LLANRUG United advanced to the Mawddach Challenge Cup third round thanks to an emphatic 4-0 victory over Amlwch Town.

The hosts took control of proceedings midway through the half with a well-taken effort from Jonathan Sadler on 24 minutes, before James Phillips struck on 27 to double their advantage.

Dylan Owen converted from the penalty spot on 43 minutes to seal a passage to the next stage, and Llion Jones finished well after the break on 52 to complete the rout.

Llangefni Town’s hopes of claiming the Lock Stock Welsh Alliance Division One title were dealt a blow as they suffered a shock 1-0 home reverse to Nantlle Vale.

Aled Steele popped up with the decisive goal at the death on 89 minutes, and Chris Roberts’ side are now seven points behind leaders Conwy Borough with two games in hand following the Tangerines’ 8-1 rout over Mynydd Llandegai.

Llanberis turned in a stout defensive performance to come away with a creditable 0-0 draw at title-chasing Llanrwst United, but there was no such luck from Trearddur Bay, who were beaten 2-1 at Pwllheli.

Barmouth and Dyffryn United’s encouraging recent run came to an end as they were downed 3-1 at home by Greenfield, with Shane Jones netting their consolation.

Division Two promotion candidates Bodedern Athletic suffered their second defeat of the season as they were downed 3-2 a Y Felinheli, while a Ricky Roberts goal on five minutes enough to give Aberffraw a narrow 1-0 success at Llanfairpwll.

A brace from Kieron Ellis was the catalyst behind Blaenau Amateurs’ 3-1 triumph over Pentraeth, and Liam Morris also hit the target on two occasions to give Gaerwen a 2-1 win at Mochdre Sports.

Llannerchymedd stifled in-form Llannefydd to claim a share of the spoils in a goalless draw.