Lock at the double for The New Saints

Josh Lock played a key role by scoring twice as The New Saints moved three points clear at the top of the Cymru Premier after getting the better of Flint Town United 5-0.

While TNS were extending their winning run to eight games in a row, second-placed Barry Town United were held to a 2-2 draw by Ammanford, as the gap between the division's top two widened.

Brad Young, Isaac Jefferies and Ben Wilson were also on target at Park Hall for the in-form Saints on Tuesday night.

TNS captain Danny Redmond said: "We scored quite early on and Flint could have scored themselves, but the lads managed to keep a clean sheet and to go and score five goals, we're obviously a bit disappointed we could have scored more - but we'll take it."

TNS took the lead in the 17th minute when Young converted Redmond's inviting cross at the far post.

Midfielder Lock then broke forward to score twice, his opening goal of the night arriving on the half-hour as he raced through to confidently find the net.

He was on target again on the stroke of half time, following up to score after an initial effort from Jordan Williams was well saved by visiting goalkeeper Jack Flint.

Saints had to wait until the 82nd minute to add to their advantage as substitute Jefferies cut inside from the left and his deflected shot found its way in.

Wilson, another substitute, completed the scoring in stoppage time after being set up by Jordan Williams.

Saints are at home again this weekend with Llandudno the visitors to Park Hall on Saturday (5.30pm).