LOCAL action in the North East Wales League was confined to the Reserve League.

Strikes from Jay Wiles, Linden Puckey and Harri Mitchell ensured Mynydd Isa Spartans maintained their title hopes with a slender 3-2 win at Ruthin Town Development.

George Mitchell netted twice to keep Ruthin interested.

Elsewhere, Llay Welfare thirds (Lewis Edwards, Elliot Bull and Josh Venables) defeated Llangollen Town (Joe Morris) 3-1.