RADNOR Valley just fell short as they slipped to a 1-0 defeat at Spar Mid Wales League First Division leaders Rhayader Town.

Steve Pigott’s side turned in a determined performance before going down to a Richie Powell goal in the second half.

Knighton Town were disappointed at conceding a late equaliser n their 1-1 draw at Bow Street.

Chris Roff had seemingly put the Radnor Robins on the road to three points but Andrew Gittins struck for the hosts deep in stoppage time.

Hay St Marys had a day they will rather forget beaten 5-0 at in-form Carno.

Presteigne’s poor run continued as they bowed out of the Division 2 (ER Jenkins) Cup 4-2 after extra-time at Llansantffraid Village.

Matt Strangwood (penalty) and Josh Gardner had twice hit back to force the tie to extra-time.

Newbridge went down 5-1 at Churchstoke.

Talgarth Town saw their Watson Financial Mid Wales (South) League title hopes take a dent as they slumped to a 2-1 defeat at lowly Penybont Reserves.

Tommy Farmer grabbed a second half winner for Penybont after Samed De Groot’s opener had been cancelled out by Kyle O’Shea.

Hay St Marys Reserves are now third, six points behind Talgarth but with two games in hand, after a 4-1 win at Brecon Northcote.

Matt Turrell led the way with a hat-trick and Jamie Howard was also on target with Corey Evans netting for Northcote.

Knighton Town Reserves also cannot be counted out of the title race after a 4-0 derby success over Presteigne Reserves.

Marc Wozencraft starred with a second half hat-trick for The Radnor Robins after Sam Hoyle had handed them an interval lead.