Phil Ruell grabbed a hat-trick as Penybont United moved up to second spot in the Watson Financial Mid Wales League South with a 5-1 home success over Hay St Marys Reserves.

Alfie Stonefield and an own goal made up the Penybont tally with Chris Assirati gaining a consolation for the Saints as the Polacats maintained their fine start to the season and strong bid to reclaim their MMP-NL Mid Wales League Two place at the first time of asking.

Knighton Town made it three wins out of four with a 4-2 derby success over Felindre on Friday night.

Owen Holdsworth, Lucas Kirkby, Sam Hoyle and Liam Davies shared the Robins’ goals with James Reynolds netting twice in reply but it was not enough to prevent Adriano Girolami’s side maintaining their revival following their early season problems.

Meanwhile light appears to be appearing at the end of the tunnel for Brecon Northcote who have stuck together after a mass walk out of senior players threatened the club’s existence at the start of the season.

The Stags now look to have regrouped and rebuilding with its young side.

Nick Younger and Kyle O’Shea each netted twice as Brecon Northcote beat Builth Wells Reserves 4-3 to notch only their second win of the campaign.

Builth Wells staged a fightback through Jack Hughes, Shane Claridge and Ryan Powell only for O’Shea to snatch the winner from the penalty spot before being sent off late on.