{"id":21883,"date":"2026-10-05T10:25:31","date_gmt":"2026-10-05T09:25:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/faw.cymru\/cymru-leagues\/?p=21883"},"modified":"2026-10-05T10:25:32","modified_gmt":"2026-10-05T09:25:32","slug":"novira-cymru-north-round-up-brickfield-go-five-points-clear-with-stoppage-time-victory","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/faw.cymru\/cymru-leagues\/news\/novira-cymru-north-round-up-brickfield-go-five-points-clear-with-stoppage-time-victory\/","title":{"rendered":"Novira Cymru North round-up: Brickfield go five points clear with stoppage time victory"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/d20w35i08zcmee.cloudfront.net\/20261005095757\/20260816_GresfordAthletics_vs_BrickfieldRangers_NCM-0057-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-21884\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d20w35i08zcmee.cloudfront.net\/20261005095757\/20260816_GresfordAthletics_vs_BrickfieldRangers_NCM-0057-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/d20w35i08zcmee.cloudfront.net\/20261005095757\/20260816_GresfordAthletics_vs_BrickfieldRangers_NCM-0057-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/d20w35i08zcmee.cloudfront.net\/20261005095757\/20260816_GresfordAthletics_vs_BrickfieldRangers_NCM-0057-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/d20w35i08zcmee.cloudfront.net\/20261005095757\/20260816_GresfordAthletics_vs_BrickfieldRangers_NCM-0057-1536x1023.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/d20w35i08zcmee.cloudfront.net\/20261005095757\/20260816_GresfordAthletics_vs_BrickfieldRangers_NCM-0057-2048x1363.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Andy Vale scored a dramatic stoppage-time winner as Brickfield Rangers moved five points clear at the top of the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/faw.cymru\/cymru-leagues\/cymru-north\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Novira Cymru North<\/a><\/strong> with a 3-2 victory over Rhyl 1879 at the Hops and Barley Community Stadium on Saturday.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Both sides made a fast start as Vale put Brickfield ahead inside the first minute by dispossessing Reece Fairhurst and slotting past Luke Riley, only for his strike to be cancelled out in the 19th minute by Dan Cockerline who rose highest to head home from Morgan Murray\u2019s cross.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Riley produced an excellent double save to deny Vale later in the first half, but Brickfield eventually restored their lead 10 minutes after the restart as Lewis Wynne cut inside and clinically picked out the far corner. However, Dan Apantaku brought Rhyl back on level terms four minutes later after he tucked away the rebound from Ben Lightfoot\u2019s blocked cross.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Rhyl substitute Max Moore nearly bagged a late winner for his side as his effort struck the post. There did turn out to be late drama, but it was not in Rhyl\u2019s favour as Vale once again intercepted Fairhurst and fired past Riley to seal yet another statement victory for Gareth Wilson\u2019s side, who have won their last six games in all competitions.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/d20w35i08zcmee.cloudfront.net\/20261005100337\/2025-10-10_Newtown_v_Brickfield_Rangers_ct_062-1-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-21885\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d20w35i08zcmee.cloudfront.net\/20261005100337\/2025-10-10_Newtown_v_Brickfield_Rangers_ct_062-1-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/d20w35i08zcmee.cloudfront.net\/20261005100337\/2025-10-10_Newtown_v_Brickfield_Rangers_ct_062-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/d20w35i08zcmee.cloudfront.net\/20261005100337\/2025-10-10_Newtown_v_Brickfield_Rangers_ct_062-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/d20w35i08zcmee.cloudfront.net\/20261005100337\/2025-10-10_Newtown_v_Brickfield_Rangers_ct_062-1-1536x1023.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/d20w35i08zcmee.cloudfront.net\/20261005100337\/2025-10-10_Newtown_v_Brickfield_Rangers_ct_062-1-2048x1364.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Wilson&#8217;s side have only dropped three points in their opening ten games<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Iwan Smout\u2019s stoppage time strike salvaged a point for Caersws in a 3-3 draw with Bala Town at the Caersws Recreation Ground.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Caersws took the lead in the 26th minute as a foul on Callum Francis-Jones inside the area allowed Rhys Hesden to calmly convert from the penalty spot. Okera Simmonds made it one apiece shortly before half time though, as the Bala forward headed home from Osebi Abadaki\u2019s cross.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Francis-Jones restored the Bluebirds\u2019 advantage with 20 minutes remaining with a neat finish after meeting George Mitten\u2019s through ball, but once again Bala hit back as Simmonds sent a thunderous strike into the top corner.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Lakesiders thought they had snatched all three points in the first minute of stoppage time through John Owen, but Caersws had other ideas and rescued a draw as Rhys Williams parried out Mitten\u2019s cross into the path of Smout, who fired home his third goal in two games.&nbsp;<\/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\/20261005100617\/2026-01-17_ct_Newtown_v_Caersws-089-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-21886\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d20w35i08zcmee.cloudfront.net\/20261005100617\/2026-01-17_ct_Newtown_v_Caersws-089-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/d20w35i08zcmee.cloudfront.net\/20261005100617\/2026-01-17_ct_Newtown_v_Caersws-089-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/d20w35i08zcmee.cloudfront.net\/20261005100617\/2026-01-17_ct_Newtown_v_Caersws-089-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/d20w35i08zcmee.cloudfront.net\/20261005100617\/2026-01-17_ct_Newtown_v_Caersws-089-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/d20w35i08zcmee.cloudfront.net\/20261005100617\/2026-01-17_ct_Newtown_v_Caersws-089-2048x1366.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>The youngster has only featured in three league games this season<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>There was even more stoppage time drama at the MKH Stadium as Hanoch Boakye\u2019s late goal gave Newtown a 2-1 victory away to Mold Alexandra.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Newtown put the ball in the net shortly before half time, but the goal was disallowed for the foul throw that started the attack. The Robins were not to be denied at the start of the second half though, as Issa Kargbo went on a magnificent solo run and planted his effort into the bottom corner.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mold levelled the contest through defender Lucas Gregson, who headed in from a corner for his fourth goal in as many league games, but the hosts were soon reduced to 10 players as Gregson\u2019s fellow Connah\u2019s Quay Nomads academy graduate Luca Hogan was sent off for a second bookable offence.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mold thought they were going to hold on for a point, but Boakye popped up in the 94th minute to snatch all three points and send the Robins up to second in the table.&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\/20261005101027\/HTvazmZXoAEEPEu-819x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-21887\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d20w35i08zcmee.cloudfront.net\/20261005101027\/HTvazmZXoAEEPEu-819x1024.jpeg 819w, https:\/\/d20w35i08zcmee.cloudfront.net\/20261005101027\/HTvazmZXoAEEPEu-240x300.jpeg 240w, https:\/\/d20w35i08zcmee.cloudfront.net\/20261005101027\/HTvazmZXoAEEPEu-768x960.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/d20w35i08zcmee.cloudfront.net\/20261005101027\/HTvazmZXoAEEPEu.jpeg 960w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 819px) 100vw, 819px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Porthmadog climbed up to fourth in the table with a narrow 1-0 victory over Bangor 1876 at Y Traeth.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dylan Summers-Jones scored the game\u2019s decisive goal on 17 minutes as he haunted his former club Bangor by sending a looping volley over Josh Davies after Cai Jones\u2019 header fell kindly to the forward, who scored his first home goal of the season.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Summers-Jones was denied his brace when he was tackled at the last second after rounding Davies, while Jones also saw a header cleared off the line near the hour mark. However, Summers-Jones\u2019 early strike was enough to give Port their third consecutive win as new Bangor manager Huw Griffiths suffered defeat in his first league game in charge.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Holyhead Hotspur came from two goals down to earn a thrilling 4-2 victory over Denbigh Town at Central Park in Friday\u2019s sole Novira Cymru North fixture.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Denbigh seemed to be in dreamland with just nine minutes on the clock as Sion Jones and Toby Gallagher-Keenan produced clinical finishes past Guto Hughes. However, Holyhead talisman Connor Owen quickly pulled a goal back and then clinched his brace to bring his team back on level terms early in the second half.&nbsp;<\/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\/20261005101526\/connowen-1024x683.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-21888\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d20w35i08zcmee.cloudfront.net\/20261005101526\/connowen-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/d20w35i08zcmee.cloudfront.net\/20261005101526\/connowen-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/d20w35i08zcmee.cloudfront.net\/20261005101526\/connowen-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/d20w35i08zcmee.cloudfront.net\/20261005101526\/connowen.png 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Owen struck twice to take his tally to three for the season<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The visitors completed their turnaround on the hour mark as Owen set up 18-year-old Codie Holland, who scored his first goal for the club before substitute James Phillips ensured Holyhead took home all three points late on. Darren Garmey\u2019s side are now level on seven points with Denbigh, but are still in the bottom three via goal-difference.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Gresford Athletic continued their resurgence with a 1-0 win over bottom-of-the-table Penrhyncoch at Cae Baker.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Gresford\u2019s winning moment arrived in the 61st minute as Tyler Berry met Joe Bennett\u2019s cross to score for the third consecutive league game. A first away win of the season for Anthony Weaver\u2019s side takes them six points clear of Penrhyncoch and closer to moving out of the relegation zone.&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>Guilsfield secured back-to-back wins and clean sheets as Jake O\u2019Donnell\u2019s strike proved enough to seal a 1-0 victory over Llanuwchllyn at Clos Mytton.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After Llanuwchllyn had their appeals for a penalty waved away, Guilsfield broke up the other end as Callum Bromley drove forward and squared the ball for O\u2019Donnell, who finished at the back post fifth goal in four games in all competitions to put the hosts ahead on 11 minutes.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Llanuwchllyn had the ball in the net from a corner following a fingertip save from Guilsfield goalkeeper Mike Jones, but a foul in the midst of a crowded area meant the goal was ruled out. Jones made more crucial saves throughout the contest to ensure the Guils strengthened their place in the top half.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Buckley Town extended their unbeaten Novira Cymru North run to four matches as Caleb Afful scored late to salvage a 1-1 draw against Ruthin Town at The Globe.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/d20w35i08zcmee.cloudfront.net\/20261005102220\/831167726_1664134112388793_4502702928438942393_n-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-21889\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d20w35i08zcmee.cloudfront.net\/20261005102220\/831167726_1664134112388793_4502702928438942393_n-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/d20w35i08zcmee.cloudfront.net\/20261005102220\/831167726_1664134112388793_4502702928438942393_n-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/d20w35i08zcmee.cloudfront.net\/20261005102220\/831167726_1664134112388793_4502702928438942393_n-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/d20w35i08zcmee.cloudfront.net\/20261005102220\/831167726_1664134112388793_4502702928438942393_n-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/d20w35i08zcmee.cloudfront.net\/20261005102220\/831167726_1664134112388793_4502702928438942393_n.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Afful joined the Bucks on loan from The New Saints in the summer: \ud83d\udcf8 TNJ Photography<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Ruthin took the lead nine minutes before half time as Buckley defender Dan Burgess turned the ball into his own net. However, Afful stepped up to rescue the Bucks in the 88th minute as he skipped past three defenders and slotted beyond Dan Goldston.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ruthin finished the match with 10 players after James Smith was shown a straight red card in stoppage time for his foul on Afful. 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