BEN Sharman’s hat-trick inspired Talgarth Town to a 6-1 victory at Presteigne Reserves on Friday.

Scott Powell, Harry Sharman and Craig Jones were also on target with Tom Lewis netting from the penalty spot for Presteigne.

Llanidloes Town Reserves suffered their first defeat of the campaign in a thumping 8-2 loss at Builth Wells Reserves with Richie Powell netting five goals.

Liam Ryland, Marcus Meadows and Sam Williams also found the net for the Bulls with Adrian Foulkes and Kai Evans replying.

Meanwhile Knighton Town began their new era with a 3-3 draw against St Harmon.

Adam Martin struck twice and Tom Jones was also on target as St Harmon forged ahead only for the Robins to hit back for a point thanks to goals from Harry Worton, Sam Hoyle and Liam Davies.

Newcastle continued their impressive start with player-manager Craig Morris scoring twice in a 5-1 victory over Penybont.

Ed Bennett-Jones, Carl Price and Tom Bright completed the Shropshire side’s tally with Rory Brown reducing the arrears.

Meanwhile a solitary strike from Darren Murphy earned Llandrindod Wells Reserves a 1-0 win at improving Felindre.

Elsewhere Chris Assisrati and Rhodri Jones shared the plaudits with both netting doubles as Hay St Marys Reserves celebrated their first win of the season with a 5-4 win at Brecon Northcote Reserves.

Richard Meredith completed the Saints victory with Tom Morgan, Curtis Williams, Kyle O’Shea and a 45 yard lob from Liam McAnally ensuring the Stags always in the hunt even when reduced to nine men following the late dismissals of Matthew Savage and Ben Bowen.