Newtown secured a commanding 4-0 victory over Llannon in the North division of the Welsh Championship on Friday evening. The hosts were always in control at home, moving away from the visitors without any real challenge to their position.
It was the sort of performance that suggests the home side have found their rhythm. By then they had settled into the game comfortably, and the result followed naturally enough. The visitors simply could not find a way back into it once Newtown had taken control.
Looking at the table, the gap between the sides was clear before kickoff. Newtown sit second with 13 points from five games, while Llannon occupy tenth place with just seven points from six matches. The home side have not lost once this season.
The recent form of both teams tells its own story. Newtown have been on a good run, losing just one of their last five matches. Llannon, meanwhile, have struggled badly, including that heavy 5-0 defeat against Bangor 1876 just two weeks ago.
The victory moves Newtown closer to the top of the North division standings. For Llannon it extends a difficult period, and they now face a match to find their feet again. The scoreline reflected the quality difference on the night.