The first full round of cup and league action produced several outstanding individual displays from Border Counties Advertizer and Whitchurch Herald area clubs.
Hat-tricks, braces and match-winning contributions were all on show as local sides enjoyed an impressive weekend.
Goals naturally dominate the headlines, but impact matters as much as numbers.
The players selected either delivered decisive moments, inspired big victories or played leading roles in important cup and league successes.
From North East Wales Trophy heroics to Shropshire Premier League victories, these five stood out above the rest and earn their places in this week's Fantastic Five.
1. Josh Breeze (AFC Weston Rhyn)
Josh Breeze produced the outstanding individual display of the weekend as AFC Weston Rhyn claimed their first win in the North East Wales Trophy with a convincing 6-1 victory over Skippy. He struck a clinical first-half hat-trick to put his side firmly in command.
Weston Rhyn were dominant throughout, but it was Breeze's finishing that effectively settled the contest before the interval. Building a three-goal advantage gave the hosts a platform from which they never looked back.
A hat-trick in a six-goal victory is impossible to ignore and Breeze takes the top spot after delivering the most decisive contribution of the weekend.
2. Adam Taylor (Wem Town)
Adam Taylor starred as Wem Town powered to a 7-2 victory away to Wrockwardine Wood Juniors Development. The forward bagged a hat-trick in one of the biggest wins recorded by a local side.
Although Wem shared the goals around, Taylor's three strikes ensured he was the game's leading scorer. His contribution helped the visitors take firm control and maintain their momentum throughout the afternoon.
Hat-tricks are always worthy of recognition and Taylor's performance earns him second place in this week's rankings.
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3. Luke Dwyer (Chirk AAA)
Luke Dwyer played a major role in Chirk AAA's 4-1 victory over Overton Recreation in the North East Wales FA Trophy. He opened the scoring in the 19th minute and later added a second goal as the Colliers secured qualification for the knockout stages.
After Overton levelled shortly before half-time, Chirk needed a response. Dwyer's second strike helped restore control before the visitors moved clear to complete a comfortable victory.
Scoring twice in an important cup win places Dwyer firmly among the weekend's standout performers.
4. Mason Williams (Chirk AAA Under-19s)
Mason Williams inspired Chirk AAA Under-19s to their first points of the North East Wales Junior League season with an emphatic 6-1 success at Ruabon Rovers. He scored twice before half-time and completed his hat-trick later in the match.
Williams gave Chirk an early platform and maintained his influence throughout the contest. His goals were central to a performance that saw the visitors pull away decisively after the break.
Recording a hat-trick in a six-goal victory and helping his side collect their first points of the campaign makes him a worthy inclusion.
5. MacAuley Clifton (Whitchurch Alport 1946)
MacAuley Clifton led the way for Whitchurch Alport 1946 as they defeated Shrewsbury Up and Comers 5-2 in the TJ Vickers Shropshire Premier League. Clifton was the only player on either side to score more than once, finishing with a brace.
In a game featuring seven goals, his contribution proved crucial to Alport's success. His double provided the foundation for an impressive attacking display from the home side.
Several players scored twice across the weekend, but Clifton's brace came in the highest-profile senior league fixture involving a Whitchurch Herald patch club, earning him the final place in the five.
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