CARNO prevailed 5-3 winners in an eight goal thriller at home to Abermule on Friday night to book their place in the second round of the Banwy Fuels Montgomeryshire Cup.

Abermule twice led with goals from Greg Pryce only for the hosts to hit back and level through Geraint Jones and an Dave Anthony own goal before Mule regained the lead before the break through Will Cooper.

Carno sealed their progress with a dominant second-half with two goals from Richie Evans and a Sion Wild strike.

County Times: Action from Carno's clash with Abermule.

Action from Carno's clash with Abermule. Picture by Tim Evans.

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Forden United maintained their unbeaten start to the season with a 5-2 win at Newcastle earning them a place in the third round today.

Goals from Dillon Gill, Harvey Gill, Jake O'Donnell, Harry O'Donnell and Ryan Edwards ensured glory for the MMP Central Wales League North visitors while the hosts replied with goals from Edward Marston and Morgan Oakley.

County Times: Action from Forden United's cup win at Newcastle.

Action from Forden United's cup win at Newcastle. Picture by Ian Francis.

Four Crosses remain top of the MMP Central Wales League North table following a 2-1 victory at home to Berriew today.

The Rhiewsiders broke the deadlock on the hour with Joe Evans on target before hitting back with two goals in five minutes from Will Howard to complete their victory.

County Times: Action from Carno's clash with Abermule.

Action from Carno's clash with Abermule. Picture by Tim Evans.

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Montgomery Town completed an early league double with a 5-2 win at Llanfyllin Town.

The Magpies led through Josh Norwood's 22nd minute opener before Monty hit back to lead with goals from Jack Williams and Robbie Hartshorn with Lewis Birch restoring parity before the break.

Williams completed his double to restore Montgomery's lead with Aled Jones and Tom Halliday goals sealing victory for the Canaries who climb the table to third.

County Times: Action from Forden United's cup win at Newcastle.

Action from Forden United's cup win at Newcastle. Picture by Ian Francis.

Richard Davies fired a Friday night hat-trick as Kerry thrashed Bishop's Castle 7-0 at Dolforgan Park.

Ethan Holloway struck twice while further goals from Craig Clayton and Luke Mumford completed a comfortable evening for the Lambs.

County Times: Action from Carno's clash with Abermule.

Action from Carno's clash with Abermule. Picture by Tim Evans.

Rhayader Town completed a comeback to celebrate a 4-1 win at Aberaeron in the southern league.

Ianto Evans fired the home side into 30th minute lead before Kai Evans levelled before the break with Ryan Addison, Keegan Bradley and an Aled Davies own goal completing the scoring.

County Times: Action from Forden United's cup win at Newcastle.

Action from Forden United's cup win at Newcastle. Picture by Ian Francis.

Mattie Davies starred with a hat-trick as Penparcau strolled to a 6-1 win at home to Penybont United.

Aaron Davies, Rhydian Lewis and Anthony Evans goals completed their tally while the Polecats replied through Isaac Price.

County Times: Action from Forden United's cup win at Newcastle.

Action from Forden United's cup win at Newcastle. Picture by Ian Francis.

Callum Page led the scoring with two goals as Machynlleth prevailed 4-2 winners at Tregaron Turfs.

Alex Davies and a William Williams own goal sealed the spoils for the visitors while Josh Davies and Paul James replied for the Turfs.