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Match Preview: Barry Town United vs Haverfordwest County AFC

The Town are back in Novira Cymru Premier action this Saturday as we welcome Haverfordwest County to Jenner Park. Barry head into the fixture on the back of a 2-0 victory over Tredegar Town AFC in the second round of the FAW Welsh Cup.

The Town will be looking to get back to winning ways in the league against Tony Pennock’s Bluebirds. The two sides met in last season’s Cymru Premier European Play-Off, with Haverfordwest County winning on penalties after the tie finished 1-1.

However, Barry will take confidence from the last time Haverfordwest visited Jenner Park in league action, when the Town claimed all three points with an impressive 4-0 victory.

The Opposition

Founded: 1899 (as Haverfordwest FC)

Nickname: The Bluebirds

Manager: Tony Pennock

Distance from Jenner Park: 96.5 miles (Google Maps)

Haverfordwest County head into Saturday’s fixture following a convincing 4-0 victory over Cardiff Corries in the FAW Welsh Cup.

The Bluebirds currently sit 12th in the Novira Cymru Premier table, having recorded three wins, one draw and nine defeats so far this season. They will be hoping to build on their cup success as they make the trip to Jenner Park.

We would like to wish the travelling officials and supporters a safe journey, and we look forward to welcoming you to Jenner Park on Saturday.

Match Details

📅 Date: Saturday 24th October 2026

🏟️ Venue: Jenner Park Stadium

⏰ Kick-off: 17:15

🎟️ Match Tickets: https://app.fanbaseclub.com/fixture/barry-town-united/20843

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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 evening.

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

The game will also be shown live on S4C, BBC iPlayer and 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 Sunday morning.

Match Preview: Barry Town United vs Tredegar Town AFC

Barry Town United return to Jenner Park this Saturday as the Town begin their FAW Welsh Cup campaign against Tredegar Town AFC.

The fixture marks the first of three consecutive home games for the Town as they look to make the most of home advantage and continue their journey in one of Welsh football’s most historic competitions.

Barry have a proud history in the FAW Welsh Cup, having lifted the trophy on six occasions. The club’s previous triumphs came in the 1954–55, 1993–94, 1996–97, 2000–01, 2001–02 and 2002–03 seasons.

The Town will be hoping to add another memorable Welsh Cup chapter this season, but first they must overcome a Tredegar side who have already enjoyed an impressive run in the competition.

The Opposition

Founded in 1968, originally as Rhyd Boys Club, Tredegar Town AFC have established themselves in Welsh football and currently compete in the Ardal Southern League under manager Liam McCann.

Nicknamed ‘The Town’, Tredegar currently sit 16th in the league but have demonstrated their ability to compete in the Welsh Cup, winning three ties to reach this stage.

Their cup run has included a thrilling 4-3 victory over Bridgend Street, a 1-0 win against Abernant FC and a penalty shootout victory over Penydarren Seniors BGC.

With three cup wins already under their belts, Tredegar will arrive at Jenner Park determined to cause an upset and extend their run in the competition.

Barry will therefore need to be focused from the first whistle as they look to book their place in the next round.

Match Details

🏆Competition: FAW Welsh Cup

📅 Date: Saturday, 17th October 2026

⏰ Kick-off: 2:00pm

🏟️ Venue: Jenner Park Stadium

🎟️ Match Tickets: Purchase your tickets via Fanbase

The Town will be looking to make home advantage count as they begin their Welsh Cup journey. Get behind Barry at Jenner Park this Saturday as the team looks to take another step towards Welsh Cup glory.

Match Preview: Penybont vs Barry Town United

The Town are back on the road this Friday as we make the short trip to Bridgend for Matchday 13 of the Novira Cymru Premier.

Following a fantastic 1-0 victory away at Caernarfon last Saturday, The Town will be looking to make it back-to-back away wins and close the gap on the sides above us.

Penybont currently sit 3rd in the Novira Cymru Premier, with The Town in 4th — with just two points separating the sides.

The Opposition

Founded: 2013 (following the merger of Bridgend Town and Bryntirion Athletic)
Nickname: Bont
Manager: Rhys Griffiths
Distance from Jenner Park: 20 miles

Penybont have made an impressive start to the campaign, winning eight of their opening 12 league fixtures, alongside three draws and one defeat.

That defeat came last Saturday, as Bont suffered their first loss of the season, going down 1-0 away at Colwyn Bay.

Friday’s fixture will also see Noah Daley return to the DragonBet Stadium to face his former teammates.

The Town will have fond memories of our last visit to the DragonBet Stadium, with the venue hosting the 2025/26 Nathaniel MG Cup final.

Barry produced a memorable performance that evening, defeating English side The New Saints 2-0 to lift the trophy and bring it back to Jenner Park.

Match Details

📅 Friday 9th October 2026
🏟️ DragonBet Stadium
⏰ Kick-off: 19:45
🎟️ Match Tickets: https://app.fanbaseclub.com/fixture/penybont-fc/22489

How to Follow

Can’t make it to Bridgend on Friday?

We’ll be providing live match updates throughout the evening across our official X, Facebook and Instagram channels, keeping supporters up to date with all the key moments from the DragonBet Stadium.

The clubhouse will also be showing the fixture live 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 fixture throughout the 2026/27 campaign.

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

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.

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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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