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Match Preview: Clwb Pêl-droed Tref Caernarfon vs Barry Town United

The Town are back on the road this Saturday as we make the long trip north to Caernarfon for Matchday 12.

Barry head into the fixture looking to bounce back from consecutive defeats, following a 5-2 loss to Colwyn Bay and a 1-4 defeat to Connah’s Quay Nomads last Saturday.

The Cofis sit fourth in the Novira Cymru Premier, while the Town occupy sixth place, with just one point separating the two sides.

The Opposition

Founded: 1937
Nickname: The Cofis
Manager: Richard Davies
Distance from Jenner Park: 178 miles (Google Maps)

Last season’s JD Welsh Cup winners have enjoyed a strong start to the 2026/27 campaign, with some impressive results along the way.

Caernarfon have already recorded a stunning 9-1 victory over Cambrian United, alongside convincing wins against Ammanford, Flint Town United and Colwyn Bay.

Their recent results include:

  • Cardiff Met 2-2 Caernarfon
  • Caernarfon 9-1 Cambrian United
  • Llandudno 1-1 Caernarfon
  • Ammanford 0-5 Caernarfon
  • Caernarfon 3-0 Flint Town United
  • Caernarfon 2-3 The New Saints

The Cofis will be looking to make home advantage count at The Oval, but the Town will be determined to return to winning ways and close the gap on their opponents.

Match Details

📅 Date: Saturday 3rd October 2026
🏟️ Venue: The Oval, Caernarfon
⏰ Kick-off: 14:30
🎟️ Match Tickets: Buy tickets via Fanbase

How to Follow

If you can’t make it to The Oval on Saturday, you can still keep up with all the action throughout the afternoon.

We’ll be providing live match updates across our official X, Facebook and Instagram channels, keeping supporters updated with all the key moments from Caernarfon.

The clubhouse will also be showing the fixture through Cymru Football TV.

Supporters can also watch the fixture live on the Cymru Football TV App. Individual match passes are available for £8.99, while a Season Pass costs £100, providing access to every Novira Cymru Premier match throughout the 2026/27 campaign.

A full match report will also be available on the Barry Town United website on Saturday evening.

Noah Daley: “We can get back to winning ways”

Barry Town United striker Noah Daley is hoping to help the Town return to winning ways when Connah’s Quay Nomads visit Jenner Park this Saturday.

Having joined the club a few weeks ago, Daley has already opened his goalscoring account and has praised his new teammates for helping him settle into life at Barry.

“The boys have been brilliant since I’ve come in. They’ve made me feel welcome and made it really easy to settle in the changing room.

“It’s always nice to score early after signing for a new team. Hopefully, I can add to the tally again Saturday.”

Following Tuesday’s 2-2 draw against Ammanford and Friday’s 5-2 defeat away at Colwyn Bay, the Town will be looking to bounce back in front of their own supporters this weekend.

Despite the disappointment of the last two results, Daley remains confident that the squad can rediscover the form that saw them make an impressive start to the campaign.

“Obviously, the last two results haven’t gone the way we’ve wanted, but the boys made an unbelievable start to the season so far. Everyone is really disappointed, but hopefully we can put it right Saturday at home!”

With Connah’s Quay Nomads arriving at Jenner Park this weekend, Daley is expecting another tough test but believes the Town have what it takes to secure all three points.

“Hopefully, we can return to winning ways this weekend against a good Connah’s Quay side, but we know that if we turn up, we can get back to winning ways.”

Finally, Daley highlighted the importance of the Jenner Park faithful and urged supporters to get behind the team as they look to return to winning ways.

“After two disappointing results, a big crowd Saturday would be massive for us to try our best to get back to winning ways. Get behind the boys!”

Barry Town United host Connah’s Quay Nomads at Jenner Park this Saturday, 26 September.

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Match Preview: Barry Town United vs Connah’s Quay Nomads

The Town are back home this Saturday as we welcome Connah’s Quay Nomads to Jenner Park.

The Town head into Matchday Eleven aiming to return to winning ways following a 5-2 defeat away to Colwyn Bay last Friday night in North Wales, having previously been held to a 2-2 draw by Ammanford at Jenner Park.

The Town have so far won seven Cymru Premier games, drawing one and losing two. The lads will be aiming to make it eight wins from eleven as they return to Jenner Park and look to finish September on a high.

The Opposition

Founded: 1946

Nickname: The Nomads

Manager: John Disney

Distance from Jenner Park: 172 miles (Google Maps)

The Nomads currently sit fourth in the Novira Cymru Premier, just one place above The Town on goal difference.Like Barry, Connah’s Quay have won seven of their first ten league fixtures, with one draw and two losses.The Nomads head into Saturday’s encounter following a 1-0 victory over Cardiff Met and will be looking to build on that result when they make the journey to South Wales.With both sides level on points heading into Matchday Eleven, Saturday’s fixture presents an opportunity for The Town to move above the visitors in the league standings.

Match Details

📅 Date: Saturday 26th September

🏟️ Venue: Jenner Park Stadium

⏰ Kick-off: 14:30

🎟️ Match Tickets: Purchase your tickets here 

How to Follow

If you can’t make it to Jenner Park on Saturday, you can still keep up with all the action throughout the afternoon.

We’ll be providing live match updates across our official X, Facebook and Instagram channels, keeping supporters updated with all the key moments from Jenner Park.

Supporters can also watch the fixture live on the Cymru Football TV App. Individual match passes are available for £8.99, while a Season Pass costs £100, providing access to every Novira Cymru Premier match throughout the 2026/27 campaign.

A full match report will also be available on the Barry Town United website on Saturday evening.

Match Preview: Colwyn Bay vs Barry Town United

Barry Town United make the long trip to North Wales this Friday evening as The Town take on Colwyn Bay at the Blue Turtle Arena.

The Town head into Matchday Ten looking to return to winning ways after a late VAR intervention saw Ammanford equalise from the spot at Jenner Park on Tuesday night, with the points shared in a 2-2 draw.

Barry have enjoyed a strong start to the 2026/27 Novira Cymru Premier campaign, winning seven of their opening nine league fixtures, alongside one draw and one defeat.

The Town will now be aiming to make it eight wins from ten on Friday night and continue their strong run of results as we head towards the end of September.

The Opposition

Founded: 1881
Nickname: The Seagulls / The Bay
Manager: Michael Wilde
Distance from Jenner Park: Approximately 197 miles

Colwyn Bay have also made a positive start to the 2026/27 campaign, collecting 16 points from their opening fixtures.

The Bay began the season with a 2-0 victory over Trefelin at the Blue Turtle Arena before earning a point away at Ammanford.

Their first defeat of the campaign came away at Caernarfon Town, where the hosts secured a 3-0 victory. Colwyn Bay responded with a 1-0 win over Airbus UK Broughton before suffering a 5-1 defeat against The New Saints in Oswestry.

A 2-0 victory over Llandudno brought August to a positive conclusion for The Bay.

September began with a 1-0 defeat against Penybont, but Michael Wilde’s side have responded strongly, recording a 2-1 victory over Connah’s Quay Nomads before an impressive 5-0 away win at Holywell Town.

Match Details

📅 Date: Friday 18th September 2026
🏟️ Venue: Blue Turtle Arena
⏰ Kick-off: 19:45
🎟️ Match Tickets: https://app.fanbaseclub.com/fixture/cbfc-wales/22155

How to Follow

If you can’t make the trip to north Wales on Friday evening, you can still keep up with all the action from the Blue Turtle Arena.

We’ll be providing live match updates across our official X, Facebook and Instagram channels throughout the evening, keeping supporters updated with all the key moments.

The game will also be shown live in the Jenner Park Clubhouse, giving Town supporters the opportunity to watch the action together.

Supporters can also watch the fixture live on the Cymru Football TV App. Individual match passes are available for £8.99, while a Season Pass costs £100, providing access to every Novira Cymru Premier match throughout the 2026/27 campaign.

A full match report will be available on the Barry Town United website on Saturday morning.

Barton: “It was a great response from the boys”

Daniel Barton praised Barry Town United’s response to their first defeat of the season after finding the net in Friday night’s convincing 4-1 victory over Llandudno at Jenner Park.

The Town returned to winning ways in style under the lights, with Barton getting himself on the scoresheet with arguably the goal of the night.

Reflecting on his strike, Barton said: “Yeah, I saw the space and then I knew I caught it well, and luckily it was enough to go in.”

Friday’s victory was the perfect response following the narrow 1-0 defeat away at The New Saints a week earlier, and Barton believes there were plenty of positives to take from both performances.

“The boys were really positive going into the Llandudno game following the TNS performance, as there were lots of positives from that game.

“So yeah, it was a great response from the boys.”

Attention now quickly turns to Tuesday night, with Barry back at Jenner Park to face Ammanford in another Novira Cymru Premier fixture.

Barton is expecting another difficult test, with the visitors also looking to produce a response following their defeat against Caernarfon Town.

“Every game is a tough game in this league, and I’m sure Ammanford are going to come out strong and looking to respond following their result against Caernarfon.”

Another strong crowd backed The Town on Friday, and Barton believes the Jenner Park support can once again play an important role on Tuesday night.

“The support makes a massive difference. We’re always lucky to have a good crowd at Jenner Park, and even when we’re away from home, our supporters do everything they can to get behind us.

“It really gives the boys a boost, so hopefully we can have another great atmosphere on Tuesday and put on a performance they can enjoy.”

Barry will now look to build on Friday’s victory when Ammanford visit Jenner Park on Tuesday night.

Watch Dan’s goal here:

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Match Preview: Barry Town United vs Ammanford AFC

Barry Town United are back at Jenner Park for the second time in four days as The Town welcome newly promoted Ammanford AFC on Tuesday night.

The Town head into Matchday Nine looking to make it eight wins from their opening nine Novira Cymru Premier matches, following Friday night’s impressive 4–1 victory over Llandudno at Jenner Park.

Barry began the campaign with a dramatic 2–1 victory over Cambrian United, with Daniel Smith netting a late winner, before coming from behind to claim all three points in a thrilling 3–2 victory away at Flint Town United.

The Town then made it three wins from three with a 1–0 victory over Cardiff Met at Jenner Park before travelling north to face Holywell Town. Despite falling behind, Barry responded strongly to secure a 3–1 victory and maintain their perfect start.

A 4–2 home victory over Airbus UK Broughton followed, before The Town travelled to Briton Ferry Llansawel on Bank Holiday Monday and produced another impressive display, winning 4–1 as Elliott Dugan netted a hat-trick.

Barry’s perfect start came to an end away at The New Saints, where The Town suffered a narrow 1–0 defeat despite finding the net twice through Mikey George and Elliott Dugan, with both efforts ultimately ruled out.

The response came immediately on Friday night as Barry returned to winning ways in style, beating Llandudno 4–1 at Jenner Park.

Now, just four days later, The Town are back under the lights as they look to continue their strong start to the campaign against Ammanford.

The Opposition

Founded: 1945–46, originally formed as Betws
Manager: Wyn Thomas
Distance from Jenner Park: Approximately 56 miles

Ammanford are back in the top flight of Welsh football after earning promotion from the Cymru South last season.

They finished third during the 2025/26 campaign but secured their place in the Novira Cymru Premier for 2026/27.

Life back in the top flight has proved challenging so far, with Ammanford picking up two points from their opening fixtures, coming through draws against Trefelin and Colwyn Bay.

Tuesday’s fixture could also see Barry defender Ellis Williams come up against his former club. Before joining The Town, Williams made 51 appearances for Ammanford, scoring three goals and providing 10 assists.

Match Details

📅 Date: Tuesday 15 September 2026
🏟️ Venue: Jenner Park Stadium
⏰ Kick-off: 19:45

🎟️ Match Tickets:
https://app.fanbaseclub.com/fixture/barry-town-united/20839

How to Follow

If you can’t make it to Jenner Park on Tuesday night, you can still keep up with all the action throughout the evening.

We’ll be providing live match updates across our official X, Facebook and Instagram channels, keeping supporters updated with all the key moments from Jenner Park.

Supporters can also watch the fixture live on the Cymru Football TV App. Individual match passes are available for £8.99, while a Season Pass costs £100, providing access to every Novira Cymru Premier match throughout the 2026/27 campaign.

A full match report will also be available on the Barry Town United website on Wednesday morning.

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Sainty: “We want to go on another run”

Barry Town United captain Callum Sainty says the squad are determined to respond immediately when The Town return to Jenner Park to face Llandudno on Friday night.

The Town enjoyed a perfect start to the Novira Cymru Premier campaign, winning each of their opening six league matches before suffering their first defeat of the season away to The New Saints last Saturday.

Despite the setback in Oswestry, Sainty has been delighted with the standards set by the squad during the opening weeks of the campaign.

“Very pleased with the start and the standards,” said Sainty. “The lads have all worked hard and six wins from six showed that.”

Barry’s winning run came to an end with a narrow 1-0 defeat against the reigning champions, but Sainty felt The Town could consider themselves unfortunate not to leave Park Hall with something to show for their performance.

“Definitely disappointment, as I thought we deserved more from the game, but it wasn’t to be.

“100% there were positives to take, as I thought we were more than enough value for a point and maybe the win as well.”

As captain, Sainty plays an important role in helping the group respond to setbacks, but he believes the attitude within the squad has made that task straightforward ahead of Friday.

“I’d say it’s important, but the boys make it easy. They’ve trained well this week and we’re looking forward to Friday now.”

Attention has quickly turned towards Llandudno as Barry look to begin another positive run of results.

The Seasiders arrive at Jenner Park on Friday evening, with Sainty insisting the squad have plenty of motivation to bounce back in front of their home support.

“The motivation is there after our first loss to go again. We want to go on another run.”

Barry were once again backed by a travelling contingent in Oswestry last weekend, and the captain finished by thanking those who made the journey while calling for another strong crowd at Jenner Park.

“As always, thank you for your support, it doesn’t go unnoticed. Let’s get a good crowd on Friday to get us going again.”

The Town return to Jenner Park on Friday night as they take on Llandudno in the Novira Cymru Premier.

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Match Preview: Barry Town United vs Llandudno FC

Barry Town United return to Jenner Park this Friday night as Steve Jenkins’ side welcome reigning Cymru North champions Llandudno FC.

The Town head into Matchday Eight looking to respond following last Saturday’s narrow 1-0 defeat against The New Saints in Oswestry.

Barry opened the campaign with a dramatic 2-1 victory over Cambrian United at Jenner Park, with Daniel Smith netting a late winner, before coming from behind to secure a thrilling 3-2 victory away at Flint Town United.

The Town then made it three wins from three by defeating Cardiff Met 1-0 at Jenner Park. Despite falling behind in their following fixture away at Holywell Town, Barry responded strongly to record a 3-1 victory.

A 4-2 home win against Airbus UK Broughton extended Barry’s perfect start before Steve Jenkins’ men completed an unbeaten August with an emphatic 4-1 victory at Briton Ferry Llansawel. Elliott Dugan was the star of the afternoon, scoring a hat-trick to help The Town secure their sixth consecutive league win.

Barry’s winning run came to an end against The New Saints last Saturday, although the visitors could consider themselves unfortunate to leave Oswestry empty-handed. Mikey George and Elliott Dugan both found the net during the contest, but each effort was ruled out as the hosts claimed a narrow 1-0 victory.

The Town will now be looking to produce a positive response under the Jenner Park lights on Friday evening.

The Opposition

Nickname: The Seasiders
Founded: 1878, originally formed as Gloddaeth Rovers
Manager: Jordan Hadaway
Distance from Jenner Park: 204 miles (Google Maps)

Llandudno returned to the Cymru Premier this summer after being crowned Cymru North champions during the 2025/26 campaign.

The Seasiders have made an impressive start to life back in the top flight and currently sit fifth in the table.

Jordan Hadaway’s side began the season with a 3-2 victory over Flint Town United before scoring four away at Trefelin. A 3-1 win against Holywell Town then extended their perfect start to three matches.

Their first defeat of the campaign came against Penybont, but Llandudno responded by overcoming Haverfordwest County. A 2-0 Bank Holiday Monday defeat at Colwyn Bay followed before The Seasiders returned to winning ways at home to Ammanford last Friday.

With both teams enjoying strong starts to the campaign, an entertaining encounter awaits at Jenner Park.

Match Details

📅 Date: Friday 11 September 2026
🏟️ Venue: Jenner Park Stadium
⏰ Kick-off: 7:45pm
🎟️ Match tickets: Buy tickets through Fanbase

How to Follow

If you cannot make it to Jenner Park on Friday, you can still follow all the action throughout the evening.

We will provide live match updates across our official X, Facebook and Instagram channels, covering all the key moments from Jenner Park.

Supporters can also watch the fixture live on the Cymru Football TV app. Individual match passes are available for £8.99, while a Season Pass costs £100 and provides access to every Novira Cymru Premier fixture throughout the 2026/27 campaign.

A full match report will be available on the Barry Town United website on Saturday morning.

Match Preview: The New Saints vs Barry Town United

The Town are heading across the border.

Barry Town United are crossing the Welsh-English border this Saturday as Steve Jenkins’ side travel to Oswestry to face The New Saints in a huge early-season clash at Park Hall.

The Town head into Matchday Seven with a perfect record of six wins from six in the Novira Cymru Premier and will be looking to extend their remarkable start to the campaign on English soil.

With Barry sitting top of the table and TNS close behind, Saturday’s fixture promises to be one of the standout games of the season so far.

Barry opened the campaign with a dramatic 2-1 victory over Cambrian United at Jenner Park, with Daniel Smith netting a late winner, before coming from behind to claim all three points in a thrilling 3-2 victory away at Flint Town United.

The Town then made it three wins from three with a 1-0 victory over Cardiff Met at Jenner Park before making the long journey to north Wales to face Holywell Town. Despite falling behind, Barry responded strongly to secure a 3-1 victory and maintain their perfect start.

A 4-2 victory over Airbus UK Broughton followed at Jenner Park, before Jenkins’ side rounded off an outstanding August with another impressive performance on Bank Holiday Monday.

Barry travelled to Briton Ferry Llansawel looking to make it six wins from six and did exactly that, returning home with an emphatic 4-1 victory.

Elliott Dugan was the star of the afternoon, scoring a hat-trick to help The Town maintain their 100% league record and ensure they head across the border this Saturday full of confidence.

Six played. Six won. Now, Barry face arguably their biggest test of the campaign so far.

The Opposition

Nickname: TNS
Founded: 1959 – originally formed as Llansantffraid F.C. in Powys, Wales
Manager: Craig Harrison
Distance from Jenner Park: 137 miles (Google Maps)

Despite competing in the Welsh football pyramid, The New Saints have played their home matches across the border in Oswestry, England, since moving permanently to Park Hall in 2007.

The club’s roots remain firmly in Wales, having originally been formed as Llansantffraid F.C. in the village of Llansantffraid-ym-Mechain in Powys before later merging with Oswestry Town.

That means Saturday’s fixture will see Barry leave Wales and cross into England in search of a seventh consecutive Cymru Premier victory.

TNS have also made an unbeaten start to their domestic campaign, taking 16 points from a possible 18 across their opening six league fixtures.

Craig Harrison’s side began the season with a goalless draw away at Penybont before putting together five consecutive victories.

Those wins have come against Haverfordwest County, Briton Ferry Llansawel, Cardiff Met, Colwyn Bay and Caernarfon Town, setting up an intriguing meeting between the league’s top two.

TNS have established themselves as the dominant force in Welsh domestic football in recent years, making Saturday’s trip across the border another significant test for Jenkins’ new-look Barry side.

However, with six consecutive victories behind them, The Town will make the journey to England looking to maintain their perfect record.

First against second. Two unbeaten sides. Wales against England – at least geographically. Something has to give at Park Hall.

Match Details

📅 Date: Saturday 5th September 2026
🏟️ Venue: Park Hall, Oswestry, England
⏰ Kick-off: 17:15
🎟️ Match Tickets: Available via TNS’ Fanbase ticketing platform

How to Follow

If you can’t make the trip across the border on Saturday, you can still keep up with all the action throughout the evening.

We’ll be providing live match updates across our official X, Facebook and Instagram channels, keeping supporters updated with all the key moments from Park Hall.

Supporters can also watch the fixture live on the Cymru Football TV App. Individual match passes are available for £8.99, while a Season Pass costs £100, providing access to every Novira Cymru Premier fixture throughout the 2026/27 campaign.

The clubhouse at Jenner Park will also be showing the match live, with club SLO Steve and plenty of fellow Barry supporters watching on for those unable to make the journey across the border.

A full match report will also be available on the Barry Town United website on Monday evening.

Six from six. Top of the table. Next stop: England.

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Elliott Dugan: “We’re not going there just to make up the numbers”

Elliott Dugan says Barry Town United will head to The New Saints full of belief after his hat-trick helped The Town maintain their perfect start to the Cymru Premier season.

Dugan was the star of the show on Bank Holiday Monday, netting three times as Steve Jenkins’ side recorded an impressive 4-1 victory away at Briton Ferry Llansawel.

The result made it six wins from six for Barry and sets up a huge early-season encounter at Park Hall on Saturday.

Reflecting on his hat-trick and another three points, Dugan said:

“Delighted to get three goals and the three points to keep the run going. I’m happy to contribute to the team any way I can.”

“There’s a massive belief within the group”

Barry’s perfect start has seen Jenkins’ side find different ways to pick up victories, from late winners and comeback victories to convincing performances on the road.

For Dugan, the togetherness within the squad has been just as important as the quality on the pitch.

“There’s a massive belief within the group. We know the quality we have, but I think the togetherness is just as important.

“We know we can win games in different ways, and that’s been a big reason behind our start.”

The forward is also playing with plenty of confidence himself after an excellent opening to the campaign.

“I feel confident going into every game, and that doesn’t change depending on the opposition.

“We’re in good form at the moment, but we know we have to keep working and keep building on it.”

Next up: The New Saints

Attention now turns to Saturday and a meeting with The New Saints at Park Hall.

TNS have been the benchmark in Welsh domestic football for several seasons, but Dugan insists Barry will travel north believing they are capable of getting a result.

“TNS have set the standard for a long time, but we’re not going there just to make up the numbers.

“We know we’re more than good enough to get a result.”

And Dugan finished with a message for the Barry supporters making the journey:

“Let’s get as many fans there as we can. Your support gives us that extra push, and you’ve been amazing this season.

“We’re really looking forward to seeing you all again on Saturday.”

The Town head to Park Hall on Saturday with six wins from six and their unbeaten start firmly on the line in a huge early-season test.