LEAGUE leaders Narberth remain in control of the Division 2 title race, holding a two-point advantage over Fishguard Sports, who secured a dramatic 5-4 victory over Johnston.

Fishguard win nine-goal battle

Fishguard Sports kept their title hopes alive with a thrilling 5-4 win over Johnston. Goals from Anthony Couzens, Greg Hughes, Ieuan Llewellyn, Luke Thomas, and Matthew Lewis ensured the visitors claimed all three points. Johnston fought back with a hat-trick from Callum Rees and a strike from Josh Knapp, but it wasn’t enough to deny Fishguard.

Lawrenny run riot against Solva

Two of last season’s promoted sides met in a crucial battle for survival, with Lawrenny overpowering Solva 8-3. Joe Kidney led the charge with a hat-trick, supported by Owen James (2), Matthew Lewis (2), and Sam Davies. Solva responded through Kieran Price (2) and Josh Bland but struggled to cope with Lawrenny’s attacking firepower.

Carew Reserves claim vital win

Carew Reserves picked up a crucial 3-1 away victory at Broad Haven. Connor Hay opened the scoring before James Hinchliffe struck twice. Marco Valentine netted for the hosts, but the visitors proved too strong.

Weekend round-up

With Hakin United Reserves and Camrose both out of action, Fishguard closed the gap on Narberth, while Broad Haven remain winless at the foot of the table.

Division 2 standings

Goodwick edge out St Ishmaels

League leaders Goodwick United maintained their unbeaten league record with a narrow 1-0 victory over St Ishmaels. Nathan Greene’s goal proved the difference, securing another three points for the Phoenix Park outfit. The win takes them to 52 points from 18 games, with a +68 goal difference, keeping their title charge firmly on track despite recent cup disappointment.

Hakin United remain their closest challengers, trailing by seven points with a game in hand. However, with Hakin’s focus shifting towards cup competitions, it appears unlikely they will catch Goodwick in the league.

Clarbeston Road edge Tenby in five-goal thriller

Clarbeston Road moved up to third in the table after a hard-fought 3-2 win over Tenby. Goals from Jake Booth, Rhys Lloyd-Roberts, and Laurie Haworth were enough to secure victory, despite Scott Ferney’s brace for the visitors.

Monkton Swifts hit Milford for six

Monkton Swifts delivered a dominant performance, thrashing relegation-threatened Milford United 6-1. Dylan Davies led the charge with a hat-trick, while Connor Davies, Paul Miller, and Jonathan Lee also found the net. The emphatic win lifts Monkton to fourth in the standings.

Other fixtures

The match between Kilgetty and Merlins Bridge was postponed, leaving both sides in mid-table.

Latest league table

With the title race seemingly decided, the battle for third place is intensifying, while the fight for survival remains wide open. Milford, St Ishmaels, and Carew are all battling to avoid the drop, with even Merlins Bridge nervously looking over their shoulder.

Hakin United 4 – Pennar Robins 1

HAKIN UNITED booked their place in the final with a dominant second-half display, scoring three unanswered goals to see off Pennar Robins under the lights at the Ogi Bridge Meadow Stadium.

Shane Walsh put the Vikings ahead with a precise strike from the edge of the box, but Pennar quickly responded as Ben Adams finished a low cross to level the score before halftime.

Early in the second half, Hakin regained the lead when a teasing Kieran King delivery was inadvertently turned into his own net by Pennar’s Sam Southcott. With time running out, Ben Aldred extended the advantage with a stunning free kick, and in stoppage time, substitute Mason Dalling set up Walsh to grab his second and Hakin’s fourth. The match ended on a sour note for Pennar as Luke Phillips received a straight red card just before the final whistle.

Hakin, the competition’s most successful team with 12 titles, will now face the winner of the upcoming semi-final between current holders Charlestown Road and Milford United. The final is scheduled for Saturday, April 12, at the Ogi Bridge Meadow, kicking off at 2:30pm.

Match summary

Hakin started brightly, nearly taking an early lead when Aldred’s curling free kick was tipped onto the bar by Pennar goalkeeper Rory Williams. Soon after, Ryan Wilson won possession and unleashed a fierce strike that Williams saved.

Pennar’s first real chance came when Phillips fired off target from a tight angle, failing to trouble Hakin’s keeper, Gareth Fawcett.

The breakthrough arrived in the 33rd minute when Walsh drilled a low right-footed shot from 18 yards into the bottom corner. Pennar responded four minutes before the break, with Phillips delivering a low cross that Adams met with a first-time finish past Fawcett.

Hakin came out strong after the interval and reclaimed the lead in the 49th minute as Southcott inadvertently turned King’s cross into his own net.

Three minutes from time, Aldred put the game beyond reach with a superb free kick from the edge of the area, leaving Williams helpless as the ball crashed into the net. Walsh wrapped up the scoring in stoppage time, converting from close range after good work from Dalling.

A strong second-half performance sees Hakin United move one step closer to another Senior Cup triumph.