DESPITE beating League Cup holders Llanelli 4-2 at Stebonheath Park, Port Talbot are unlikely to qualify for the quarter-finals.
It was the Steelmen's first win in the competition as they overcame an early set-back from Andrew Mumford's goal to triumph with a brace from Drew Fahiya and goals from James Burgin and a Martin Rose penalty.
The Reds played for most of the second half with 10 men after the dismissal of Stuart Jones for handball.
Newtown are almost certain to qualify despite going down 3-2 at home to NEWI Cefn Druids, who recorded their first win in the competition with goals from Geraint Lewis, Mike Heverin and Chris McGinn.
Bangor are also set fair for the last eight after a 3-2 win at Porthmadog, with ex-Traeth favourite Les Davies grabbing a brace. The Citizens also finished a man short following the late dismissal of Mike Walsh.
Gap Connah's Quay finished their campaign with a 2-1 home success over Prestatyn, with defender Andy Alston and veteran marksman Tommy Mutton notching the goals.
Rhyl confirmed their place in the quarter-finals with a 2-0 win at Welshpool thanks to Chris Roberts and Carl Owen, but Group 1 is still wide open after Haverfordwest and Aberystwyth drew 1-1 at the NeW Bridge Meadow.
Jack Christopher's 74th-minute goal was cancelled-out by Luke Sherbon six minutes later to leave the visitors on five points, one ahead of Carmarthen, their final oppponents. 8 October 2008