LLANRUG United lost further ground in Lock Stock Welsh Alliance Division One after they were held 1-1 at home by struggling Prestatyn Sports.

A cagey opening to proceedings saw Sports defend resolutely against a formidable United attacking line-up, restricting their opponents to few opportunities that they were unable to convert.

Gradually the home side began to wear away their spirit thanks to a persistent period of pressure towards the end of the first period, and they were rewarded for this on 43 minutes when veteran striker Kevin Lloyd broke free and turned in a chance to give the hosts a slender cushion at the interval.

Credit to the away side, who picked themselves up after the break and began to impose themselves on proceedings with an effort that defies their current position in the standings.

They crucially got back on level terms when Dean Hyland created some space for himself inside the box, and the gifted forward unleashed a powerful effort into the net to restore parity to the score line.

The home side threw everything at Sports in the closing stages in pursuit of a winner, but they were unable to find a way past a determined defence to ensure both sides had something to show for their efforts.

A Dean Redmond penalty was enough to give Bodedern Athletic an eye-catching 1-0 home victory over league-leading Denbigh Town, with Huw Quaeck, Iwan Thomas and Steve Jones all hitting a brace each for Penrhyndeudraeth in their resounding 7-2 home triumph over basement dwellers Llandyrnog United.

Llanberis endured a frustrating afternoon in front of their home faithful and were held to a goalless draw by Mynydd Llandegai.