{"id":21432,"date":"2026-08-29T09:39:21","date_gmt":"2026-08-29T08:39:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/faw.cymru\/cymru-leagues\/?p=21432"},"modified":"2026-08-29T09:39:22","modified_gmt":"2026-08-29T08:39:22","slug":"novira-cymru-bangor-city-1876-end-brickfield-rangers-perfect-start","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/faw.cymru\/cymru-leagues\/news\/novira-cymru-bangor-city-1876-end-brickfield-rangers-perfect-start\/","title":{"rendered":"Novira Cymru North round-up: Bangor City 1876 end Brickfield Rangers&#8217; perfect start but Michael Johnston resigns"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/d20w35i08zcmee.cloudfront.net\/20260829004954\/2026-07-31-CPD-Dinas-Bangor-1876-vs-Bala-Town-54-1024x683.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-21447\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d20w35i08zcmee.cloudfront.net\/20260829004954\/2026-07-31-CPD-Dinas-Bangor-1876-vs-Bala-Town-54-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/d20w35i08zcmee.cloudfront.net\/20260829004954\/2026-07-31-CPD-Dinas-Bangor-1876-vs-Bala-Town-54-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/d20w35i08zcmee.cloudfront.net\/20260829004954\/2026-07-31-CPD-Dinas-Bangor-1876-vs-Bala-Town-54-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/d20w35i08zcmee.cloudfront.net\/20260829004954\/2026-07-31-CPD-Dinas-Bangor-1876-vs-Bala-Town-54-1536x1024.png 1536w, https:\/\/d20w35i08zcmee.cloudfront.net\/20260829004954\/2026-07-31-CPD-Dinas-Bangor-1876-vs-Bala-Town-54.png 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Brickfield Rangers\u2019 perfect start to the Novira Cymru North season came to an end as they were beaten 2-1 away at Bangor City 1876 on Friday night.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Rangers had won all of their opening four matches of the campaign and took the lead in the 65<sup>th<\/sup>&nbsp;minute of this clash as Carl Jones set up Andy Vale to fire home his eighth goal in five games \u2013 no player has scored more in the division so far this term.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It was an advantage that Brickfield held until the final 10 minutes of the contest, only for Bangor to stage a late comeback courtesy of two substitutes. Max Purvis equalised in the 82<sup>nd<\/sup>&nbsp;minute amid a crowded box, before Connor Evans netted the winning goal two minutes later.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Brickfield remain top of the table on 12 points, but now only on goal difference as Bangor\u2019s victory sees them climb up to second and move level on points.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, there was shock news after the game as Bangor confirmed that manager Michael Johnston has resigned from his role after six years in charge, citing increased work and family commitments. Also a club legend as a player, Johnston led the team to multiple promotions and reached the FAW Welsh Cup semi-finals last season.&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:\/\/faw.cymru\/cymru-leagues\/cymru-north\/fixtures-and-results\/\">Fixtures and Results<\/a><div class=\"faw-cards__card__text p-4\"><h2 class=\"is-style-faw-h3 mb-4 faw-text--border\">Novira Cymru North<\/h2><div class=\"btn-w-auto wp-block-button \"><div class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Fixtures and Results<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-faw-card-background_bg\" style=\"background-repeat:no-repeat;background-image:url(https:\/\/d20w35i08zcmee.cloudfront.net\/Cymru-North-trophy.png);background-position:35% 10%\"><\/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>Third-place Bala Town are also on 12 points following their 3-1 comeback victory away at Rhyl 1879.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Following a goalless first half, Rhyl took the lead eight minutes into the second period when Josh Jones scored his first goal for the club since his summer switch from Flint Town United.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, Bala were level were just seven minutes later as Craig Lindfield headed home from Tom Kelly\u2019s corner. Lindfield then completed the turnaround on 68 minutes with a neat front post finish. The Lakesiders sealed victory in stoppage time when substitute Tom Jones clinically fired in his first goal for the club.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is now four wins from four games this season for Bala, who host Newtown on Bank Holiday Monday. The Robins continued their own unbeaten start to the campaign with a convincing 4-0 home win over Llanuwchllyn on Friday.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Jamie Hyne opened the scoring in the 26<sup>th<\/sup>&nbsp;minute with a cool finish into the bottom corner, before the forward doubled his tally for evening just two minutes into the second half.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hanoch Boakye continued his own impressive start to the campaign with Newtown\u2019s third goal of the night on 69 minutes, before Hyne completed his hat-trick in stoppage time by heading in from debutant Rian O\u2019Riordan\u2019s cross. It\u2019s now seven goals in four matches this term for in-form Hyne.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"819\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/d20w35i08zcmee.cloudfront.net\/20260829093656\/CN-Table-819x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-21458\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d20w35i08zcmee.cloudfront.net\/20260829093656\/CN-Table-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/d20w35i08zcmee.cloudfront.net\/20260829093656\/CN-Table-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/d20w35i08zcmee.cloudfront.net\/20260829093656\/CN-Table-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/d20w35i08zcmee.cloudfront.net\/20260829093656\/CN-Table.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 819px) 100vw, 819px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Mold Alexandra made it three consecutive wins by triumphing 4-0 against Ruthin Town at the Memorial Playing Fields.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Summer signing Luca Hogan netted his first goal for the club to open the scoring in the 14<sup>th<\/sup>&nbsp;minute, before teenager Harry Cartwright doubled the advantage on the hour mark.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mold took further control after the break as Owen Cordiner converted from the penalty spot on 51 minutes, while substitute Matty Lewis completed the scoring 13 minutes from time.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Buckley Town earned their first win of the season as they came from behind to triumph 3-1 over Guilsfield at The Globe.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Jack Jones headed home his first Guilsfield goal on 22 minutes to give the visitors the lead, but Buckley equalised on the stroke of half-time as Connor Littler met Liam Ellis\u2019 delivery with a header of his own.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ben Guest scored a superb free-kick in the 71<sup>st<\/sup>&nbsp;minute to complete the turnaround for Dave Evans\u2019 side, before Calum Proctor sealed victory six minutes later after latching onto a superb pass from Oli Blayney.<\/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\/20260829004912\/20251024-DenbighTown_vs_RuthinTown_NCM_0099-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-21446\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d20w35i08zcmee.cloudfront.net\/20260829004912\/20251024-DenbighTown_vs_RuthinTown_NCM_0099-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/d20w35i08zcmee.cloudfront.net\/20260829004912\/20251024-DenbighTown_vs_RuthinTown_NCM_0099-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/d20w35i08zcmee.cloudfront.net\/20260829004912\/20251024-DenbighTown_vs_RuthinTown_NCM_0099-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/d20w35i08zcmee.cloudfront.net\/20260829004912\/20251024-DenbighTown_vs_RuthinTown_NCM_0099.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Buckley&#8217;s victory was their first under the guidance of Dave Evans<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Penrhyncoch were denied their first win of the season as Denbigh Town scored a 95<sup>th<\/sup>-minute equaliser in a 2-2 draw at Cae Baker.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The hosts led at the break thanks to Rhydian Davies\u2019 21<sup>st<\/sup>-minute goal, before Denbigh frontman Nathan Brown missed from the penalty spot four minutes into the second half. Remarkably though, the Reds were awarded another spot-kick six minutes later and this time Brown made no mistake from 12 yards.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Penrhyncoch, who were without a point ahead of the game, thought they had won it when teenager Jakub Michalski scored in the 91<sup>st<\/sup>&nbsp;minute but Denbigh snatched a draw four minutes later as substitute Tom Kelly equalised.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Newly-promoted Porthmadog were beaten for the first time this season as Caersws earned an impressive 3-1 victory at Y Traeth.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Bluebirds took the lead two minutes before half-time as teenager Tom Edwards scored for the second consecutive game, but Morgan Owen headed in an equaliser for Porthmadog on 71 minutes.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Caersws were back in front 10 minutes later though as Sam Phillips fired into the corner, before the Bluebirds skipper turned provider by delivering a corner for substitute Jared Marks to head home and seal the win in stoppage time.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Friday results in full:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Bangor City 1876 2-1 Brickfield Rangers&nbsp;<br>Buckley Town 3-1 Guilsfield&nbsp;<br>Newtown 4-0 Llanuwchllyn&nbsp;<br>Penrhyncoch 2-2 Denbigh Town&nbsp;<br>Porthmadog 1-3 Caersws&nbsp;<br>Rhyl 1879 1-3 Bala Town&nbsp;<br>Ruthin Town 0-4 Mold Alexandra<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Brickfield Rangers\u2019 perfect start to the Novira Cymru North season came to an end as they were beaten 2-1 away at Bangor City 1876 on Friday.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":271,"featured_media":21447,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":true,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"inline_featured_image":false,"ftr_img_focal":{"x":0.52,"y":0.18},"footnotes":""},"categories":[79],"class_list":["post-21432","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-cymru-north"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v25.9 - 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