Barry Town United drew 1-1 at near neighbours Penybont in their last Cymru Premier game before Christmas.
Mikey George equalised for the visitors who are now unbeaten in their last ten games, but they missed out on the chance to return to the top six of the table.
Steve Jenkins made two changes from last Saturday's Nathaniel MG Cup semi final - with George Ratcliffe back in goal replacing Joe Thomas, while Keston Davies stepped in for Ellis Williams.
A goalless first half in the shadow of Storm Bram produced remarkably little of note for a Five Mile Lane derby - with Nathan Wood blazing an early effort for the hosts over the bar with only Ratcliffe to beat.
Ollie Hulbert was closest for Barry with his volley from the edge of the area sailing across the goalmouth from Elliot Richards' cross.
But Penybont, who sit third in the table, broke the deadlock on 54 minutes when Will Richards gave possession away to James Crole, who struck at point blank range for his tenth goal of the season so far.
It took just three minutes to find an equaliser as Ben Margetson's superb cross found George, who curled home from a tight angle into an empty net.
Ratcliffe made a crucial save to deny Noah Daley in the closing stages as Barry secured a share of the spoils to leave them seventh in the table and within a point of the top six.
In the night's other game, The New Saints extended their lead to 13 points following a 2-0 win over Briton Ferry Llansawel.
There's just four games left before the league splits, starting with a crucial Boxing Day derby at home to Cardiff Met - but first, Barry turn their attention to the Welsh Cup on Saturday when they welcome Cymru North side Gresford Athletic in the fourth round.
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