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Looking for an exciting way to keep your kids active and inspired this May half-term? Barry Town United AFC is thrilled to announce the return of its ever-popular Soccer Schools, set to take place at Jenner Park on 27th and 28th May.

Running from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm, these action-packed sessions are open to boys and girls aged 5 to 13 of all abilities. Whether your child is a seasoned footballer or lacing up their boots for the first time, our Soccer Schools offer a safe, fun, and inclusive environment to develop skills, build confidence, and make new friends.

For just £20 per day, with discounts available for multiple-day bookings, it’s an unbeatable opportunity for kids to train like their favourite players and at the same time, parents enjoy peace of mind knowing their little stars are in expert hands.

Led by our amazing coaching team, each day promises a mix of skill drills, fun games, and team challenges designed to inspire the next generation of football talent.

🎟️ Spaces are limited and expected to fill fast – so don’t miss out!

📧 To book your place or find out more, contact: damian.flynn@barrytown.co.uk

By Dylan MacIsaac

Barry kick off their playoff adventure with a trip to The Oval to face Caernarfon Town on Saturday. Spirits will be high on the four-hour drive up North with Barry in superior form to their opponents having won five of their last six games. Caernarfon are coming off a 2-1 win at home to Cardiff Met, but that marked just their second win in 6. The teams last three meetings are inseparable with a win apiece and a draw, but The Towns fine away form with just one loss in six should stand them in good stead this weekend.

Last time out at Jenner Park the crowd were treated to an emphatic 5-0 win over Briton Ferry Llansawel. The playoff spot was already locked up, but it was still a valuable win to build momentum in their push for Europe. Captain Kayne McLaggon picked up a goal and an assist in his final home game, and securing European qualification for the third time with his long-term club would make his legacy even more special.

A key talking point from the Briton Ferry game was the array of brilliant performances all over the pitch. The five goals came from three different scorers: McLaggon, Ollie Hulbert and Callum Sainty. Two goals from centre back Sainty and two assists from midfielder Robbie Wilmott highlighted Barry’s depth in the squad, and this level of team effort will be required with a tough potential few games ahead.

Hulbert’s last three games have produced the same number of goals and finished the season with a career-high of 15. His goals have proved crucial on a number of occasions and he will hope to extend that tally in the playoffs.

The previously mentioned pair of assists from Wilmott were the result of a formidable midfield performance where he controlled the game and kept the team ticking over. The Town can draw on his League football experience to see them through the high-pressure environment they will face on Saturday and any further games.

Report by Dylan MacIsaac

Barry Town made it three wins in a row as they breezed past Briton Ferry Llansawel 5-0 at Jenner Park. A goal and assist for Kayne McLaggon in his final home outing along with braces for both Callum Sainty and Ollie Hulbert rounded up an excellent end to the season for the Town.

The home side wasted no time showing why they were able to lock up the 7th playoff spot as they commanded the game early on. Robbie Wilmott and McLaggon linked up on multiple occasions to create openings that piled the pressure on the visitors. 

A whipped Owen Cuddihy ball was nearly turned goalwards by Mclaggon early on but flew agonisingly past the striker.

They didn’t have to wait long for a breakthrough as a pinpoint corner in the 12th minute from Wilmott found the towering centre back Callum Sainty who headed home with the prowess of a centre forward.

Wilmott continued to torment the defence as he fired a storm of excellent balls all over the pitch. Another one of his set pieces forced Will Fuller in the Ferry goal into a save after it glanced off one of his defenders’ heads.

Captain McLaggon came close again on 16 minutes with a deft flick that narrowly crept past the post. His fairytale moment came just four minutes later when his shot from the edge of the box nestled in the bottom corner and sent the crowd crazy. He was hoisted in the air by his teammates in celebration as the crowd stood to applaud the legend for a fitting end to a brilliant eight-year career in yellow and blue.

Owen Cuddihy was his usual tenacious self down the left flank, and he almost set up a third of the afternoon for Barry when his cross found Mclaggon yet again, but his header was clawed miraculously out of the top corner by Fuller.

Ferry’s first real chance came on 29 minutes when Ryan George put an inviting cross into the Barry box, but the ball was left untouched on its way to a Barry goal kick.

With the game already getting away from the visitors, Wilmott and Sainty were at hand again to produce a carbon copy of the first goal and make it 3-0. Sainty’s dominant performance extended to the other end of the pitch as he made plenty of strong tackles to thwart any chance of a comeback.

Armstrong was tested for the first time from a floated header that was en route to the top left corner, but he battled to win a free kick after being clattered into by Jasper Payne.

Michael George attempted a sneaky shot just before halftime, but it was well saved by the feet of Fuller at his near post.

There were to be no plot twists in the second 45 as Barry came out determined to build on their already comfortable lead. They nearly did just that in the 53rd minute when McLaggon’s day almost got even better with a mesmerizing overhead kick that was ruled out for offside, much to the dismay of the home fans.

George came close to extending the advantage after he was played in by Hulbert following a defensive blunder from the away side, but he couldn’t quite keep his effort on target. It was Hulbert who was able to convert a few minutes later as he put the game to bed with a classy sliding finish over the ‘keeper. An assist from the captain capped off his fine farewell before he handed the armband to fellow goal scorer Sainty, and he left his home pitch for one last time in the 74th minute to a standing ovation from the Barry faithful.

The Town’s top scorer doubled his haul for the day 11 minutes later with another clinical finish from just left of the penalty spot. The strike was his 15th of the season and marked the best goalscoring year of his career. He was assisted by substitute Ieuan Owen who capped off an excellent campaign for himself.

A Hulbert hattrick was very nearly on the cards as he burst down the left on 86 minutes, but his shot was well saved.

Barry will hope to ride the wave of their excellent run of form into their first playoff game against Caernarfon Town on the 26th of April at The Oval.ReplyReply AllForwardEdit as new