THE TITLE race is well and truly on after Chepstow Town beat Treowen Stars in a top of the table clash at Bush Park.

The visitors won 2-0 thanks to goals by Matthew Owen and Russell Griffiths.

Albion Rovers defeated Cwmffrwdoer Sports 4-1 at Kimberly Park with goals from Michael Williams, Thomas Elwick, Liam Whiskey and John Lillygreen.

Govilon AFC had a 6-1 away victory over Cefn Fforest AFC with goals from Jamie Wilkins, Richard McCarthy Dean Morgan (2) and Jamie Laurent (2).

Spencer Youth & BC had a welcome 4-2 win over Blaenavon Blues at Ringland Park thanks to Steven Perzweski, a Carl Baugh brace and an own goal.

Pentwynmawr Athletic eased their relegation worries with a well earned point when travelling the short distance to Abercarn United. Substitute Nathan Prosser scored their goal while Kurt Thornbury got Abercarn’s.

Coed Eva Athletic and Lliswerry FC also shared the points with a 2-2 draw at Cwmbran Park, Neil Jones and Damien Brean scoring for Coed Eva, Andrew Larcombe and Dave Jones for Lliswerry.

There was no change at the top of the Second Division. Pilcs returned from Hartridge School with a 6-1 victory over Cromwell AFC, a James Ronan hat-trick, two from Darren Phillips and another from Mathew Shearman sealing the points.

AC Pontymister returned from Llanfabon Drive with a 3-0 victory over Trethomas Bluebirds thanks to goals from Chris Jefferies, Rhys Talbot and Scott Jefferies, who was returning from a long injury.

RTB Ebbw Vale had a resounding 7-0 victory over Fairfield United at Eugene Cross Park.

Goals came from Lewys Thomas (3), Nathan Pente, Daniel Battle, Daniel Davies and Craig Barnes.

Sudbrook Cricket Club returned from the Welfare Ground with victory by the odd goal of seven against Rogerstone AFC. A Richard Lund hat-trick and a strike by Jamie Watkins edged it for them.

Panteg AFC ran out 3-1 winners when entertaining Malpas Gladiators. Sean Roynon, Chris White and Nick Gwilliam their goalscorers.

Tranch AFC returned fron Trinant AFC with a 4-2 win thanks to goals by John Hanratty (2), David Jenkins and Daynar Thorpe.

Newport Corinthians, and Llanhilleth Athletic shared eight goals – Rhys Lippiett (2), Ieuan James and Andrew Watkins for Llan, Rhys Holcombe (2), Ross Shergold, and David Phillips for Corries.

Third Division leaders Rockfield Rovers had a 2-1 away victory over Race AFC after goals by Matthew Williams and Scott Skipp.

Pill AFC were 2-0 victors over visitors Lucas Cwmbran, Tristan Chambers and Rico Zurkarnian their goalscorers.

Michael Garrett, Rhys Thomas and Craig Jones scored the goals to give Whiteheads AFC a 3-1 away win over New Inn.