Flint Town United survived the Cymru Premier relegation battle as Bala Town’s 17-year stint in the top flight ended in a dramatic finale to the campaign.
The Lakesiders were in 11th spot and two points adrift ahead of their final game against Briton Ferry Llansawel.
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Their hopes of survival looked promising when Jacob Tarasenko gave them the lead while Flint had been reduced to nine men at Cardiff Met.
But Briton Ferry struck back with two late goals to win 2-1 and condemn Bala to join Llanelli in the relegation zone.
That result meant Flint’s 2-2 draw was irrelevant as they Flint shook off their Welsh Cup Final disappointment to remain in the top flight.
Briton Ferry’s win was also not enough to claim seventh place – the final play-off spot – as Haverfordwest thrashed bottom side Llanelli 6-0 which included a hat-trick by Dan Hawkins.
It was a miserable end for Llanelli who have confirmed Terry Boyle as their permanent manager.
[FAW/Sam Eadem]
Cymru Premier round-up
Saturday, 18 April
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Barry Town United 0-1 The New Saints: Barry Town finished third despite defeat by champions TNS to secure a home play-off semi-final against seventh-place Haverfordwest. Saints ended the season 22 points clear of second place Nomads having already wrapped up their 18th title with Ryan Brobbel scoring their first-half winner in south Wales.
Caernarfon Town 2-0 Penybont: Caernarfon went into the game having secured Europa Conference League qualification last weekend following their JD Welsh Cup final win. Penybont were looking to repeat their phase one result when they won 2-1 away to Caernarfon. But the hosts took the spoils with Adriian Cieslewicz and Rio Owen finding the target in the opening quarter.
Connah’s Quay Nomads 1-1 Colwyn Bay: Nomads had already secured their European place next season with a second place finish, but but both teams had to settle for a draw with Callum West hitting the opener for the hosts from the penalty spot and Jamie Cumming doing likewise in response. Bay ended the season fifth.
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