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Match Report | Barry Town 0 – 2 Connah’s Quay Nomads | Cymru Premier Playoff Conference

22^nd February

Sam Durrant’s 90^th minute goal sealed a 2-0 victory for Connah’s Quay as Phase 2 of the Cymru Premier heats up.

Andy Legg made one change as his side looked to make it six games unbeaten, January signing Owen Cuddihy replaced Michael George in the starting lineup, earning his first start or the club.

The Town started the game brightly, Ollie Hulbert saw his effort bounce off the crossbar in the fourth minute, teammate Evan Press did well to keep the ball alive at the byline and found the unmarked forward at the edge of the box.

In the 31^st minute Robbie Willmott’s whipped corner kick threatened the Nomads, but it was well cleared by Kai Edwards to stop the Town taking the advantage.

Both sides found it difficult to settle into the match with minimal efforts on goal until the visitor’s opener, in the 41^st minute Declan Poole made space on the right edge of the box and found unmarked teammate Noah Edwards, who slotted the ball past Liam Armstrong.

Dan Roberts was cautioned for a strong challenge on Ryan Kavanagh as tempers started to flair between both sets of players, moments later Callum Sainty was forced to come off the pitch with a non-contact injury, who received a flood of applause as he headed to the dressing room.

Kayne McLaggon saw his chance go narrowly wide of the post in the 55^th minute, he managed to wriggle his way into the box from the right wing, at a tight angle his effort found the side netting to his frustration.

In the 63^rd minute, Connah’s Quay looked to build on their lead through Max Woodcock, quick team play ended with his strike fizzing past the post. Minutes later, an identical shot hit the woodwork, causing chaos in the box, with Barry just managing to the clear the danger.

Armstrong was called into action in the 72^nd minute, following a fast break, Sam Durrant’s was fed through by Rhys Hughes, his right footed attempt was blocked by the body of Armstrong to keep the Town in the match.

Barry upped the intensity in a bid to level the score but a brilliant double save by George Ratcliffe, with ten minutes left to play, denied the striking partnership of Ieuan Owen and Ollie Hulbert from close range to keep their lead untouched.

With seconds left to play the Town almost halved the deficit, Owen found space up the right wing and charged forward with the ball, supported by Hulbert, who Owen found with a cute pass, his first time strike was blocked by Ben Nash to seal a vital win for the visitors and prevent a last-minute comeback by the Town.

Barry Town turns their attention to Briton Ferry Llansawel with a trip away on Friday the 7^th March, 7:45pm kick off.

Vera Jones signs with Chelsea Women’s FC!

One of Our Own! Vera Signs Pro Contract with Chelsea Women’s FC

We are incredibly proud to share the news, that our former Academy player, Vera, has taken the next big step in her footballing journey – signing a professional contract with Chelsea Women’s FC!

Vera spent five years in our academy, progressing from U12s to U16s, and left a lasting impression with her immense talent, dedication, and work ethic. From the moment she joined, it was clear she had something special. Her technical ability, determination, and passion for the game made her a standout player, and she consistently raised the bar for those around her.

Our coaches have always admired Vera’s commitment to improvement. Whether in training or on matchdays, she gave her all. Her journey is a testament to the power of perseverance and hard work – qualities that will no doubt serve her well at the highest level.

“We are incredibly proud of Vera and her achievement, but this moment is also a testament to the dedication of our coaches and staff. Their commitment to developing young talent, guiding, and supporting players like Vera has been invaluable. I want to extend my heartfelt thanks to everyone who played a part in her journey. This success is shared by all of us.” – Damian Flynn, Academy Director.

Vera’s success is not just a personal achievement but also an inspiration for all young players in our academy. Her journey proves that with dedication, resilience, and the right support system, dreams can become reality.

Vera, thank you for your hard work and commitment during your time with us. We wish you all the success in this next chapter of your career.

Keenan Patten transfers to Newport County

Keenan joins for an undisclosed fee

Barry Town United can confirm the permanent transfer of Keenan Patten to Newport County for an undisclosed fee.

Keenan, a fan favourite, joined the club in 2023, making 50 appearances and scoring 11 goals.

Stephen Jenkins, Head of Football, commented: “It’s been a pleasure having Keenan with us over the past 18 months. He’s earned this opportunity to return to full-time football, and we wish him all the best in his future career.”

Jonny Barrett, Director, added: “Keenan fully deserves the chance to play full time football again. He has handled this whole process with great professionalism. We’re a club that supports our players and when our financial requests were met this was the right decision. We’d like to thank Huw Jenkins and Newport County for the way they’ve managed the transfer.”

Keenan, it’s been a pleasure having you here. We look forward to following your journey in the EFL.

RESULT: Barry 3 – 1 Flint

Barry Town 3 – 1 Flint Town | Cymru Premier | Play-off Conference
Saturday 1 February, 2025

A Keenan Patten brace inspired back-to-back wins for Barry as they keep their 100% record and remain top of the play-off table.

The first half saw a trio of goals as both sides traded blows in an entertaining encounter. Keenan Patten broke the deadlock two minutes into the game with a smart finish. Flint Towns’ Izaack Lambert replied from close range as Callum Sainty restored the lead with a back post tap in.

But an emphatic second half display rounded off by Patten’s second of the match rightfully earned the Town all three points.

Barry remained unchanged after last week’s 2 -1 win away at Aberystwyth, Ryan Kavanagh earned his third successive start as duo Ollie Hulbert and Kayne McLaggon led the line.

To break the deadlock a silky team move involving Michael George, Robbie Willmott and Ollie Hulbert down the right wing ended with Patten’s confident left footed finish, which he guided past Jack Flint and gave the Town a dream start.

Soon after Armstrong was met by a flurry of chances as Flint looked to restore the scoreline. Striker Elliot Reeves forced a stop with his low drilled attempt and Joshua Jones’ looping header gave Armstrong an easy claim.

After both teams settled into the game Ollie Hulbert was sent marauding forward running onto a Willmott pass, supported by Patten, who squared the ball across the edge of the area and found Ryan Kavanagh, with his right foot he almost doubled the hosts lead but his strike blazed narrowly over the crossbar.

Flint Towns leveller came in the 24^th minute, a Jake Philips long throw-in caused chaos for the Town, Armstrong dropped the ball on his own goal line and in the frame of Lambert, who struck the ball into the net to make it 1-1.

Barry replied minutes later, Willmott swung his corner towards the head of Will Richards, who’s guided attempt struck the underside of the bar, in true poachers fashion Sainty was waiting to pounce on the rebound and gave the hosts the advantage once more.

With minutes left of the first interval Hulbert nearly doubled the lead, George played through Hulbert who cut inside from the right and fired towards goal, to his frustration, his shot was sent high over the bar with the score remaining 2-1 going into half time.

Barry didn’t step off the gas in the second half and came back out fierce in the press. Moments after the restart Kavanagh’s found himself on the right edge of the box, his tantalising cross needed all but a touch to find the net but there was no teammate in sight. In the 52^nd minute Hulbert displayed a fine bit of skill to get free from his man, but his effort was dived on by Flint.

Sainty almost got a second, another dangerous corner from Willmott caused a scramble in the box where the ball fell to Barry’s no.4, who sent the ball high over the woodwork. At this point Barry was in total control of the affair, creating sustained attacks and gave Flint very little going forward.

The hosts continued to threaten down the right channel, Willmott played a delicate ball through to George, at the byline he floated the ball towards the unmarked Patten at the back post, on the half volley his first time strike agonisingly curled away from goal.

Seconds later Patten bagged his brace, Evan Press drove the ball up the left side, putting Lambert to the floor in the process, his whipped cross was spilt by Flint into Patten’s path who smashed the ball home wheeling away with delight.

Jones almost gave the visitors a lifeline at the death, teammate Isaac Lee found him open in the box, but his volleyed strike fizzed just wide of the post. Barry held on until the final whistle as they pick up successive wins with a trip to Newtown up next Saturday.

Barry Town – Armstrong, George, Sainty, Margetson, McLaggon © (Owen 72’), Patten, Wilmott, Hulbert (Snaith 78’), W Richards, Press, Kavanagh. Subs – Masrani, Yorwerth, E Richards, Snaith (Hulbert 78’), Lewis, Owen (McLaggon 72’), Bright.

Flint Town – Flint, Burke, Mariette, Owen ©, Phillips, Hughes (Hart 74’), Reeves (Maire 89’), Jones, Lambert (Collins 75’), Lee, Fofana. Subs – Murphy, Hart, Wynne, Brindley-Peagram, Maire, Morrison, Collins.

On-field management changes at the Town

Steve Jenkins becomes new Head of Football and First Team Coach, Andy Legg appointed as new Head Coach

Barry Town United can now confirm a change to their on field management structure. Steve Jenkins will move into the Head of Football and first team coach role.

As a result of this change we are pleased to announce that Andy Legg will become our new Head Coach.

Former Welsh International Andy brings much experience to the club with over 700 games played during his career as well as management stints at both Llanelli and Bangor.

We’re looking forward to being back at Jenner Park tomorrow and welcoming Andy to the club.

The Town take on Flint Town United at Jenner Park, Saturday 1 February in a 2:30pm kick off.

Match Report | Barry Town 3 – 2 Connah’s Quay Nomads | Cymru Premier

Match Report | Barry Town 3 – 2 Connah’s Quay Nomads | Cymru Premier

9^th November

Super sub Ieuan Owen scores silky solo run to give Barry three points in action packed affair at Jenner Park.

Going into the match manager Steve Jenkins continued to rotate the squad, this time wingback pair Michael George and Joshua Beecher came into the starting XI as Keenan Patten replaced Ryan Kavanagh in midfield.

The visitors started with intensity; a dangerous Declan Poole cross called Town defender Ben Margetson into action early who earnt a goal kick with his clearance ricocheting off Nomads’ Daniel Roberts.

In the fifth minute Luc Rees’s goal kick was met by a smart Samual Snaith flick on into the path of Ollie Hulbert, who was met by a strong challenge from John Disney, the resulting freekick forced Nomads keeper George Ratcliffe into action, Robbie Willmott’s effort arched over the wall towards Ratcliffe’s bottom right corner before it was met by the glove of the Nomads no.1.

Soon after Town’s Callum Sainty had a busy few minutes with headed clearances to prevent Poole’s effort from distance and a dangerous Rhys Hughes cross. He too denied a close ranged strike from Jack Kenny to keep the tie level.

In the 13^th minute Connah’s Quay Ben Nash found himself unmarked in the box, but his poorly directed header was off target and swept up by Barry’s no.1.

Barry utilised Snaith’s height again to play through Hulbert, but Town’s 22 found himself sandwiched between defensive pair Nash and Kai Edwards who blocked his effort to threaten Ratcliffe.

Barry was forced to make two quick substitutions with Hulbert and Elliot Richards forced off the field with injury and replaced by Ryan Kavavagh and Kayne McLaggon.

The Town took the lead in the 22^nd minute, a brilliant team move was rounded off by McLaggon’s strike to the low right side of Ratcliffe. Kavanagh started the move with a smart bit of skill to beat his man, the ball was moved through the midfield quickly by Keenan Patten, who fired the ball into the feet of Snaith on the edge of the area. Snaith chipped the ball over Nomad defender Edwards to McLaggon, who shrugged of Nash and sent his strike past the keeper.

After the opener the Town took control of the tie and nearly double their lead in the 30^th minute through McLaggon again. Kavanagh dispossessed Ben Maher and drove the ball down field, with his pass feeding through Barry’s no.7, as he pulled the trigger the leg of Poole denied him the chance to double the lead. Minutes later Joshua Beecher drove the ball downfield and cut it across to the oncoming Patten who pulled his shot wide left of the goal.

Just shy of halftime the visitors had an opportunity to bring the score level, Poole sent the ball into the Town’s box which was met by the unmarked Maher who directed his header high over the bar.

The Nomads looked to bring the score even straight after halftime, substitute Luca Hogen fired his shot into the side netting again off that back of a threatening Poole cross.

The Town almost doubled their advantage in the 50^th minute, a well-worked move between Beecher and Patten carved through the visitor’s defence, the latter’s cut back trickled through the box and fell to the feet ofMichael George before his miscued attempt fired off the woodwork to his despair.

Despite their lack of chances on goal Connah’s Quay clinically equalised in the 58^th minute, Poole’s low cross bounced across the Town’s penalty area into the path of Hughes, who’s first time strike curled into the bottom right corner.

With fresh legs on the field the matches intensity cranked right up with both teams hunting to take the lead, efforts from respected forwards McLaggon and Kenny were dealt with comfortably by their opposites.

The Town did take the lead in the 73^rd minute with substitute Ieuan Owen, who positioned himself perfectly at the back post to tap home Kavanagh’s wayward effort.

Hughes replied for the Nomads in fine fashion with his 25-yard freekick curling into the top corner, just out of reach from the claw of Rees to keep the Town in front. The goal resulted from a tactical shirt pull from Kavanagh on Callum Bratley who beat him with a quick shift of the ball.

The Town replied with the winner instantly, the ball dropped to McLaggon just inside his own half, under pressure he poked the ball around the corner into the feet of Owen, who put his head down and drove the ball past Roberts and Disney, both of whom were determined to chop him down, one-on-one Owen slotted the ball past Ratcliffe to his bottom left corner and sent Jenner Park into ecstasy.

Late brave defending from duo Rees and Sainty ensure the Town take all three points, the latter provided a crucial block deep in added time, keeping Barry firmly in the run for the Championship round with six games left to play.

The Town look to build on this impressive performance with a trip to Caernarfon in a fortnights time, Ko 2:30pm.

Barry Town 3 – 2 Connah’s Quay Nomads

Barry Town: Rees, George, Beecher, Sainty, Margetson (Owen 65’), E Richards (Kavanagh 13’), Snaith (, Patten, Willmott, Hulbert (McLaggon 19’), Press Subs: Masrani, McLaggon (Hulbert 19’), Lewis, Owen, Richards, Bright, Kavanagh (E Richards 13’).

Connah’s Quay Nomads: Ratcliffe, Disney, Roberts, Nash, Edwards, Kenny, Maher (Hogan 45’), Edwards, Pownall (Bratley 77’), Hughes, Poole Subs: Rushton, Dugan, Bratley (Pownall 77’), Hogan (Maher 45’), Flanders.

Match Report | Barry Town 1 – 4 The New Saints | Cymru Premier

2^nd November

Barry was defeated 4 – 1 by a well-drilled TNS side at Jenner Park.

A quality long-ranged strike from Leo Smith helped earn the visitors three points over a rallied Town performance. Samuel Snaith found the roof of the net for the Town in the 36^th minute to half the visitor’s deficit, but accompanying finishes from Declan McManus, Dany Davies and Ashley Baker ended Barry’s three-game win streak.

A single change was made to Steve Jenkins’ side, Ryan Kavanagh replaced Keenan Patten in midfield. Jenkins watched on from the stands following his caution at Barry’s 2-1 victory over Flint Town last Saturday.

The visitors started the game with intensity barraging the Town’s box with crosses, but Barry’s defensive trio rose highest on every occasion to clear the danger and prevent TNS from going ahead early.

Snaith had a half chance to put the Town ahead in the 13^th minute, Ollie Hulbert was key in the build-up to hound and dispossess TNS keeper Connor Roberts, from an acute angle Snaith shot was sent high over the empty goal to his frustration.

Shortly after Roberts was forced to save with his feet after a quick break from Hulbert and Snaith, the latter’s through ball broke the line of TNS and found Evan Press through on goal, his left footed strike met a strong boot which kept the tie level.

A quick double from the visitors gave them a two-goal cushion. In the 28^th minute TNS’s Danny Davies slotted the ball into the bottom right corner and a minute later Ashley Baker extended their lead, following a scramble for possession in box his effort found the back of the net despite a wall of Town bodies in the way.

Barry’s Luc Rees provided a quick double save to keep the Town alive in the match, the latter nearly an own goal from Callum Sainty.

Samuel Snaith scored Barry’s only goal of the day in the 36^th minute, the ball trickled through the box following a corner which found the open no.9 at the back post, he poked the ball into the roof of the net to cut TNS’s lead in half, and sparked a small period of Barry dominance.

McManus was eager to restore the visitors’ two-goal advantage and did so right before halftime, in the 46th minute, a cross from teammate Leo Smith found the unmarked no.9, who directed the ball past Rees into the right side of the goal.

The second 45 started tamer than expected with neither Rees nor Roberts called into action until the 57^thminute. Town’s no.1 displayed more great goalkeeping, this time to deny a powerful Ben Clark strike from close range.

Barry remained determined to reduce the scoreline for a second time in the match, Press’s deft cross from the right wing found Hulbert at the back post but his headed attempt went just wide of the post.

In the 65^th minute the visitors built on their lead to make it 4-1, Clark dispossessed Josh Yorwerth on the edge of his box and played a square pass to the oncoming Smith who’s distanced effort curled into the top right-hand corner.

The Town failed to create a clear-cut chance for the remainder of the match until substitute Ieuan Owen forced a stop out of TNS goalkeeper Roberts in 83^rd minute, a loose ball was quickly pounced on by Owen inside the visitor’s box and drilled low to the near post, but it was met by a strong glove.

The town fort to win the ball for the remainder of the match but the visitors found space over the top to pen back Barry from kickstarting a late comeback.

Jenkins’s side have a week until their next tie as they play back-to-back games at Jenner Park, this time they’re met by Connah’s Quay Nomads at 14:30pm on the 9^th November.

Barry Town: Rees, Sanity, Margetson, Yorwerth, Richards (George 84’), Snaith (Owen 75^’), Willmott, Hulbert (McLaggon 68’), Press, Bright (Beecher 68’), Kavanagh (Lewis 75’) Subs: Armstrong, George (Richards 84’), Beecher (Bright 68’), McLaggon (Hulbert 68’), Lewis (Kavanagh 75’), Owen (Snaith 75’), W Richards.

The New Saints: Roberts, Pask, Bodenham, McManus (Jay-Oteh 78’), Redmond (Bradley 78’), D Williams (Holden 68’), J Williams (Brobbel 68’), Clark, Smith (Wilson 78’), Davies, Baker Subs: Karolak, Brobbel (J Williams 68’), Jay-Oteh (McManus (78’), Holden (D Williams 68’), Bradley (Redmond 78’), Wilson (Smith 78’), Doforo.

Penybont MG Nathaniel Cup Match Report

Match Report | Barry Town 3 – 2 Penybont

Author: Archie Tooth

Supersub Kayne McLaggon fired Barry through to the final four of the Nathaniel MG Cup with a 3-2 victory over Pen y Bont.

A brace from the inform Ollie Hulbert and an 80^th minute winner from Kayne McLaggon earned Barry a hard-fought win to propel them into the semifinals for the first time in four years.

Five changes were made to Steve Jenkins’ side, Hulbert returned after being fully rested against Caerau Ely on Saturday. Luc Rees started in goal for the Town as Robbie Willmott, Elliot Richards and Ieuan Owen also came into the starting eleven.

Pen y Bont started brightly, in the fifth minute an Eduardo Bregua cross found defender Gabriel Kircough, who’s cushioned header looped over Luc Rees into the goal. Kircough came close to a second in the 27^th minute when his header struck the crossbar.

Harrison Bright found space down the left wing for Barry throughout the first half but was unable to find a man free in yellow to threaten the visitors.

Pen y Bont keeper Michael Lewis was kept busy during the opening 45, denying Bright’s goal-bound strike in the 37^th minute and claiming multiple of the Town’s crosses.

In the 34^th minute Town’s star boy Hulbert scored the leveller, a Bright throw-in from distance caused chaos in the visitor box, unable to clear the ball, it found Hulbert who shifted it onto his favoured right foot and smashed the ball into the roof of the net.

His second of the evening came ten minutes later, Bright provided a whipped cross for the Town’s no.22 to direct into the bottom left corner, making his tally for the season 11 in all competitions.

Late on in the first Ioan Philips failed to capitalize on an opportunity to tie the match for the visitors, his close-range effort was sent wide of the post to his disbelief.

Barry came close to extending their lead in the dying moments of the half but instinctive blocking from Pen y Bont defenders meant the score was 2-1 at halftime.

Tempers flared between players when Pen y Bont’s James Crole committed a rash off the ball challenge on Ben Margetson, to the anger of Barry only a yellow card was issued.

Keenan Patten saw his header go just wide of the goal to make it 3-1 in the 52^nd minute. Bright key in the build-up played through Elliot Richards, on the run his lofted cut-back found the unmarked Patten who directed his header inches off target.

Barry keeper Luc Rees was put under unnecessary pressure when Josh Yorwerth played an unwelcomed back pass, the visitors no.14 forced Rees to scramble the ball out for a corner kick.

Following a fast break Crole found space in the box to pull the trigger, but Callum Sainty recovered excellently to deny their no.10 from levelling the tie. Crole did equalise eventually, in the 78^th minute his right footed strike curled into the bottom right corner to make it 2-2.

It took only two minutes for the Barry to retake the lead. A stunning diagonal pass from Willmott found Hulbert on the left wing who chopped inside and found the unmarked McLaggon at the back post, his volley was struck low and hard into the bottom right corner.

Barry fought hard for the remaining minutes of the match; conservative ball retention gave the Town the rest bite they needed to see out the match and secure their place in the semifinals with the draw set for 8pm on the 28^th October.

A trip to North Wales for Jenkins’ men next as they face newly promoted Flint Town at 2:30pm on Saturday 26^th October.

Full Time: Barry Town 3 – 2 Pen y Bont

Barry Town: Armstrong, Sainty, Margetson, Yorwerth, Richards, Patten (Kavanagh 74’), Willmott, Owen (McLaggon 74’), Hulbert (Snaith 89’), Press, Bright Subs: Masrani, McLaggon(Owen 74’), Snaith (Hulbert 89’), Perrett, Lewis, Kavanagh (Patten 74’)

Pen y Bont: Lewis, Ludvigsen, Kircough, Harling, Crole, Ware (Coe 87’), Philips (Borge 87’), Woodiwiss, Jones (Wood 69’), Pritchard, Bregua (Owen 69’) Subs: Przybek, Owen (Bregua 69’), Borge (Philips 87’), Wood (Jones 69’), Twine, Coe, Florance

Match Report | Barry Town 3 – 3 Caerau Ely AFC (Caerau Ely win 4-2 on penalties).

October 19^th

Six goal thriller ends in heartbreak for 10-man Barry who are knocked out by Caerau Ely in round two of the FAW Welsh Cup.

Penalty shootout heroics by the visitors Joesph Baker gave his side the edge they needed to beat the Town and advance to the next round. Caerau Ely’s captain Thomas McLean scored the game-winning penalty to end Barry’s Welsh cup run earlier than expected.

Steve Jenkins made four changes following his sides 4-2 comeback victory over Newtown midweek, one noticeable change was Cymru Premier top scorer Ollie Hulbert. Teammates Elliot Richards, Robbie Willmott and Luc Rees also vacated their places in the starting eleven.

An action packed first 45 minutes at Jenner Park had both sets of fans on their feet, the visitors went close in the 17^th minute when Caerau Ely’s Haben Samson’s drilled cross found Liam Bishop in the box, but his effort was direct just wide of the post.

Moments later Samuel Snaith was cautioned for a high boot on Baker with both sets of fans keen to voice their thoughts on the decision of a yellow card.

Barry’s Keenan Patten broke the deadlock for the Town, his effort in the 32^nd minute gained a fortunate deflection in a sea of red and black following a Josh Beecher throw in.

Three minutes later the Town’s Callum Sainty saw red for denying a goal scoring opportunity on Bishop. The resulting penalty was converted by McLean whose strike was met by the glove of Liam Armstrong, but the power was enough for the ball to go across the line.

The visitors ramped up the pressure on 10-man Barry, Armstrong denied Hywel Davies from close-range and Beecher produced a strong block to stop the visitors from taking the lead before half time.

In the second half both sides had chances to take the lead, a Hywel Davies header was directed over the bar and Barry’s Evan Press nearly struck home the Towns second of the game but Baker made the recovery.

A big call was made by referee Ieuan Lewis in the 58^th minute who issued Baker a yellow card for a foul on substitute Ieuan Owen, tempers flared around Jenner Park as a similar challenge earlier on in the match saw Sainty sent off.

Barry fought hard to restore the lead despite the one-man disadvantage, Kayne McLaggon made it 2-1 to Barry in the 69^th minute, Owen’s whipped cross was well controlled by McLaggon and quickly dispatched into the bottom left corner.

The visitors Hywel Davies quickly made the game level again, Bishop’s square pass found the unmarked striker in the box, his effort was curled into the bottom right corner.

Barry super sub Owen looked to have sealed a hard-fought win with 10 minutes left to play. Patten glided past Baker and found the open Owen at the back post for an easy tap in.

Caerau Ely’s Charlie Lewis level the tie late on with a smart right footed shot, the ball trickled through the Town’s box following a corner.

A quick turnaround for Barry as they compete in the league cup quarterfinals against Penybont at Jenner Park on Tuesday evening. KO 19:45pm

Fulltime Barry Town 3 – 3 Caerau Ely (Caerau Ely 4-2 Barry on penalties)

Barry Town: Armstrong, Beecher, Sainty, Margetson, Yorwerth, McLaggon, Snaith (Owen 46’), Patten, Press, Bright (Perrett 66’), Kavanagh Subs: Rees, Perrett (Bright 66’), Lewis (Kavanagh 66’), Owen (Snaith 46’), Richards.

Caerau Ely: Baker, Jac Davies, Sheppard, Farrah, Turner, McLean, Bishop (Griffiths 77’), Lewis, Hywel Davies, Redhead, Samson (Joesph Shepard 70’) Subs: McNamara, Shepard (Samson 70’), Ingram, Davies, Griffiths (Bishop 77’).

Aber Match Report

Match Report | Barry Town 1 – 0 Aberystwyth Town

Author: Archie Tooth

An 85^th minute winner from Ollie Hulbert secured Barry the three points in a 1-0 victory over Aberystwyth at Jenner Park

Striker Ollie Hulbert scored the winner in a dominant Town performance to send Aberystwyth home in what was their seven loss in a row.

Steve Jenkins made one change from his side which drew midweek to Haverfordwest, the suspended Josh Yorwerth was replaced by Robbie Willmott in a game which saw Barry earn their first clean sheet of the season.

The Town started the first half well, in the sixth minute Aberystwyth were caught in possession by Barry striker Hulbert, who quickly shifted the ball to his right foot, but his strike went high and wide of the goal.

In the 12^th minute Barry’s no.22 drove the ball down the right wing beating two men, stopping at the byline his whipped cross forced Aberystwyth keeper David Jones to tip the ball over his crossbar.

He again went close in the 13^th minute when his close ranged header was met by a fine reaction save from Jones to keep the tie level.

The visitors came close to scoring in the 19^th minute, midfielder Niall Flint drove through the midfield and teed up John Owens, unable to get the shot off Owen played a deft pass into the path of the charging Christoph Azaimale, who shifted the ball onto his right foot and guided the ball to the far corner, but Barry keeper Luc Rees met the strike with a strong punch out of harm’s way.

Jones and his backline remained busy throughout the opening 45, Barry’s Samuel Snaith was denied from close range and minutes later Elliot Richards’ curling effort was claimed by the busy Aberystwyth no.1.

Hulbert had a chance to put the home side up in the 36’ minute, but an important block from a sea of Aberystwyth bodies denied him.

Late on in the first Iwan Lewis forced Rees to make a diving save whose strike was heading for the bottom right corner. Aberystwyth’s no.19 too went close late on when his curling right footed effort narrowly went past the post, ending the first half goalless.

The visitors nearly took the lead in the 60^th minute, a stray Evan Press pass across the Barry penalty area fell to Aberystwyth’s no.9 on the right wing, his curled cross provoked Rees to send the ball over his own woodwork.

Barry proved to be a threat on set pieces, centre back Callum Sainty rose highest and guided his header just wide of the far post. In the 76^thminute teammate Ben Margetson nearly broke the deadlock, a Willmott corner found the unmarked defender, who directed his header narrowly over the crossbar.

Barry’s Michael George and substitute Josh Beecher found a lot of freedom down the flanks, which made it difficult for the visitors to create sufficient chances of their own.

A flurry of Barry chances was met by crucial Jones saves, Keenan Patten found himself on the end of a George cross, his well struck volley was sent down the throat of Jones’ goal and saved. In the 65^th minute Patten had another opportunity go close; his deflected strike was met by the Aberystwyth goalie.

Barry kept the chances coming where moments later a double save from the heroics of Jones kept Aberystwyth afloat. A low-driven effort from the Barry no.8 forced a diving stop, on the follow up Snaith couldn’t provide the final touch to send the ball home.

The visitors called Rees into action in the 70^th minute, Azaimale’s strike from a tight angle required a strong punch away from goal.

With five minutes remaining, Barry’s no.2 brilliantly kept the ball in play on the right wing, substitute Ieuan Owen hounded the Aberystwyth defender and found Hulbert open in the box with a square ball, using his right foot Town’s no.22 poked the ball into the net, putting his tally up to 5 for the season.

Barry remains seventh in the JD Cymru Premier on 13 points, with a trip to Bryntirion Park Stadium next week, the Town face Penybont on Friday 4 October, kick-off 7:45pm.

Full Time Barry Town 1 – 0 Aberystwyth
Barry Town: Rees, George, Margetson, Sainty, Press, Willmott, Richards (Owen 84’), Bright (Beecher 64’), Hulbert, Patten, Snaith (McLaggon 74’). Subs: Masrani, Beecher, McLaggon, Perrett, Lewis, Owen.
Aberystwyth: Jones, Walsh, Bradford, Ealing, Lewis, Flint, Owen, Hartley, Torry, Aziamale (Mason 81’), Patterson. Subs: Osment, R.Davies, Mason, Huxley, Dafis, Darlington.