LANCE Jones fired a hat-trick as Caersws stoked up the MMP-NL Mid Wales League One title race with a resounding 6-0 win at Churchstoke.

Further goals from Craig Harris, Jolyon Harries and Jake Parr ensured an emphatic victory for the Bluebirds at Camlad Park.

Caersws trimmed Llanidloes Town’s advantage at the top of the table to five points after the Daffodils suffered a shock 3-0 defeat at Llansantffraid with a Wayne Austin double and Nathan Prodger striker earning the Saints a surprise victory.

Llanfair United maintained their own challenge with a 4-1 win at home to Llandrindod Wells.

Gethin Stephens headed United into the lead before Paul Griffiths slotted home a second with Josh Astley chipping a third and Andrew Hughes on target from 20 yards to complete their tally while the Spamen netted a consolation through Robbie Nicholls.

A solitary Richard Davies strike earned Berriew a hard-fought 1-0 win at home to Bow Street while a Will Thomas hat-trick inspired Welshpool Town to a 3-0 win at home to Radnor Valley.

Thomas opened his account following a lofted throughball from Ricky Litchfield before doubling his tally following a mistake in the Goats defensive ranks with Alex Morgan setting up Thomas for his hat-trick.

Andy Evans struck twice as Carno climbed to eighth in the table with a 3-2 win at Kerry.

Harry Holt completed the scoring for the visiting Greens with Ben Hendleman netting twice in reply for Kerry.

Meanwhile Tywyn Bryncrug eased their relegation fears with a 3-1 win at home to Aberaeron.

Goals from Nick Williams, Tom Allen-Davies and Aled Jones earned the Cormorants the points while Llewellyn Lloyd reduced the arrears for the visitors.