield United being called off, although a lot of effort, including numerous telephone calls, was made to try to find a ground.

James Powell gave Govilon a half-time lead. Alan Scammell got a goal for the Blues but Dean Morgan made sure of Govilon's place in the last four with two goals, including a penalty.

In the remaining tie, Race scored a goal in each half for a 2-0 home success against Gilwern and District, Andy Pollard and Stuart Watkins the scorers.

Three games were played in Division One. Pandy hit back in the second-half to gain a 2-1 win over Panteg who led at half-time. However, Panteg had their manager, together with a player, dismissed, which did not help their cause.

Gareth Willis put Panteg in front with Chris Lambert equalising. Kirk Morgan got the winner in time added on.

Cwmffrwdoer won 6-1 at Tranch, making their superiority count in the second-half. Mark Gunter scored a hat-trick for Cwmffrwdoer whose other goals came from Ross Peake (2) and Mike Passmore. Tranch's consolation goal came from Ricky Ball.

Lower New Inn collected a valuable point from their 4-4 draw with visitors Goytre, the sides all square 1-1 at half-time. Scorers for Lower New Inn, who had Kyle Hazard sent off, were Phil Bullock, Nathan Kersley, Jon Thomas and a Tom Lane free-kick. Goytre marksmen were Shaun Ellis (2), Joel Foster and Mitchell Powell.

Division Two leaders Prescoed were held to a 1-1 draw by Pilcs who took the lead through Andrew Murton but Grant Watkins levelled in the second-half.

Pontypool Town B kept up their winning ways with a 3-2 derby success over second-placed New Inn. Scorers for Pontypool, moving into second place, were Gavin Hopkins, Gavin Rogers and Stuart Price and New Inn replied through Jeff Tozer and Barry Evans. But Pontypool's day was tarnished when Sean Kearns was taken to hospital with a serious leg injury.

Usk Town B, leading 2-1 at half-time, drew 3-3 with visitors Clydach B. Usk scorers were Scott Lauder (2) and Steve Wade and Clydach replied through Dorian Reames (2) and Adam Carrington.

Llanfoist, who now publish a club monthly newsletter - another good idea from the go-ahead village club who recently videod one of their games, later watched on TV by both sides in the village hall - drew 2-2 with neighbours Gilwern B. Mark Wakeley put home side Gilwern in front but before the break Matthew Johnson scored the first of his two goals. Gilwern restored their advantage with a goal by Tim Skarratt from Robbie Warner's free-kick. Five minutes from the end Llanfoist earned a point when Johnson came to the rescue.

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After a five-week break for most teams, Saturday brought a full programme of fixtures in the Monmouthshire Building Society Newport and District League and a few surprises.

The new leaders in the Premier X are Llanwern Sports, who beat Duffryn 3-2, in a very close game. Duffryn took the lead midway through the first half, but Llanwern fought back with a Scott Hood goal from close range.

A James Hood goal early in the second half was matched by an equaliser from Duffryn. The best goal of the match, which turned out to be the Llanwern winner, was a tremendous volley from 25 yards by Caleb Hales. This game was played in an excellent manner and a credit to both sides.

Pioneer lost their 100 per cent record, held to a 2-2 draw by Pontnewydd United. Pill gained a 2-0 win over New Lysaghts Club, Ashley Ball scoring both goals.

Two teams at the bottom of the division both enjoyed victories. Henllys Rangers won 1-0 away to Malpas through a Darren Wheatstone goal. Caerleon caused the shock of the day, with a 3-1 win over Merry Miller, with Luke Casagrande (2) and Richard Aston getting the goals. This game was hard fought and could have got out of hand, but for the control of referee Gary Williams.

Two goals each from Sean Cotter and Sean Enos moved Malpas Gladiator into top spot in the Premier Y with a 4-2 win against Trethomas Bluebirds. Lliswerry dropped points when drew 4-4 with AC Pontymister. Rhys Cleere (3) and Colyn Oliver scored for Ponty. Cwmbran Celtic put an end to Cromwell Youth's good run, winning 3-1 at home. Albion Rovers and Civil Service drew 1-1 in their local derby game. West Pontnewydd got the better of Corinthians 3-2 win. Alun Wannel, Tom Bridges and Nathan Ceretti scored the goals. Christchurch won 3-1 at home to Coed Eva, with goals from David Evans (2) and Chris Williams. Spencer Boys Club enjoyed a rare victory, with a 4-2 win over high-flying Rogerstone.

Lucas Cwmbran moved into second place in Division One after the 11-0 hammering of Whiteheads. The Lucas scorers were Steve Bevan (3), Gareth Jenkins (3), Dean Bassett, Dean Manning, Steve Parsons, Anthony Hyde and a penalty from Adrian Clayton. Croesyceiliog were too strong for Shaftesbury Youth, winning 6-1.

Lliswerry had a 2-0 win over leaders Spencer Old Boys with Stewart Jeniks and Simon Davies getting the goals. St Julians Youth were coasting 3-0 at half time in their game with Six in Hand. Then the Six grabbed two goals, raising doubt about the result. The Youth brought on sub Dave Pearce with 15 minutes and he notched a hat-trick to give them a 6-2 win. St Julians' other goals came from Grant Collins, Keiran Chaplin and Rhys Hussain.

Marshfield continued their good run with a 2-1 win over Albion Rovers, with goals from Sam Allen and Billy Evans. Caerleon Town made it a club double, with a 6-3 win over Christchurch. This was their first points of the season.

Oakfield were knocked out of the Gwent Amateur Cup on Saturday but have enough league games in hand to fight for top spot.

Division Two leaders Riverside Rovers remain the highest scorers in all the divisions after a 7-3 win over Cosmos. Dale Crawley (3), Paul Hoskins (3) and Chris Weare got their goals. A goal by Lance Moran gave Pill a point in their 1-1 draw with Lliswerry. Cwmcarn Athletic went to Pontymister and gained a 5-1 win thanks to goals by Stephen Pontin (3), Michael Stevens and an own goal. Lee Tech gave bottom club Malpas a 6-0 hammering, their goals coming from Danny Hancock (3), James Carroll (2) and Steve Smith. Rogerstone won 2-1 against Pill Hibernians. Real Barretts beat Merry Miller 5-2, with goals from Danny Tanner (3), Carmel Holdaway and Heiu Ngnyen.

In Division Three, Malpas Road moved into second place after an 11-0 wipe-out of a poor Bettws Social Club side. Chris Jones (5), Andrew Morris (3), John Howie (2) and Hamid Baiadabadi got the Malpas goals.

Leaders Ponthir continued their good run with a 5-0 win over Corinthians. Craig Tooze (2), Jonathan Palmer, Fabio Masella and Adam Jones got the goals.

Two goals by Chris Desmond for Racing Club matched the two goals by Mark Rowlands for Pill in their 2-2 draw.

In the Cwmbran derby, St Dials beat Oakfield 4-1, with goals from Jamie Thompson (2), David Brice and Nathan Constable.

After being deducted six points, K-2 are starting to climb back up the table with a 6-0 win over Merry Miller. Anayat Khan (2), Chee-Mein Wong, Amirul Alam, Shamirul Alam and Andrew Lee were the K-2 scorers. Malpas beat local rivals Malpas Gladiator 4-2. Cwmbran Centre YP gained a good 2-0 away win over Albion Rovers with Stephen Farr getting both goals.

Leading scorers: 29 Adam Jones (Ponthir); 26 Adam Chambers (Ship and Pilot), Chris Jones (Malpas Road); 22 Stephen Farr (Cwmbran Centre YP), Paul Hoskins (Riverside Rovers); 19 Chris Desmond (Racing Club); 18 Ashley Ball (Pill); 17 Aaron Compton (Ship and Pilot), Mike Rowlands (Pill), Danny Tanner (Real Barretts); 16 Peter Hutchinson (Pill), Michael Farr (Oakfield); 15 Shaun Evans (Pill), Daniel Rosser (Cwmbran Celtic), Gary Laws (Bettws Social Club), Anthony Roach-Blackwell (Lucas Cwmbran), Dale Crawley (Riverside Rovers); 14 Gareth Yeates (Pill), Thomas Ingles (Pill Hibernians), Lewis Boyd (Tradesman's Arms), Anayat Khan (K-2), David Evans (Christchurch), Danny Hancock (Lee Tech); 13 Ryan Lake (Lliswerry); 12 Terry Whatley (AC Pontymister), Stuart Williams (Rogerstone), David Brice (St Dials).

East Gwent League

PORTSKEWETT and Sudbrook A progressed to the semi-finals of the Harry Gill Cup thanks to a 4-1 home win over Chepstow Athletic B. Scorers for Portskewett were Dave Watkins, Terry Boston, Danny Mullen and Simon Hathaway.

Mathern Wanderers B, who were reinstated at the last minute at the expense of Rockfield Rovers, lost 3-1to fellow Division Three side Undy Athletic B. Steve Taylor rattled in Mathern's only effort while Alan Maplestone, Chris Parry and Lee Harris found the net for Undy who now play Portskewett in the semi-finals.

Undy Athletic A edged through 1-0 against Underwood Social, Alan Hobby scoring the only goal. Monmouth A team's clash with Tintern Abbey was postponed.

In a quickly rearranged Division One fixture, Tintern Abbey beat Chepstow Town 7-1. Scorers for the new leaders were Gareth Moore (3), Colin Jeffries, Tom Marmont, Wayne Duffield and Steve Jones.

Caldicot Town's recent revival continued when they defeated Chepstow Athletic A 4-2 in Bulwark. Chris Hooper and Ali Macdonald netted for the home side, Caldicot scorers were Mark Beresford, Lee Jeremiah, Jordan Hobbs and another penalty strike from Adrian Porter.

In Division Two, Sudbrook Cricket Club A again proved to be Monmouth Town B team's bogey side as they inflicted a 2-0 win on the leaders. It was the second time this season that Sudbrook had beaten the Kingfishers in the league. James Robertson and Jason Brimble grabbed the goals for the cricketers to seal the second place spot. Rogiet-Tippling never really got going in Caldicot as Thornwell Red and White inflicted a 3-1 scoreline on them. Ziggy Niblett netted a wonder goal come cross for Tippling.

It was the Tippling's second home defeat of the season and Thornwell's third away win. Castle A versus Portskewett B was postponed due to a waterlogged pitch.

Rogiet held Division Three leaders Devauden Green to a 2-2 draw in Shirenewton. Rogiet played well considering they had to reverse the fixture to Devauden's ground because of their waterlogged facility. Rob Thomas struck first for Rogiet only to see veteran Steve Prettyjohn equalise for Devauden.

Luke Dugdale thought he had done enough for Rogiet late on with a great solo effort to put Rogiet back ahead at 2-1 but old faithful Steve Prettyjohn had the last laugh when he poked home another goal for Devauden to finish the match at 2-2. Caldicot Castle B won their second league match of the season when they beat Bulwark 2-1 in Chepstow. Chris Meddins scored the Bulwark goal. Mathern Wanderers against Rockfield Rovers was postponed.