{"id":17084,"date":"2026-01-18T22:03:03","date_gmt":"2026-01-18T22:03:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/faw.cymru\/cymru-leagues\/?p=17084"},"modified":"2026-02-08T22:34:33","modified_gmt":"2026-02-08T22:34:33","slug":"welsh-blood-service-league-cup-round-two-recap-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/faw.cymru\/cymru-leagues\/news\/welsh-blood-service-league-cup-round-two-recap-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Welsh Blood Service League Cup: Round Two recap"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/d20w35i08zcmee.cloudfront.net\/2026-01-17_ct_Newtown_v_Caersws-142-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17081\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d20w35i08zcmee.cloudfront.net\/2026-01-17_ct_Newtown_v_Caersws-142-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/d20w35i08zcmee.cloudfront.net\/2026-01-17_ct_Newtown_v_Caersws-142-300x200.jpg 300w, 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https:\/\/d20w35i08zcmee.cloudfront.net\/2026-01-17-Airbus-UK-Broughton-vs-Holywell-Town-136.jpg 1921w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>George Peers scored his ninth goal in his last nine games as Airbus defeated Holywell Town<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Newtown ended their four-match winless run as Tom Jones\u2019 late strike secured a 1-0 derby victory over Caersws at Latham Park on Saturday.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Robins were reduced to 10 men shortly before half-time as Steff Jones received a second yellow card for delaying the restart of play by kicking the ball away.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, that dismissal did not halt Nathan Leonard\u2019s side as Jones put them ahead in the 79<sup>th<\/sup>&nbsp;minute as his effort from the right hand side deflected beyond Max Williams.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A straight red card for Caersws forward Tommy Rowlands in stoppage time stunted the Bluebirds\u2019 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breakthrough as Flory converted from the penalty spot, with his goal proving decisive.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Afan Lido were the standout performers in the Southern section as they claimed a 5-1 victory away at Baglan Dragons on Friday night.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Lido made a lightning start to the game and opened up a three-goal lead inside just 22 minutes as Cai Owens, Liam Griffiths and Brandon Roberts all found the net.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Dragons pulled a goal back through Tom Davies early in the second half, but Ioan Evans restored Lido\u2019s three-goal cushion before16-year-old\u00a0Zane Trott capped off a five-star performance with his first senior goal for the club. It brought Lido\u2019s six-match winless run to an end, while it was their first away win since the start of September.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/d20w35i08zcmee.cloudfront.net\/2026-1-16_Baglan-Dragons-v-Afan-Lido_34-2-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17078\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d20w35i08zcmee.cloudfront.net\/2026-1-16_Baglan-Dragons-v-Afan-Lido_34-2-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/d20w35i08zcmee.cloudfront.net\/2026-1-16_Baglan-Dragons-v-Afan-Lido_34-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/d20w35i08zcmee.cloudfront.net\/2026-1-16_Baglan-Dragons-v-Afan-Lido_34-2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/d20w35i08zcmee.cloudfront.net\/2026-1-16_Baglan-Dragons-v-Afan-Lido_34-2.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Cai Owens marked his return to Afan Lido by opening the scoring against Baglan Dragons<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Newport City triumphed in a thrilling penalty shootout over Carmarthen Town on Saturday, following a 1-1 draw in 90 minutes at the LHP Stadium.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Carmarthen defender Luke Cummings netted a late equaliser to cancel out Owen Bancroft\u2019s first half opener for Newport and send the tie to spot-kicks.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Both teams scored their first eight attempts from 12 yards, before a miss from the hosts allowed the Steelmen to score and reach the quarter-finals.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Treowen Stars carried their bright league form into the cup as they knocked out JD Cymru South promotion hopefuls Ammanford on penalties following a 1-1 draw at The Rec on Friday night.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Matt Delaney fired home the loose ball from Luke Sylvester\u2019s blocked effort to put Ammanford ahead after 20 minutes, but Corey Jenkins brought the Stars level nine minutes into the second half with his eighth goal of the season. Both sides finished the 90 minutes a man down following straight red cards for Dan John and Christian Davies.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Each team converted their first four penalties of the shootout, but Morgan Clarke missed the fifth spot-kick for Ammanford, which allowed Craig McDonnell to step up and send the Stars through to the next round.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-faw-card card-with-image-bg\"><div class=\"is-layout-constrained wp-block-group is-style-faw-card\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-block-button__link-card\" href=\"https:\/\/www.welsh-blood.org.uk\/blood-sweat-and-cheers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Book an appointment<\/a><div class=\"faw-cards__card__text p-4\"><h2 class=\"is-style-faw-h3 mb-4 faw-text--border\">Welsh Blood Service<\/h2><p class=\"faw-cards__card__text-p\">Donate blood and save lives<\/p><div class=\"btn-w-auto wp-block-button \"><div class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Book an appointment<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-faw-card-background_bg\" style=\"background-repeat:no-repeat;background-image:url(https:\/\/d20w35i08zcmee.cloudfront.net\/2025-04-18-Airbus-UK-Broughton-vs-CPD-Bangor-1876-32-2.jpg);background-position:56.00000000000001% 24%\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Llantwit Major progressed with a tense 2-1 victory over Pontypridd United at the UWL Stadium on Saturday.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ponty midfielder Tom Gameson was shown a straight red card on the half hour mark and Llantwit took full advantage in first half stoppage time as Jack Bevan converted from the penalty spot.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Josh Jones doubled the hosts\u2019 lead with a clinical finish into the far corner four minutes after the break, before Ethan Edwards pulled a goal back for the Dragons in the 73<sup>rd<\/sup>&nbsp;minute with his eighth goal of the campaign.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Major goalkeeper Ryley Allen was on top form to deny Ponty an equaliser late on and ensure his side progressed. 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