THE autumn showers which swept across Powys and the rest of mid Wales has claimed its first victims with a host of football matches postponed throughout the region.

Borth United's Uppingham Park was left underwater on Friday afternoon with tomorrow's Cambrian Tyres Aberystwyth League clash with Tywyn Bryncrug Reserves postponed.

Brecon Corries visit to Abercarn United in the Ardal South East League has also fallen victim to the weather.

Penparcau's Central Wales League clash at home to Aberystwyth University has also been postponed along with Builth Wells Reserves against Bow Street Reserves in the FAW Central Reserve League.

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Several matches survived the downpour tonight.

Managerless Llanidloes Town bowed out of the JD Welsh Cup with a 3-1 defeat at home to Gresford Athletic.

Tobu Gallagher-Keenan fired the Wrexham visitors into an interval lead before doubling his tally with 20 minutes remaining and Sam Spridgeon added a third to seal a third round place.

Nathan Williams saw red for Gresford before Jamie Breese snatched a late consolation for the hosts.

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Llanfair United celebrated a hard-fought 2-0 win at derby rivals Welshpool Town in the Ardal North East League.

United led early with Sam Jones on target before Harvey Morris settled the outcome with a late goal as Llanfair made the short trip home with three points.

Rhayader Town Reserves claimed a late 3-2 win at home to Kerry Reserves in the Bernie Jones Memorial Trophy.

Goals from Rhys Edkins and Liam Williams gave the Lambs the lead before the Kites staged a late comeback with Jacob Jones and Ryan Owen on target to restore parity with an injury time own goal from Dan Hughes completing a memorable win for the hosts.