A dry and pleasant afternoon saw another important fixture for Aberdare as they hosted Heolgerrig after an early season 5-5 in the reverse fixture but were to fall to a second consecutive 1-3 loss. The pitch had recovered well after the recent rain, both sides making a lively start with Aber attacking the Town end. The 11th minute saw an away ball in from the left easily knocked home at the far post for 1-0. The guests developed attacks which, on 27 minutes, led to the hosts unable to clear as a second was easily rolled in. It got worse on 41 minutes as a left side cross was again not dealt with for a comfortable 3-0 lead for the visitors. However, a fine Jack Salmon free kick from the edge of Heolgerrig's box curled into the far corner to give Aber some hope right on half-time. Straight from the start of the second 45 Cai Mckenzie was through but shot straight at the away 'keeper and, on the hour, was to suffer the same outcome. Aber's second half showing was better and showed some nice build-ups but the guests weathered the home efforts. Player Manager Kellan Webb emptied his bench in an attempt to get back in the game, Nathan Sage, full of effort and commitment in a cameo performance that earned the player of the match award, having his shot blocked to sum up Aberdare's afternoon. No further alarms as the guests comfortably held on to the 3- 1 score-line. Another important home fixture on Saturday March 21st when Treorchy are the visitors at 2.30 p.m. Team: Sam Josey, Jackson Barker (Hadley Taylor), Southern Rowlands (Nathan Sage), Elliott Hewings (Callum Tandy), Floran Disco, Alex Jacklin, Jack Salmon, Lucas Lohuis (Kellan Webb), Victor Angaye, Jacob Blake, Cai McKenzie (Ceri Jones) Subs not used: Oscar Din Player of the Match: Nathan Sage

Report by Ray Pearce | Photo by Dave McKenzie Published 14 March 2026