Newtown have taken their September form into October with a well-earned victory over Barry Town to move third in the JD Welsh Premier.
Goals in added time at the end of each half from Joe Kenton proved the difference as the Robins proved they intend to be in the running for the long term.
Caersws and Llanidloes remain on target for a chase to the title after picking up big away wins in the MMP Mid Wales League.
Caersws won 3-0 at Berriew to stall their charge up the table, while Llanidloes returned from Llanfair United with a crucial 2-0 win.
In the League Cup, Abermule won the Dingle Derby, but needed penalties after a 3-3 thriller, while there were wins too for Carno and Montgomery.
Saturday
JD Welsh Premier
Newtown 2, Barry Town 0
MMP Mid Wales League Cup
Aberaeron 4, Aber Uni 0
Abermule 3, Kerry 3 (Abermule through on penalties)
Borth Utd 3, Bow Street 1
Machynlleth 0, Carno 5
Montgomery 4, Churchstoke 0
Newbridge-on-Wye 0, Builth Wells 3
Tywyn Bryncrug 0, Dolgellau 2
Division One
Berriew 0, Caersws 3
Llanfair 0, Llanidloes 2