In a gripping match held at Park Hall in Oswestry yesterday, Newtown AFC faced a formidable challenge from TNS, resulting in a 3-1 defeat for the visiting team.

Newtown's hopes were momentarily lifted in the 47th minute when Jason Oswell found the back of the net, providing a glimmer of optimism for the away team.

However, TNS demonstrated their prowess with goals from B Young at the 37th minute, J Williams at the 60th minute, and D McManus at the 87th minute, securing a decisive victory on their home turf.

Despite Jason Oswell's contribution, Newtown AFC couldn't muster a comeback, and the defeat has repercussions for their standing in the JD Premier table.

With this loss, Newtown has dropped to 5th place with 33 points, a setback in their pursuit of the league title.

The recent performance is a cause for concern as Newtown AFC now finds themselves on a challenging losing streak, having suffered defeats in their last four consecutive games.

Attendance: 306