Colwyn Bay secured their spot in the Championship Conference despite defeat at leaders The New Saints. Bay, who were fifth going into the final round, lost 1-0 to the Saints, with Jordan Williams scoring after just two minutes at Park Hall. The New Saints now sit six points clear at the top of the table. Colwyn Bay's defeat did not hinder their progress, as they had already done enough to book a top-six spot. Barry Town United also claimed a top-six spot, with a 5-1 win over Llanelli. Ollie Hulbert set Barry on their way to victory with the opening goal after three minutes. Bradley Gibbings equalised for Llanelli, but goals from Callum Sainty and Ieuan Owen put Barry firmly in control. Owen scored his second goal five minutes after the break, before Robbie Willmott sealed victory with a fifth. The win ended the top-six hopes of Cardiff Met, who drew 1-1 with Penybont. Fumpa Mwandwe gave Met the lead, but Ioan Phillips equalised for Penybont after keeper Sam Seager was sent off for handling outside the area. Connah's Quay's eight-match winning run came to an end, as they were held to a 2-2 draw at Caernarfon Town. Callum Bratley gave Nomads the lead, but Phil Mooney levelled for the hosts. Rhys Hughes' free-kick put Connah's Quay back in front, but Mooney scored a second equaliser with nine minutes remaining. Haverfordwest's outside chance of making the top six all but ended, as they lost 3-2 to Briton Ferry Llansawel. Ollie Anderson, Thomas Walters, and Alex Gammond gave Ferry a 3-0 lead at the break, before Ben Ahmun and Hari Thomas replied for County in the second half. Lassana Mendes scored after just nine seconds to give Bala the lead at relegation rivals Flint Town United. Cameron Ferguson, son of ex-Everton striker Duncan Ferguson, scored twice on his debut for Bala, following his move from Flint. Hussein Mehasseb sealed Bala's 4-0 win in the second half, to see them move out of the relegation zone at the expense of Flint. Colwyn Bay will now look to build on their success in the Championship Conference, with the aim of finishing as high as possible in the table.
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