KINMEL Bay slipped to seventh in the Lock Stock Welsh Alliance Division Two standings after a 3-1 loss at Mochdre Sports.

The fourth-tier side were once again lacklustre on their travels during what was their fourth reverse in five away games so far this term, and they will be hoping for better fortune during their Lock Stock Fireworks Challenge Cup first round clash at Nantlle Vale on October 5.

A poor start from the visitors saw them go behind after just nine minutes when Tom Roberts burst clear and produced a composed finish to break the deadlock.

Things got even worse for the away side soon after when another lapse in concentration presented a chance to Bradley Wynne, who punished the Bay on 12 minutes and double Sports’ tally.

Credit to the away side, they regrouped following the setback and began to dictate the tempo for long periods of the first half without reducing the arrears thanks to some wayward finishing from promising positions.

They were punished for their lack of efficiency in front of goal after the break when Roberts capped off a fine individual performance with his second of the afternoon on 51 minutes to all-but seal victory for the hosts.

The visitors did manage to net a consolation late on through Matthew Evans, but it came too late and failed to have an impact on the overall outcome of the contest.