Aberystwyth Town 3 Cefn Druids 1

FULL TIME

IN-FORM Aberystwyth kept their unbeaten run at Park Avenue since the JD Cymru Premier restart with the job more or less done in the first half.

Gavin Allen’s men raced into a three-goal lead at the break and had the luxury to take their foot slightly off the gas in the second half to run out comfortable winners.

The Seasiders took the lead after just two minutes, Lee Jenkins - skipper for the day at just 19 years of age - rising highest to flick the ball onto Jon Owen who volleyed in a confident finish giving the keeper no chance.

They went further ahead five minutes later, Matty Jones converting a penalty awarded after Franklin was fouled.

And they nearly made it 3-0, Jonathan Evans heading just over after running on to Jones’ free kick as their breathtaking start continued.

Gavin Allen, who has been shortlisted for manager of the month for March after securing draws against Caernarfon Town and Penybont and wins against Haverfordwest County and Newtown, made two changes to his team with Jon Owen and Jonathan Evans entering the starting eleven for Marc Williams and Jamie Reed.

His players continued to pose the greater attacking threat, good work by Jonathan Evans down the left flank earning Jones a crossing opportunity but the ball was cleared.

And the pressure paid off when Louis Bradford made it three. Playing an advantage from what looked another penalty for the hosts, the Druids keeper kept the ball out twice but Bradford swept up to find the corner.

Town were dominant with Druids struggling to get a hold of the ball and could have made it 4-0 on the stroke of half time, when Jonny Evans cut through the defence but his effort was saved by Michael Jones.

After an outstanding first half, Aber failed to pile on the misery as the Druids found a way back into the game late on but the hosts held firm to collect the points.

The Seasiders struggled to create clear-cut chances after the break, their best openings falling to Owain Jones and Jon Owen and the Druids pulled one back on 83 minutes when they were in the ascendancy.

After giving away the penalty, Roberts made the save but Alex Darlington fired in the rebound.

Aberystwyth: Connor Roberts, Louis Bradford, Lee Jenkins, Harry Franklin, Matty Jones, Jamie Veale, Jon Owen, Jonathan Evans, Owain Jones, Jack Thorn, Jack Rimmer. Subs: Rhys Davies, Alex Pennock, Richie Ricketts, Steven Hewitt, Joe Saunders, Jamie Reed, Geoff Kelloway