NEWTOWN continued their JD Cymru Premier struggles with a 2-1 defeat at nine man Cardiff Met on Friday night.

The Robins were once again left in the doldrums just a week after their Welsh Cup humiliation at the hands of Llanuwchllyn.

A George Hughes own goal gave the home side an early lead only for Dominic Smith to soon restore parity for the Robins.

Jack Veale was sent off in the 17th minute for a dangerous lunge on Josh Lock but Newtown were unable to take advantage with Zeli Ismail coming closest when  his free-kick struck the woodwork.

Action from Caersws' clash with Bangor 1876. (Image: Tim Evans.) OTHER NEWS:

Action from Caersws' clash with Bangor 1876. (Image: Tim Evans.)

The Archers led when Eliot Evans restored their lead at the start of the second-half.

Gruff Morgan became the second home player to see a straight red when the substitute clattered late into Jolyon Harries but it was too late for the Robins who continue to find life in the top flight tough this season.

Action from Caersws' clash with Bangor 1876. (Image: Tim Evans.) Caersws claimed a battling goalless draw at home to Bangor 1876 in JD Cymru North while Guilsfield slumped to a 2-0 defeat at Ruthin Town with Liam Ellis and Jake Hughes-Hampson on target.

Geoff Kellaway struck a late leveller as Penrhyncoch claimed a point in a 1-1 draw at Gresford Athletic with the Broughton side forging ahead through Simon Smith's 50th minute striker.