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Pontardawe Town host Cefn Cribwr at the Parc Ynysdewr this evening, 2nd v 8th in the Elite Stands Ardal Southern South West table, kick off 7.00pm. This is the final game of the season apart from Fridays FAW Ardal Southern Play Off Final for a place in the Cymru South next season. Pontardawe clinched their place in the final last weekend when they won 4-0 at AFC Llwydcoed. Kyle Copp opened the scoring after 39 minutes, before 16 year old Griff Evans on his first Ardal Southern start made it 2-0 on 64 minutes scoring from a Copp assist. Jake Williams, another 16 year old making his Ardal Southern debut from the bench, got on the scoresheet on 82 minutes, after only 7 minutes on the pitch after good work from Jordan Stallibrass, before Steffan Jenkins completed the scoring on 85 minutes. Cefn Cribwr meanwhile won 2-0 last time out 10 days ago at Taffs Well. Captain Shaun Williams opened the scoring on the verge of half time after good work from Jonah Lewis, before Jamie Isidoro-Marlowe sealed the win from a Toby Galliers assist on 61 minutes.

@PontardaweTown and @CaerphillyAFC receive their Club of the Month Trophies for March. Lee James, Ardal Southern Referees Officer presents Christian Evans (Pontardawe Town Manager) and Ian Butterworth (Caerphilly Athletic Manager) with their trophies.

We are now down to our final game @ArdalSouthern in the two divisions, @PontardaweTown v @CefnCribwrFC on Tuesday evening. Here is the current South West table and final South East table. The FAW play off for a place in the Cymru South will take place on Friday at Cambrian United. Kick off 7.30pm

Brecon Corries host Chepstow Town this afternoon at the Rich Field, 13th v 8th in the Elite Stands Ardal Southern South East table, kick off 2.30pm, in the last game of the season for both teams. Brecon Corries, having been docked 15 points by the FAW in the week for fielding an ineligible player, lost 3-1 at home to Abertillery Bluebirds last weekend. Joel Evans opened the scoring for Brecon after just 2 minutes from a Mitchell Davies assist, but goals from the Bluebirds on 43 and 68 meant they went out with a bang in their last game in the Ardal Southern for at least a season after suffering relegation this season. Chepstow Town meanwhile won 3-1 at home last weekend to Croesyceiliog. A goal down after just 3 minutes, Chepstow equalised on 10 minutes, Mason Keepin-Davies scoring from a Matt Swann assist. Chepstow then went ahead on 73 minutes, Iestyn Davies scoring from a Matt Board assist, before sealing the game with a third on 80 minutes, Alfie Owen scoring after good work from Swann. @BreconCorriesFC @ChepstowTownAFC

AFC Llwydcoed host Pontardawe Town this afternoon at the Atlas Arena Welfare Ground, 10th v 3rd in the Elite Stands Ardal Southern South West table, kick off 2.30pm. It’s the last game of the season for AFC Llwydcoed, but Pontardawe Town still have one left to play at home to Cefn Cribwr on Tuesday evening, needing a win either today or on Tuesday to cement their place in Friday's play off final against Cwmbran Town at Cambrian United. AFC Llwydcoed were on the right end of a 7 goal thriller last weekend, winning 4-3 against Cefn Cribwr at Goytre United. AFC Llwydcoed were a goal up after 22 minutes when Regan Hawkins scored from a Tye Duggan assist, but Cefn Cribwr came back to equalise on 28 minutes. Hawkins then put AFC Llwydcoed back in front as the interval approached, this time Cian Cable setting up the opportunity. Cefn Cribwr equalised almost immediately to make it all square at the break and Cefn Cribwr went ahead for the first time from the penalty spot on 49 minutes. However goals on 70 minutes by Dewi Abbruzzesse from a Connor Wickham assist and 81 minutes from Wickham won it for AFC Llwydcoed. Pontardawe Town meanwhile won their fifth game in six in midweek when they won 4-0 at Goytre United. Kyle Copp opened the scoring on 11 minutes after good work from Steffan Jenkins who was playing in his first game back after suffering concussion against Bangor 1876 in the FAW Trophy Final and it was Jenkins who made it 2-0 on 16 minutes finishing from an Ollie Nedza assist. Copp then scored his 23rd goal of the season to make it 3-0 on 26 minutes after good work from Will Thomas, before Nedza scored the final goal of the game on 50 minutes after being given the opportunity by Copp. Goalkeeper Nat Osborne needs a clean sheet today to win the South West Golden Glove award. He is currently sharing the award with Jac Lewis of Evans & Williams and Dan Bradley of Penrhiwceiber Rangers, all on 10 clean sheets.

We close to the end of the season @ArdalSouthern after this weekend .....

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Cardiff Corinthians host Clydach at the the CCB Centre for Sporting Excellence in Ystrad Mynach this evening, 12th v 13th in the Elite Stands Ardal Southern South West table, kick off 7.45pm in what is the last game of the season for both clubs. Cardiff Corinthians went down to a 2-1 defeat at Ynysygerwn last weekend. 2-0 down at the interval after conceding on 26 and 45 minutes, the Corries pulled a goa back on 53 minutes through Jac Jones, assisted by Korey Hughes, but it proved to be merely a consolation. Clydach meanwhile won 3-2 last time out 2 weeks ago at home to Taffs Well. Chrishawn Coleman opened the scoring after 9 minutes from a Dan Devey assist before Devey made it 2-0 finishing after good work from Ben Scannell. Taffs Well pulled a goal back on 34 minutes and were all square on 48 minutes. Nathan Jones though popped up with the winner for Clydach on 58 minutes after more good work from Devey.

Taffs Well take on Cardiff Airport at the Gentles Construction Stadium this evening, 14th v 11th in the Elite Stands Ardal Southern South West table, kick off 7.30pm. It’s the last game of the season for both clubs in a rearranged game which was previously postponed at half time due to a waterlogged pitch. Taffs Well had been 2-0 up in this game, Robert Jones opening the scoring on 10 minutes from an Ethan Deacon assist, before Lee Price made it 2-0 on 25 minutes from another Deacon assist. However these goals were removed from the record books. Taffs Well lost 2-0 at home to Cefn Cribwr in midweek and will be looking to finish on a high after 5 straight defeats so they can regroup for next season. Cardiff Airport meanwhile haven’t played for 3 weeks since they lost 2-1 at Cardiff Corinthians. After a goalless first half in that game they found themselves 2-0 down after conceding on 47 and 50 minutes and a goal from captain Theo Richards from the penalty spot on 85 minutes proved to be just a consolation.

Goytre United host Pontardawe Town at Glenhafod Park this evening, 7th v 3rd in the Elite Stands Ardal Southern South West table, kick off 7.30pm. Goytre United play their last game of the season, looking to go out with a bang and dent the play-off hopes of the visitors. Goytre United won 2-1 last week at Taffs Well, Keane Watts surely cementing his place as South West Top Scorer with goals after 4 minutes and just before the interval, Charlie Nicholas assisting the first, and he now has 32 for the season and the Golden Boot is imminent. Taffs Well pulled a goal back on 61 minutes, but it proved to be just a consolation. Pontardawe Town meanwhile won 4-1 last week at Morriston Town. With the home keeper red carded in the 14th minute, it was Morriston who took the lead on 22 minutes, but Pontardawe were level on 32 minutes Kyle Copp scoring his 20th goal of the season from a Steve Berry assist. Copp then put Pontardawe ahead a minute before half time. Josh Dorward scored the third on 67 minutes, before Ollie Nedza sealed the points with the final goal on 69 minutes after good work from Dorward. They now need 2 wins from their final 3 games to clinch the play-off spot against Cwmbran Town. @GoytreUtd @PontardaweTown

Taffs Well take on Cefn Cribwr at the Gentles Construction Stadium this evening, 14th v 10th in the Elite Stands Ardal Southern South West table, kick off 7.30pm. Taffs Well lost 3-2 at South Gower at the weekend, finding themselves 2-0 down after conceding on 13 and 29 minutes. Brandon Thomas pulled a goal back from the penalty spot on 38 minutes, but South Gower restored their 2 goal lead in first half injury time. Thomas scored again from the spot on 67 minutes for Taffs Well but an equaliser wasn’t forthcoming with the home side picking up all 3 points. Cefn Cribwr meanwhile lost a 7 goal thriller in midweek against AFC Llwydcoed a Glenhafod Park home of Goytre United. A goal down after 22 minutes Cefn Cribwr came back to equalise on 28 minutes when Jon Tiffin found the net, however they were 2-1 behind as the interval approached as the visitors scored again. Johan Lewis equalised though for Cefn Cribwr almost immediately after good work from Toby Galliers to make it all square at the break. Captain Shaun Williams then put Cefn Cribwr ahead for the first time from the penalty spot on 49 minutes, but goals on 70 and 81 minutes won it for AFC Llwydcoed.

Cefn Cribwr host AFC Llwydcoed this afternoon at Glenhafod Park, home of Goytre United, due to ongoing maintenance at their home ground, 9th v 10th in the Elite Stands Ardal Southern South West table, kick off 2.30pm. Cefn Cribwr last played 10 days ago when they drew 1-1 against Goytre United at Victoria Road in Port Talbot. A goal down after 31 minutes, Cefn Cribwr came back to earn a share of the spoils with a goal on 46 minutes, Toby Galliers scoring from a Jonah Lewis assist. AFC Llwydcoed meanwhile won 2-1 last weekend at home to Taffs Well for their third win on the bounce. A goal down after just 3 minutes, however Taffs Well were reduced to 10 men on 24 minutes. AFC Llwydcoed left it late, but Adam Richards equalised on 81 minutes from a Willbrainer Rodrigues De Sousa assist before Regan Hawkins scored the winner deep into time added on.

South Gower host Taffs Well at Scurlage this afternoon, 15th v 14th in the Elite Stands Ardal Southern South West table, kick off 2.30pm. South Gower drew 6-6 last weekend at Goytre United. South Gower had a flying start, storming into a 2-0 lead with goals on 3 from Emyr Hughes from a Louis Jackson assist and 12 minutes, Liam Bennett scoring after good work from Sean Howells. Goytre United though pulled a goal back on 22 minutes but South Gower scored again on 25 minutes, Fin Harris finding the net after good work from Howells. However they suffered a setback on 31 minutes when they were reduced to 10 men Hughes seeing red. Goytre United then pulled a goal back on 32 minutes but it remained 3-2 to South Gower at the interval. Goytre United were level though on 53 and went ahead on 63 minutes before extending the lead on 66 minutes to make it 5-3. South Gower though pulled a goal back on 70 minutes though Ben Ryan and levelled on 89 minutes Owain Williams scoring from another Howells assist. South Gower then took a dramatic lead in the fourth minute of injury time, Will James scoring after good work from Jackson to look as if they would pull off an amazing win. However Goytre United had the final say, equalising on 90+7 to share the spoils. Taffs Well meanwhile will be looking to bounce back from a 2-1 home defeat to Goytre United in midweek. 2-0 down at half time after conceding on 4 and in time added on, Taffs Well pulled a goal back on 61 minutes through Brandon Thomas, but it proved to be just a consolation.

Chepstow Town host Croesyceiliog this afternoon at Larkfield Park, 12th v 6th in the Elite Stands Ardal Southern South East table, kick off 2.30pm. Chepstow Town won 3-1 last weekend at home to Abergavenny Town. A goal down after 15 minutes, Mason Haysom equalised for Chepstow on 43 minutes from a Mason Keepin-Davies assist. Iestyn Davies then put Chepstow ahead on 70 minutes after good work from Will Higgs, before Haysom wrapped up the 3 points with is second of the game in injury time, Keepin-Davies again the provider. Croesyceiliog meanwhile won 2-0 in midweek at home to Abertillery Bluebirds, after 3 consecutive draws. Morgan Devlin opened the scoring for Croesyceiliog on 25 minutes from a Tom Meechan assist before Luke Dyke made certain of the win, scoring from a Evan Haines assist 5 minutes from time. @ChepstowTownAFC @croesyafc

Brecon Corries host Abertillery Bluebirds this afternoon at the Rich Field, 7th v 16th in the Elite Stands Ardal Southern South East table, kick off 2.30pm. In a dramatic game last weekend at the Rich Field, Brecon Corries drew 2-2 with Cwmbran Town to deny them the chance of the title. After a goalless first half, Dale Evans put Brecon ahead on 52 minutes. However Cwmbran equalised on 74 minutes before going ahead on 84 minutes. However Cwmbran hearts were broken on 85 minutes when Corries equalised, substitute Mitchell Davies scoring from an assist from fellow substitute Jay Hughes for a share of the spoils. Abertillery Bluebirds meanwhile play their last game today for now in the Ardal Southern after relegation. One of the original members of the league in 2021-22, the Bluebirds will be missed as they look to go out on a high after 3 consecutive defeats including losing 2-0 at Croesyceiliog in midweek.

Ynysygerwn take on Cardiff Draconians at Llandarcy Academy of Sport this evening, 6th v 12th in the Elite Stands Ardal Southern South West table, kick off 7.30pm. It’s the last game of the season for Ynysygerwn tonight and what a turn around since manager Griff Harrison was appointed. A win tonight will give them 5th spot in the league at the expense of Morriston Town, their highest ever position in Welsh domestic football. They have lost the last 2 league games though against Pontardawe Town and Penrhiwceiber Rangers, both those teams above them in the table and contesting the promotion play off spot. Cardiff Corinthians meanwhile have 2 games left including tonight and narrowly lost 3-2 to Penrhiwceiber at the CCB Centre for Sporting Excellence in Ystrad Mynach last week. 2-0 down just after the half hour after conceding on 11 and 31 minutes, Corries pulled a goal back on 69 minutes, Thierry Otu scoring his 7th goal of the season from an assist from MacKenzie Biggs, Corries top scorer in the league. Penrhiwceiber looked to have sealed the win in injury time with their third goal, before ex Llanelli Town, Caerau (Ely) and Cambrian United striker Calum Bateman scored from another MacKenzie assist for Corries. It proved just a consolation though as Penrhiwceiber held out for the points.

After the excitement of last night's Ardal Southern League Cup Final it's back to league action tonight with @FcYnysygerwn v @CardiffCorries_

Almost 10 years since @LeeTrundle10 made his Welsh League debut in Division 2 for Llanelli Town with a hattrick against Aberdare Town.

HT!! The teams go in level at half time, an Oliver Roberts goal for @PureSwanseaFC cancelled out Iwan Johns opener for @CaerphillyAFC! 🟠⚫️1-1🟢⚪️ #ArdalSouthernCupFinal

73’ GOAL!! Super sub has got his second Lewis Brooks doubles his account for the night with a header at the back post from a Morgan Wright cross! ⚫️🟠4-1🟢⚪️ #ArdalSouthernCupFinal