Premier Division: Barry Athletic 4–4 Island Marine – Athletic’s perfect start was halted in dramatic fashion as Island Marine stunned the leaders with a spirited display. Both sides went toe-to-toe in an eight-goal thriller, with Marine showing their attacking quality to earn an impressive point. Athletic stay top, but their aura of invincibility has been dented.
Cardiff Airport Reserves 1–0 AFC Rhoose – Cardiff Airport Reserves maintained their 100% record in a cagey Ceri Road derby decided by a Lee Stradling goal. They remain hot on Barry Athletic’s heels at the top, while Rhoose remain without a win.
Penarth Town 3–2 St Athan – Penarth grabbed a big home win in another exciting clash. Despite St Athan’s pressure, the hosts found just enough firepower to edge the contest. The result moves Penarth closer to the leading pack, while St Athan slip slightly in the table after this narrow defeat.
Vale Madrid 1–2 Cadoxton Imps – Cadoxton Imps edged a tight contest, coming from a goal down to take the win. Vale Madrid battled hard but remain without a win this season, while the Imps climb into the chasing pack with a valuable away victory.
Cwm Talwg 2–0 Vale United Reserves – Cwm Talwg picked up a crucial three points, keeping a clean sheet and moving themselves up a place to sixth. Vale United Reserves remain rooted to the foot of the table, still searching for their first point.
Championship
Rhoose Social 5–2 Vale Athletic – Leaders Rhoose Social kept up their unbeaten run with another big win. Vale battled but couldn’t cope with Rhoose’s attacking power.
Porthkerry Panthers 0–8 Dinas Powys Development – The standout scoreline of the round. Dinas Powys were ruthless in front of goal, smashing eight past Porthkerry without reply. They remain firmly on the heels of Rhoose Social at the top. There was a hat trick from James Lloyd.
Peterston Super Ely 2–4 Cogan Coronation Reserves – Cogan made it four wins from five, proving too strong for Peterston. Their push near the top continues with another away win as they sit third, a point off the leaders.
St Athan Reserves 0–4 Barry Athletic Reserves – Athletic Reserves showed their quality once again, keeping a clean sheet and scoring freely. They continue to climb the table with another dominant performance.
Cardiff Airport Vets 3–4 Cowbridge Town – A thriller saw Cowbridge come from 3 goals down to defeat Airport Vets 4-3. The Vets had been unbeaten but were undone thanks to a late Sam Russell winner. This result breathes life into Cowbridge’s season.
Island Marine Reserves 1–1 AFC Rhoose Development – Both sides remain near the bottom after sharing the points. Island Marine couldn’t make their chances count, while AFC Rhoose will be pleased to earn only their second point of the season.
League One
Holton Road Reserves 0–5 Sparta Park – League leaders Sparta Park continued their perfect start with a dominant display. Ruthless in front of goal, they’ve now hit 31 goals in just six games.
Cadoxton Imps Seconds 2–6 Penarth Town Development – Goals galore as Penarth put six past Cadoxton to climb into second spot. Louis Angove scored twice and set up another.
Vale of Glamorgan Rovers 3–4 Barry Athletic Development – A seven-goal thriller saw Barry Athletic Development edge past VoG Rovers. Athletic needed to come back from a three-goal deficient for the second week running to win 4-3 late on.
Ely Rangers Wenvoe 1–1 Llantwit Major Thirds – A hard-fought draw as Ely Rangers held promotion-chasing Llantwit. Both sides had chances, but a share of the spoils sees Llantwit drop to fourth.
Island Marine Development 0–4 St Athan Development – St Athan Development produced the shock of the day, hitting four unanswered goals away at Island Marine Development. Jake Hayvice scored twice and set up the other two. A huge morale boost after a tough start to the season.
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