THE weather again severely dented the football league programme on the weekend restricting it to just ten games. The two games played in the Premier X both ended in draws. Malpas and Pill AFC cancelled each other out in a 0-0 draw at Pill. A Shaun Collins goal for St Julians Youth gave them hope of victory until a late goal for Llanwern Sports and Social squared everything at 1-1.

Just one game in the Premier Y saw a feast of goals for the spectators. A strong Trethomas Bluebirds side had too much for Spencer Boys Club, running out 12-1 winners. The Bluebirds goals came from Ryan Gullford (3), Matthew Hall (2), Matthew McCole (2), Gareth Sullivan, Phillip Griffiths, Lee Richards and Stuart Olsen was followed by a token reply by Stephen Williams for Spencer.

Shaftesbury Youth continue their excellent run with a 6-1 win against Croesyceiliog. Division One leaders Shaftesbury found themselves two goals in front after ten minutes and 2-1 at half-time. Croesyceiliog started strong at the beginning of the second period but had no answer to the Shaftesbury attack. A stunning display of goalkeeping by Jason Branfield in the Croesy goal kept the score from reaching double figures. Brian Dare (3), Rhys Hatherall (2) and Chris Walsh got the Shaftesbury goals. Goals from Adam Corfield (2), Omar Watson, Dane McHale and Rhys Luffman gave Lliswerry a 5-0 win over Caerleon Town.

Two games in Division Two saw the Ship and Pilot win 4-2 against Rogerstone. Jamie Taylor and Ryan Davy scored for Rogerstone. Riverview Hibernians gained a rare win against high-flying Pill AFC. Danny Tanner (2), Carmel Holdaway and Mark Hughes got the all important Hibs goals.

In Division Three the one game ended in a 3-1 win for the Royal Mail over Albion Rovers. Nigel Moore, Ryan Howells and Steve Buckley posted goals for the Royal Mail.

Two games on Sunday saw Drakes draw 1-1 with Real Bettws. Michael Evans scored for Real Bettws. Seven goals for TRW from Stephen Wheatstone (2), David Brice, Andrew Hayes, Richard Jones, Tyrone Rowlands and Darren Wheatstone gave them a 7-1 win over Athletico Allsorts. Sunday Plate Cup, second round draw: County Athletic v Drakes; ND Celtics v Royal Mail; Oddfellows Arms v AC Haymakers; TRW v Redwood Club.