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Joining us this weekend? Check out our SLO’s Matchday guide below!

Barry Town United AFC are proud to announce a new community partnership with Bro Radio, strengthening the already existing connection between the club, the people of Barry and the Vale of Glamorgan.

This exciting partnership will see Bro Radio and Barry Town United working together to bring supporters, families, and the wider community closer to the action both on and off the pitch. As the local station dedicated to serving the Vale, Bro Radio will provide coverage, features, and exclusive updates to ensure fans never miss a moment of the story at Jenner Park.

Barry Town United will highlight the role of Bro Radio as the Vale’s Local Radio station, encouraging fans and partners to tune in and connect with the local community.

Barry Town United Secretary Daley said: “I have enjoyed working with Nathan at Bro Radio for the last few seasons, most notably with our Fireworks evening. Our football club has always been rooted in the heart of the community, and this partnership with Bro Radio reflects that. By working together, we can engage with more people across the town and the Vale, and give supporters a platform to share in everything happening at the club. It’s an exciting step forward, and one that will only strengthen the connection between the club and its community.”

The partnership will include regular features on Bro Radio, community-focused initiatives, and opportunities for supporters to hear directly from players, coaches, and club staff throughout the season. It will also see Barry Town and Bro Radio collaborate on local events and campaigns, further highlighting the importance of sport, wellbeing, and togetherness across the Vale.

Bro Radio Operations Director Nathan Spackman said: “As the Vale’s local radio station, we love to champion the very best our county has to offer including our local sports teams. Working with Barry Town United, we’ll be able to shine a light on the positive impact the club makes across the Vale, bringing supporters closer to the club they love and promoting the wider work of Bro Radio.”

Barry Town United and Bro Radio are committed to building a partnership that celebrates community pride and creates opportunities for people across Barry and the Vale to get involved.

Bro Radio is available on FM in Barry and the Vale of Glamorgan, on DAB+ in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan, online at www.broradio.fm and via the free Bro Radio app.

Barry Town United make the trip north to the Go Goodwins Stadium on Sunday lunchtime taking on Caernarfon Town.

Both Town and Caernarfon come in to this fixture on the back of draws last weekend with Town earning a 0–0 draw at home to TNS while The Cofis left Haverfordwest with a 1–1 draw.

Sunday’s hosts come into this weekend top of the league with 11 points from 5 games and are the only side still unbeaten with 3 wins and 2 draws from their opening fixtures.

Richard Davies is in to his 3rd season in charge of Caernarfon and during Davies’ 2 full seasons in charge The Cofis improved on their league position each time finishing 5th in 23/24 and 4th last season. Davies had previously worked as both assistant manager and first team coach before getting the main job in 2023, since taking charge Davies has managed 84 matches winning 35.

Adam Davies joined Caernarfon from Airbus UK Broughton in 2023 and has 29 goals from 77 appearances. The Caernarfon striker has started off this season prolifically with 5 goals from 6 appearances in all competitions and is certainly one The Cofis key men.

Town and Caernarfon have met on 21 occasions with Town coming out with 8 wins, Sunday’s hosts have 10 while there have been 3 draws. Town’s last victory against The Cofis came in November 2023 with a 3–2 away win thanks to a late Ollie Hulbert winner.

Kick off is at 12:30 on Sunday at The Go Goodwins Stadium.

By Tierre Miller

Our SLO Steve Davies has put together a very handy guide to our game vs TNS:

Barry Town are back in action on bank holiday Monday making the short trip to the capital to take on Cardiff Met at Cyncoed Campus.

Monday afternoon’s opposition have drawn all 3 league games so far drawing with Caernarfon Town, Briton Ferry Llansawal and Haverfordwest County.

Town suffered late heartbreak on Friday night falling to a 3–2 defeat at home to Penybont in what was Towns first defeat of the campaign. Town have 4 points from the first 3 fixtures and will be looking to build on that on Bank Holiday.

Manager Ryan Jenkins is in to his second spell as Met manager. Jenkins who rejoined the club in July 2023 and has so far managed 85 matches, winning 34. Jenkins first took on the role in July 2022 where he managed the club on 27 occasions before stepping back in January 2023.

Met and Town are no strangers to each other and have met regularly over the years. The clubs have met 17 times in the JD Cymru Premier with Town edging the head to head record with 7 wins to Met’s 6. There has also been 4 draws between the sides.

Town were unbeaten against Monday’s opponents last season drawing 1–1 at Cyncoed and winning 2–1 at Jenner!

Kick off is at 14:30 on Monday and we hope to see as many of you at Cyncoed as possible!

Barry Town United Teams Up with Llamau to Tackle Youth Homelessness in Wales

Barry Town United AFC is proud to announce a powerful new partnership with Llamau, a charity working throughout Wales supporting young people and women experiencing homelessness. This landmark collaboration will use the platform of football to drive meaningful social change — and invites commercial partners to join the mission.

Under the banner “Football for Change,” Barry Town United and Llamau will deliver a series of high-impact community campaigns throughout the 2025–26 season. From fundraising walks to match day activations, the partnership will raise vital awareness and funding to help young people at risk of homelessness build brighter futures.

“This partnership goes far beyond football,” said Ollie Waterhouse, Commercial Manager at Barry Town United. “It’s about giving young people a second chance, and using the power of our club to open doors. We’re inviting sponsors and local businesses to stand with us and with Llamau to create real, measurable change in our community.” 

Barbara Redmore, Corporate Partnership Manager for Llamau said “  “We’re absolutely thrilled to be partnering with Barry Town. It’s a fantastic opportunity to raise awareness and vital funds for our work, and we’re so excited to stand alongside a club that shares our commitment to supporting people in our communities. We can’t wait to see what we can achieve together.”

Llamau – What We Do.

At Llamau we believe that no-one should ever have to experience homelessness. But for thousands of people in Wales, homelessness is a frightening reality. 

Many people think the job of a homelessness charity will be to provide accommodation – a safe place to stay. 

Llamau knows that ending homelessness is not as simple as putting a roof over someone’s head. Our preventative services help the young people and women we support to build the confidence and skills required to break the cycle of homelessness and move forward into independent lives.

Keep an eye on our exciting campaigns, starting with The Long Walk Home!

A circular walk incorporating Jenner Park and the Barry coastline begins at Jenner Park, heading towards Barry Island, we will follow the Coast Path around the island, and then return to Jenner Park via the town. 

Start at Jenner Park

We’ll kick things off where it all begins – Jenner Park Stadium. It’s more than just a ground, it’s a meeting place for our town and our supporters.

From the Ground to the Island

From Jenner Park we’ll head through Holton Road and make our way down towards Barry Island. Just like heading to an away day, the walk is about moving together with a bit of buzz and banter along the way, stopping off and taking lots of photos!

Onto the Coast Path

Once we hit the Island, we’ll join the Wales Coast Path. It loops around the northern side of the Island and gives us some cracking views – a proper reminder of how special Barry Town is.

Walking the Island

From Jackson’s Bay to the harbour arm and the Dock Lighthouse, we’ll follow the path right around Barry Island. It’s a chance to take in the sights and enjoy some fresh sea air.

Back to Jenner Park

We’ll finish the loop back where we started – at Jenner Park. Just like a matchday, everything comes back to the ground and the community around it, right in time for kick-off

Why It Matters

This isn’t just a walk. It’s about Barry Town United standing shoulder to shoulder with Llamau, raising awareness and showing support for those in our community who need it most. Every step we take together helps shine a light on that message.

Donate to The Long Walk Home

Sign up here

Further Details

• Meeting point is the Jenner Suite, Jenner Park Stadium on Barry Road at 10am (ready for 10:30am leave)
• Parking is available via on-street parking around the stadium
• Light refreshments available in the Jenner Suite post-walk
• The walk will take approx. 3 hours 30 minutes (allowing time for photos)

Our SLO Steve Davies has produced another handy guide for those visiting us on Friday night: