IT was a champagne moment for Abergavenny Town FC’s Development boys as they secured the FAW South East League title last Wednesday night with two late goals in a 2-0 must-win game at Chepstow Town.

The Pennies needed to win their last match to leapfrog Newport Corinthians to top spot, after Corries had won 5-1 the previous night at home to Abercarn to overhaul long-time table toppers Cwmbran Celtic.

And time was running out with just eight minutes left when Curtis Methven broke the deadlock after being set up by substitute Keane Flage-Donovan.

Three minutes later, the scorer returned the compliment for the super sub to fire the second and put Aber in dreamland, with the final whistle minutes later sparking scenes of wild celebration.

The players and supporters deservedly celebrated the achievement with a party at the Pen-Y-Pound clubhouse on Saturday.

And Newport County’s Dragons Academy posted congratulations after they secured the title, saying: “Last night nine former Dragons Football Academy players and two former coaches helped Abergavenny Town win the 2024/25 FAW Southeast Reserve League.

“Over the course of the season they all played in the FAW Youth League with four playing regularly for Abergavenny Town FC first team.

“After just leaving us, our former Dragons continue to roar and have had great success in their first year of FAW Senior football.”

The Pennies also made the final of the South Wales FAW Reserves Cup on April 30, but had to bounce back quickly after losing to Cambrian United, with games in hand on their title rivals in the league but needing wins.

And they did so in style, winning six of their last seven games – 2-0 at Risca, a 1-1 draw at Blaenavon Blues, a 3-0 home win over Treowen Stars, successive 3-1 and 4-1 home and away wins over local rivals Goytre and a 3-0 win at Croesyceiliog Athletic, before sealing the title at Chepstow.