Cymru Premier: Holden scores hat-trick as TNS hit six

Rory Holden joined TNS in 2023
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Saturday, 7 February
Championship Conference
The New Saints 6-0 Penybont: TNS extended their lead to 10 points thanks to a crushing win at Park Hall, their fourth success on the spin. Jordan Williams opened the scoring in the 22nd minute from close range after Rory Holden was denied by an acrobatic clearance off the line by Jay Clay. The lead was swiftly doubled thanks to a thumping Holden hit. TNS stretched away early in the second half thanks to a deflected Ryan Bobbel shot from outside the area and a calm Holden finish from close to the penalty spot when he was unmarked from a corner. The champions twisted the knife in the closing stages when Holden completed his hat-trick from a cunning Adam Wilson pass and Ben Wilson added a sixth.
Barry Town United 0-1 Colwyn Bay: The visitors edged to victory at Jenner Park Stadium thanks to a headed goal by Nathan Peate early in the second half.
Play-off Conference
Llanelli Town 0-2 Flint Town United: Flint made it back-to-back wins since the split thanks to goals in either half at Stebonheath Park against the bottom club. Elliot Reeves put the visitors in front just before the break and then Darren Stephenson scored from the penalty spot just past the hour.
Bala Town 1-1 Cardiff Met: The spoils were shared at Maes Tegid after one-from-bottom Bala were pegged back. They led at the break thanks to Cameron Ferguson's goal but Fumpa Mwandwe levelled with half an hour to go.
Friday, 6 February
Championship Conference
Connah's Quay Nomads 1-1 Caernarfon Town: Sion Bradley scored a penalty in added time to earn the visitors a draw. It looked like Rhys Hughes' spot-kick, earned by Callum West, at the end of the first half was going to secure the second-placed Nomads three points. However, Adam Davies was brought down in the area by Jason Oswell and Bradley kept his cool. Connah's Quay extend their club record unbeaten league run to 16 matches.
Play-off Conference
Briton Ferry Llansawel 0-2 Haverfordwest County: Dan Hawkins put the visitors in front just before the hour and Ben Ahmun scored his 14th goal of the season in added time to seal victory.