Caersws saw their recent progress checked as they slipped to a 3–1 defeat at Brickfield Rangers in JD Cymru North on Saturday.
Brickfield struck first on 28 minutes when forward Andy Vale opened the scoring to give the hosts a 1–0 advantage at the break.
Caersws responded well after half-time and were rewarded on 47 minutes with Rhys Hesden finding the net to make it 1–1 and give the visitors a foothold in the contest.
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With the game finely balanced heading into the closing stages, Brickfield regained control when defender Jack Edwards restored their lead on 84 minutes, leaving Caersws chasing the game.
Pushing bodies forward in search of a second equaliser, Caersws were finally punished in stoppage time as Jay Richardson struck to settle the outcome.
Penrhyncoch were unable to halt title-chasing Llandudnid, as the Seasiders came away from their visit to Cae Baker with a 3-2 victory.
The visitors broke the deadlock after 16 minutes when Penrhyn defender Rhydian Davies unfortunately lobbed his own goalkeeper, Leigh Jenkins, from 25 yards.
Llandudno doubled their advantage 17 minutes later when the ball was played into the Roosters' penalty area and Adam Stephens coolly finished past Jenkins.
The league leaders added a third goal when Iwan Cartwright headed a corner past Jenkins at his near post two minutes before the break.
The Ceredigion club pulled a goal back four minutes after the break when Dan Owen latched on to a through ball before broke into the Seasiders penalty area and slotted the ball past Shaun Pearson.
Llandudno were reduced to 10 players in the 62nd minute when Stephens was shown a red card by referee Rob Fulford for a late challenge.
The Roosters reduced the deficit further with six minutes remaining when Garin Evans headed home a cross from the right side of the penalty at the far post to give the home supporters some hope.
However, Penrhyncoch were unable to find an elusive third goal that would have secured a valuable point in their battle against relegation.
Guilsfield slipped to a frustrating 2-1 home defeat against Mold Alexandra at the Permanent Recruitment Solutions Stadium.
The hosts created enough openings to take something from the game but were left to rue a series of missed chances and a strong performance from the visiting goalkeeper.
Mold struck first and held the advantage at the break as Owen Cordiner and Henry Nash struck in as many minutes near the the interval.
Callum Bromley reduced the arrears late on but there was no way back for the hosts.
Newtown produced a hard-earned away win at Bastion Gardens, beating Flint Mountain 1–0 in a physically demanding Friday night clash.
The decisive moment came midway through the first half when Fin Starkey‑Jones struck with a brilliant effort to give the Robins an advantage they refused to surrender.
The forward’s goal arrived after 24 minutes as he fired home from the edge of the area.
Newtown managed the remainder of the half well, limiting Flint Mountain to few clear openings while looking to break when opportunities arose, and they took their single-goal lead into the interval.
After the break the pattern remained tight, with Flint Mountain pushing for a response and Newtown having to show real resilience without ever being under constant siege.
The visitors’ task was made harder by a succession of injuries that forced three enforced changes over the course of the evening, disrupting their rhythm and demanding tactical reshuffles.
However the Powys side claimed three points to keep their promotion hopes just about alive.
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