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Match Report: Barry Town United 2-0 Tredegar Town AFC

Barry Town United started their FAW Welsh Cup campaign with a 2-0 victory over Tredegar Town AFC at home, with Callum Sainty and Noah Daley finding the net in either half.

The Town dominated proceedings for large periods, creating numerous opportunities throughout the afternoon, but had to wait until the closing stages to secure the result after an impressive performance from the visiting goalkeeper.

First Half

Before kick-off, both sides paid tribute to Steve Morris, who played for Barry Town in 1994 and featured in the Welsh Cup final against Cardiff City. A Tredegar supporter, Morris was remembered as the visitors laid a bunch of flowers before the players shook hands.

Barry made a fast start and took the lead just nine minutes into the contest. A superb ball in behind the Tredegar defence found captain Callum Sainty, who timed his run perfectly before sliding the ball past the goalkeeper to give the hosts an early advantage.

The Town continued to push for a second, with Mikey George causing problems down the right flank. His deliveries created several dangerous situations, while Owen Cuddihy also provided quality from the opposite side.

Noah Daley tested the Tredegar goalkeeper from distance in the 22nd minute, forcing a low save, before further pressure resulted in a series of corners for the hosts.

Barry came close to doubling their advantage on several occasions. Keston Davies headed over from a corner, while further opportunities fell to Sainty and the Town’s attacking players as they looked to make their dominance count.

Jack Shaw impressed in midfield, producing some excellent work to help drive Barry forward and create opportunities for Daley. However, the final pass repeatedly prevented the hosts from extending their lead.

Tredegar offered little attacking threat during the opening 45 minutes, with their first notable opportunity arriving on the counter-attack late in the half. Barry remained in control and went into the break with a deserved 1-0 lead.

Second Half

Tredegar looked to respond after the restart, but Barry continued to threaten, with George once again at the heart of the action. The winger drove forward from inside his own half before beating defenders and winning a corner just three minutes into the second period.

Davies headed wide from the resulting delivery as the hosts searched for breathing space.

Barry continued to create chances through set-pieces and open play. George tested the goalkeeper from the edge of the area following a well-worked free-kick routine, while James Lester saw an effort blocked after finding space inside the box.

Tredegar threatened from a dangerous free-kick in the 66th minute, but Barry dealt with the delivery before goalkeeper George Ratcliffe claimed the resulting corner.

The Town then began to turn up the pressure again. Daley saw an effort blocked in the 68th minute before substitute Rhys Schwank, introduced alongside Josh Bernard, forced an excellent save at the near post just a minute later.

Schwank brought fresh energy to the attack, producing some excellent individual play down the right and winning another corner in the 78th minute.

One of Barry’s best opportunities arrived in the 80th minute when Schwank found Jack Shaw with a ball over the top. Shaw and Daley found themselves in a two-on-one situation with the goalkeeper, but Daley’s first-time effort was saved, keeping Tredegar in the contest.

Further pressure followed, with Daley seeing another effort blocked before Barry eventually found the crucial second goal in the 86th minute.

Noah Daley made no mistake to double Barry’s advantage, finally giving the hosts the breathing space their performance had warranted.

With the result all but secured, Barry continued to push for a third goal. Shaw fired wide from the edge of the area in stoppage time before Joe Fahiya replaced Daley in the 93rd minute, making his home debut for the club.

The final whistle confirmed a 2-0 victory for the Town, who progressed in the Welsh Cup after a dominant display and a series of chances created throughout the afternoon.

Full-Time: Barry Town United 2-0 Tredegar Town AFC

MATCH REPORT: PENYBONT 3-1 BARRY TOWN UNITED

Barry Town United suffered a 3-1 defeat away to Penybont on Friday night, despite James Lester giving the visitors an early lead at the DragonBet Stadium

The Town made two changes to their starting line-up, with Rhys Schwank and Keston Davies both making their first starts of the season. There were also first-team debuts for Joseph Fahiya and Abdou Njie in the second half.

FIRST HALF

In blustery conditions, the Town almost made the perfect start when Jack Shaw struck the crossbar from inside the box in the fourth minute following excellent work and a cross from Mikey George. Penybont hit the woodwork themselves moments later as both sides threatened early on.

Will Richards was forced off through injury in the ninth minute, with Josh Bernard introduced in his place.

Barry took the lead in the 12th minute. George delivered a free-kick into the penalty area, where James Lester stayed onside and produced a superb header over the goalkeeper to put the visitors 1-0 ahead.

However, Penybont responded six minutes later through Cann, who levelled the scores at 1-1.

The hosts began to apply sustained pressure, with George Ratcliffe called into action to deal with efforts from outside the box. Barry briefly thought they had regained the lead when Callum Sainty headed home from another George free-kick, but the goal was ruled out for offside.

Penybont were then awarded a penalty following a VAR review in the 37th minute, which they converted to take a 2-1 lead.

Ratcliffe produced an excellent save to tip a header over the crossbar shortly before the break as Barry looked to limit the damage. The Town had opportunities to threaten on the counter-attack, but the hosts went into half-time ahead.

Half-time: Penybont 2-1 Barry Town United

SECOND HALF

Barry looked to respond after the restart, but Penybont extended their advantage in the 53rd minute. A ball over the top sent an attacker through one-on-one with Ratcliffe, who was unable to prevent the finish as the hosts made it 3-1.

The Town goalkeeper was called upon again four minutes later, making an important save before eventually claiming the ball following a scramble from the resulting corner.

Barry continued to search for a way back into the contest. Schwank showed good movement to get into the box after a ball over the top from Ellis Williams, but his attempted lob was gathered by the Penybont goalkeeper.

Schwank later produced an impressive piece of individual skill, taking on four defenders, although he was unable to get a shot away.

Penybont had opportunities to put the game beyond doubt, including a chance in the 69th minute when they fired wide with the goal seemingly at their mercy. Wood then curled an effort narrowly wide from distance as the hosts continued to threaten.

There was a positive moment for Barry in the 74th minute when 18-year-old Joseph Fahiya entered the action to make his Cymru Premier debut. The academy graduate, who is the nephew of long-serving Barry player Drew Fahiya, has spent 12 years at the club.

Fahiya showed glimpses of his ability soon after coming on, producing some neat skill to beat a Penybont midfielder.

Barry suffered another injury concern late on when captain Callum Sainty went down holding his knee. Abdou Njie replaced him in the 90th minute, marking another milestone for the club as the academy graduate made his first-team debut after three years in the academy.

Despite their efforts, the Town were unable to find a way back into the game, with the final whistle confirming a 3-1 defeat.

Full-time: Penybont 3-1 Barry Town United

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MATCH REPORT – Caernarfon Town 0-1 Barry Town United

Barry Town United returned to winning ways on Saturday afternoon with a hard-fought 1-0 victory away at Caernarfon Town, with Noah Daley’s first-half strike proving enough to secure all three points.

The Town made a positive start in North Wales, with little separating the two sides during the opening stages.

On six minutes, a Caernarfon defender slipped under pressure from Noah Daley inside the box, with the Town forward seeing his resulting effort blocked.

Barry continued to threaten, and after Owen Cuddihy was fouled while breaking forward, the resulting free-kick was delivered into the box but headed clear.

Then, on 10 minutes, the breakthrough arrived.

A superb passage of play involving Mikey George, Elliott Dugan and Jack Shaw opened the space for Daley inside the box, and the forward made no mistake, smashing the ball home to put the Town 1-0 ahead.

Caernarfon immediately looked for a response, but George Ratcliffe was equal to the task, producing an excellent one-on-one save just three minutes later.

The hosts continued to apply pressure, but Barry defended resolutely. Dan Barton cleared a dangerous corner, while a Caernarfon header flew narrowly wide.

As the half progressed, Caernarfon continued to knock on the door, but the Town’s defensive unit remained organised. James Lester headed another dangerous cross behind for a corner, before Mikey George rose highest to clear the resulting delivery.

Elliott Dugan received treatment late in the half before being replaced by Jadyn Crosbie.

Barry nearly doubled the advantage shortly afterwards, with some lovely interplay between Crosbie, Daley and George, although George’s cross ultimately came to nothing.

Deep into stoppage time, Crosbie produced a clever flick that was cleared off the line as the Town went into the break with a slender lead.

HALF-TIME: Caernarfon Town 0-1 Barry Town United

The hosts came out strongly after the restart, but Barry continued to carry a threat on the counter.

Just two minutes into the second half, Jack Shaw drove forward before finding Daley, whose first-time effort went narrowly wide.

Owen Cuddihy was booked shortly afterwards, before the hosts again looked to break into the Town box. Callum Sainty defended brilliantly to deny the danger.

Cuddihy was increasingly influential down the left, winning a corner on 50 minutes. His delivery was eventually worked back to him, before another cross found Daley at the back post, although the forward headed over.

Barry continued to create opportunities, with Cuddihy and Daley linking up well before Daley went down inside the box. He quickly got back to his feet and delivered a cross, but nobody was able to meet it.

Caernarfon then began to pile on the pressure.

George Ratcliffe punched away a dangerous free-kick before Dan Barton did brilliantly to win possession and draw a foul. Moments later, Jadyn Crosbie produced an outstanding tackle to deny the hosts.

The pressure intensified, with James Lester making an important intervention to prevent Caernarfon from converting a dangerous cross.

Barry then almost doubled their advantage on the counter. Cuddihy found himself one-on-one with the goalkeeper, who won the ball, before it fell to Daley. With the goal seemingly open from distance, his effort flew just over.

Ratcliffe then produced two outstanding saves in quick succession to keep the Town in front.

Barry continued to threaten when they could, with good combinations between Crosbie, Shaw and Cuddihy, while another dangerous low cross from Cuddihy was cleared for a corner.

However, with 15 minutes remaining, Caernarfon were continuing to ask questions of the Town defence.

On 82 minutes, Cuddihy was shown a second yellow card for handball and was sent off, leaving Barry to defend their lead with ten men.

Daley was then replaced by Keston Davies, making his return from injury.

Ratcliffe once again came to the Town’s rescue, saving a dangerous free-kick before producing another incredible stop from Charsley inside the box.

The goalkeeper continued to stand tall, making yet another save as Caernarfon threw everything forward.

The hosts won a succession of corners late on, but Barry defended every delivery, with the ball eventually cleared away from danger.

Three minutes of added time were shown.

A Caernarfon header flew wide on 90+1, before Ratcliffe claimed another dangerous cross at 90+2, preventing what looked like a certain chance for the hosts.

Barry held firm until the final whistle.

FULL-TIME: Caernarfon Town 0-1 Barry Town United

A huge defensive effort, a goal from Noah Daley and an outstanding display from George Ratcliffe saw the Town leave The Oval with all three points.

The victory is Barry’s first since beating Llandudno on September 11, ending the wait for a win in hard-fought fashion.

Match Report: Barry Town United 1–4 Connah’s Quay Nomads

Barry Town United suffered a disappointing afternoon at Jenner Park as Connah’s Quay Nomads claimed a convincing 4-1 victory, with three first-half goals leaving The Town with a mountain to climb.

Despite a second-half goal from James Lester and an encouraging cameo from the returning Rhys Schwank, Barry were unable to recover from a difficult opening 45 minutes.

First Half

Dan Barton got proceedings underway at Jenner Park, but it was the visitors who made the brighter start, winning two corners inside the opening minutes. Noah Daley cleared the first before Will Richards and Callum Sainty combined to deal with the second, conceding another corner which George Ratcliffe comfortably claimed.

The Nomads continued to enjoy the majority of possession during the opening exchanges, with Barry struggling to establish a foothold in the contest.

Richards received the first booking of the afternoon in the tenth minute following a foul on the edge of the penalty area. Sainty headed the resulting free-kick clear before Jadyn Crosbie dealt with a second delivery, sending the ball upfield for Daley to chase.

The visitors came close to breaking the deadlock in the 13th minute when they fired wide after finding themselves through on goal. Four minutes later, Ratcliffe produced an excellent save in another one-on-one situation to keep the scores level.

However, the breakthrough arrived just a minute later. The Nomads’ number nine connected with a half-volley and sent a powerful effort into the top-right corner to give the visitors an 18th-minute lead.

Barton was subsequently shown a yellow card following a challenge near the corner flag, although the resulting free-kick came to nothing.

Barry continued to struggle to create any meaningful opportunities, and their task became even more difficult in the 28th minute when the visitors doubled their advantage.

Ratcliffe came out to claim the ball, but it was taken away from the goalkeeper before being turned into an empty net. Despite appeals for offside from the Barry players, VAR allowed the goal to stand, with Daley receiving a yellow card for his protests.

The Town eventually produced their first attacking move of note in the 31st minute when Barton released Josh Bernard down the flank, but his delivery into the penalty area was comfortably gathered by the visiting goalkeeper.

Things went from bad to worse six minutes later as Connah’s Quay added a third, leaving Barry facing a three-goal deficit before the interval.

Barry looked to find a response in the closing stages of the half, with Owen Cuddihy’s good work inside the penalty area earning a corner in the 40th minute. However, the resulting delivery failed to trouble the visitors.

There was a brief stoppage shortly before half-time as a Nomads player received treatment, before play resumed with three additional minutes indicated.

Jack Shaw attempted to spark an attacking move in stoppage time but was unable to find a teammate. There was further concern for The Town when captain Sainty landed awkwardly following an aerial challenge.

The half-time whistle brought a difficult opening period to an end, with Barry trailing 3-0.

Second Half

Connah’s Quay got the second half underway and immediately looked to extend their advantage, finding the net once again shortly after the restart. However, the assistant referee’s flag ruled out the effort for offside.

Ratcliffe was called into action in the 52nd minute, comfortably claiming a free-kick delivered into the Barry penalty area.

The Town began to show signs of improvement and won a corner three minutes later. Bernard delivered into the box, but the initial ball was headed clear before the visiting goalkeeper gathered the second delivery.

Barry made their first substitution in the 59th minute, with James Lester replacing Dan Barton.

However, the visitors added a fourth just three minutes later, with their number nine grabbing his second goal of the afternoon to put the result beyond Barry’s reach.

The Town continued to search for a response and almost found one in the 64th minute when a cross picked out Daley at the back post, but the striker was unable to guide his header towards goal.

Two minutes later, Barry finally found the breakthrough.

Michael George produced an excellent cross into the penalty area, finding substitute James Lester, who finished to pull a goal back for The Town in the 66th minute.

There was another positive moment shortly afterwards as Rhys Schwank replaced Josh Bernard, making his first appearance for Barry since 17 September 2024.

Despite Barry’s goal, the visitors quickly regained control of proceedings and won another corner in the 71st minute, with George heading the delivery away from danger.

Schwank looked lively following his introduction and provided some much-needed energy down the right-hand side.

With 12 minutes remaining, the substitute helped Barry win another corner after an initial short delivery. Cuddihy subsequently sent a cross towards Lester at the back post, but the visitors cleared their lines.

The Town continued to push forward, although they struggled to turn their possession into clear-cut opportunities.

Ratcliffe was called upon once again in the 85th minute, producing an important stop on his goal line following a dangerous free-kick delivery to prevent the visitors from adding a fifth.

At the other end, Schwank continued to impress, making an excellent run down the right flank before delivering a cross that earned Barry another corner in the 87th minute. However, the resulting set-piece came to nothing.

Barry continued to press as the game entered its final stages, with Daley winning a corner in the 90th minute. Cuddihy delivered towards the back post, where Daley connected with a volley, only to see his effort saved by the visiting goalkeeper.

Schwank then produced an excellent crunching tackle before launching another attacking move, although Barry were unable to capitalise.

The Town had another opportunity deep into stoppage time when a superb Cuddihy cross found Daley inside the penalty area. His initial effort was blocked, with appeals for handball waved away, before Crosbie forced the visiting goalkeeper into an excellent save.

Barry won another corner from the resulting attack, with Shaw playing it short to Schwank. The ball eventually found George, whose ambitious effort from distance sailed over the crossbar.

The final whistle confirmed a disappointing 4-1 defeat for The Town at Jenner Park, with Lester’s second-half strike providing the only consolation.

Despite a difficult afternoon, Schwank’s impressive return to action and a number of late attacking opportunities offered Barry some positives to take from the closing stages.

Barry will now look to regroup and respond as they prepare for their next Novira Cymru Premier fixture.

Match Report: Colwyn Bay 5-2 Barry Town United

Barry Town United suffered their second defeat of the season as Colwyn Bay came from two goals down to claim a 5-2 victory at the Blue Turtle Arena.

First-half goals from Noah Daley and Mikey George had put The Town in control, but a goal shortly before the interval gave the hosts a route back into the contest. Colwyn Bay then struck four unanswered goals after the break to turn the game around.

First Half

The opening stages proved scrappy, with both sides looking to gain a foothold in the contest.

The first opportunity fell to Colwyn Bay after two minutes when a deflected cross was met by a header at the near post, forcing George Ratcliffe to tip the ball over the crossbar.

Barry gradually began to settle and created their first notable opportunity in the 21st minute. Neat combination play involving Jack Shaw, Ellis Williams, Daniel Smith and Noah Daley ended with Daley trying his luck from distance, but his effort was comfortably gathered.

The hosts continued to threaten from set-pieces, with Ratcliffe called into action again four minutes later to palm away an effort from the edge of the area.

However, it was Barry who broke the deadlock on 29 minutes.

Some excellent build-up play saw Smith find Mikey George making his way forward before the ball was worked to Dan Barton. His delivery towards the back post was met by Daley, who guided his header into the opposite corner to give The Town a 1-0 lead.

Seven minutes later, Barry doubled their advantage.

Shaw won possession inside his own half before Barry broke quickly. George raced forward from deep and was played through one-on-one, keeping his composure to finish into the bottom corner and make it 2-0.

Colwyn Bay responded before the interval, however, pulling one back in the 40th minute to reduce Barry’s advantage.

The hosts then enjoyed a sustained spell of pressure before half-time. Ratcliffe produced another save from a back-post header before Will Richards made an important challenge inside the penalty area to prevent another opportunity.

Barry survived further pressure in added time to head into the break with a 2-1 advantage.

Half-time: Colwyn Bay 1-2 Barry Town United

Second Half

The restart was briefly delayed due to an issue with the floodlights before Theo Wharton eventually got the second half underway.

Colwyn Bay made a fast start and were level just two minutes after the restart. An inswinging corner was met by a header at the back post to make it 2-2, with the goal confirmed following communication between the referee and VAR.

The hosts continued to apply the pressure and almost completed the turnaround moments later, but an effort from the edge of the area was dragged wide.

Barry struggled to regain the control they had shown during periods of the first half, with Colwyn Bay maintaining the pressure before taking the lead in the 57th minute.

Jadyn Crosbie was introduced in place of Daniel Smith as The Town looked for a response.

However, Colwyn Bay extended their advantage from another set-piece. A free-kick was delivered into the Barry penalty area and, after the initial header was won, a second header found the net to make it 4-2.

In front of an attendance of 848, Barry continued searching for a way back into the contest.

One of The Town’s best moves of the second half came in the 79th minute as a patient passing move eventually saw Wharton find Callum Sainty, whose effort from distance went over the crossbar.

Josh Bernard replaced Shaw with seven minutes of normal time remaining before Barry threatened again late on. James Lester and Daley combined well, allowing the latter to get a shot away on his left foot, but his effort went narrowly past the right-hand post.

With four minutes of additional time indicated, Sainty produced an important intervention to initially prevent what looked certain to be a fifth for the hosts.

Colwyn Bay would eventually add another before the final whistle, completing a difficult second half for The Town and securing a 5-2 victory.

Barry will now look to respond after suffering their second defeat of the Cymru Premier campaign.

Full-time: Colwyn Bay 5-2 Barry Town United

Barry Town United: Ratcliffe, George, Williams, Sainty, Daley, Barton, Smith, Wharton, Lester, Shaw, Richards.

Subs: Thomas, Crosbie, Schwank, Bernard, Njie.

Match Report: Barry Town United 2-2 Ammanford AFC

Barry Town United were denied all three points deep into stoppage time as Ammanford AFC struck from the penalty spot to earn a 2-2 draw at Jenner Park.

Goals from Noah Daley and Daniel Smith looked to have secured an eighth league victory of the season for The Town, but a VAR intervention in the closing stages handed the visitors the opportunity to level from 12 yards.

First Half

Barry began brightly under the Jenner Park lights and immediately put the visitors under pressure.

Elliott Dugan created the first opening inside the opening minute, delivering into the area for Jack Shaw, who was unable to get his shot away.

The Town continued to dominate possession, with Dan Barton releasing Mikey George down the right before the latter’s cross was blocked and cleared.

Barry thought they had found the breakthrough after seven minutes. A superb ball picked out George inside the area, who controlled beyond the goalkeeper before the loose ball fell to Dugan to fire home. The celebrations were cut short, however, with the goal ruled out for offside following a VAR check.

The pressure continued. Callum Sainty produced an excellent roulette to escape his marker before combining with Ellis Williams, while George continued to cause Ammanford problems down the right.

The breakthrough finally arrived after 17 minutes.

George delivered into the area before the ball eventually found Noah Daley, who held off his marker brilliantly before turning and smashing his effort beyond the goalkeeper to put The Town 1-0 ahead.

Barry went searching for a second, winning a succession of corners before Sainty almost doubled the advantage in spectacular fashion. The captain latched onto a cross and attempted a clever backheel beyond the goalkeeper, only for an Ammanford defender to intervene.

There was a setback shortly afterwards as Dugan was forced off through injury, with Daniel Smith introduced in his place after 27 minutes.

The hosts remained firmly in control. Williams and George continued to provide a threat from either flank, while Barry consistently regained possession whenever Ammanford attempted to clear their lines.

Theo Wharton came close shortly before the interval, meeting a corner at the near post with a clever flick which travelled narrowly over the crossbar.

Ammanford began to grow into the contest during the closing stages of the half and won a free-kick just outside the Barry area in added time, but the resulting effort was comfortably gathered by George Ratcliffe.

The Town headed into the break with a deserved 1-0 advantage.

Second Half

Barry picked up where they left off after the restart.

An Ammanford goal kick fell straight to Wharton on the edge of the area, but his first-time effort was gathered by the goalkeeper.

The visitors then provided an early warning at the other end when a cross from the left was flicked narrowly beyond Ratcliffe’s post.

But in the 53rd minute, Barry doubled their advantage in stunning fashion.

A long ball over the top released Daniel Smith, who raced onto it before producing an outstanding chip over the advancing goalkeeper and into the net.

The two-goal cushion lasted just two minutes.

Ammanford pulled one back in the 55th minute, with Barry appealing for offside. Following discussions with VAR, the goal was allowed to stand and suddenly the visitors were back in the contest at 2-1.

Barry looked to restore their advantage. Daley turned inside the area and saw an effort blocked behind, before another corner caused chaos as the goalkeeper dropped the ball and Ammanford eventually cleared off the line.

James Lester then had the ball cleared off the line following a Wharton delivery, but the offside flag denied The Town once again.

As the game entered its closing stages, Ammanford began to apply increasing pressure. Barry dealt with a succession of long throws and deliveries into the area, with Will Richards and Sainty making important clearances and Ratcliffe comfortably dealing with efforts that found their way through.

Jadyn Crosbie replaced Daley in the 88th minute as Barry looked to see out the remaining minutes.

Four minutes of additional time were initially indicated, but the biggest moment of the match arrived deep into stoppage time.

Following an Ammanford attack which was cleared and a free kick given to Barry, play was delayed as the referee discussed a potential penalty with VAR. The referee was subsequently sent to the pitchside monitor and, after reviewing the incident, awarded Ammanford a penalty.

Sainty was booked and, in the 95th minute, the visitors converted from the spot to make it 2-2.

There was still time for one final Barry opportunity, with George delivering into the area for Lester, whose header travelled wide in the eighth minute of stoppage time.

The final whistle followed shortly afterwards as The Town were forced to settle for a point after leading 2-0 at Jenner Park.

Full-time: Barry Town United 2-2 Ammanford AFC

Barry Town United: Ratcliffe, George, Williams, Sainty, Daley, Barton, Wharton, Lester, Dugan, Shaw, Richards.

Subs: Jackson, Crosbie, Schwank, Smith, Bernard, Grinter.

Match Report | Barry Town United 4-1 Llandudno

Barry Town United returned to winning ways in emphatic fashion on Friday night, securing a 4-1 victory over Llandudno at Jenner Park.

Goals from Elliott Dugan, Noah Daley, Daniel Barton and Ellis Williams secured all three points for The Town as they responded strongly to last weekend’s narrow defeat at The New Saints.

Barry made two changes to the starting XI, with James Lester and Jack Shaw coming into the side, while 15-year-old goalkeeper Charlie Jackson was named among the substitutes.

The Town almost made the perfect start inside the opening minute. Shaw produced some excellent work down the left before the ball eventually found Mikey George, whose first-time effort flashed narrowly past the post.

Moments later, George released Daley through on goal, but his first-time effort was kept out by the Llandudno goalkeeper.

Barry’s fast start was rewarded when Dugan was brought down by the goalkeeper inside the area, leaving the referee to point to the penalty spot.

Dugan stepped up and confidently converted from 12 yards in the sixth minute to give The Town an early 1-0 advantage.

Barry continued to control proceedings and doubled their advantage in the 14th minute through Noah Daley.

The striker showed excellent determination to prevent the ball from running out of play before driving towards goal. Daley took the ball into the area and got his shot away, with the effort eventually finding its way into the back of the net to make it 2-0 to The Town.

It was Daley’s first goal for Barry Town United, having joined the club from Penybont last month.

The visitors began to threaten as the half progressed, but Barry’s defence remained strong. Will Richards produced an excellent challenge inside the area to halt one attack, while George Ratcliffe comfortably dealt with a number of crosses into his box.

At the other end, Shaw continued to cause problems down the left, while Dugan and Daley combined effectively in attack.

Daley went close again after breaking into the area before finding Dugan, whose effort was deflected. The striker then attempted an overhead kick as the move continued, although an offside flag brought the attack to an end.

Barry almost added a third in the 37th minute. A superb left-footed pass from George released Williams, who drove into the area before seeing his effort tipped over the crossbar.

Two minutes later, Daley produced an excellent first touch to break through the Llandudno defence, but his shot rolled narrowly wide of the post.

The visitors enjoyed their best spell of the half shortly before the interval. Ratcliffe was called upon to make a save from the edge of the area before a free header inside the Barry box somehow missed the target.

Despite the late pressure, The Town headed into the break with a deserved two-goal advantage.

SECOND HALF

Barry continued to create chances after the restart, with Daley dragging an effort wide after being released by a long ball from Barton.

The third arrived shortly afterwards following some excellent combination play between George and Barton.

George found Barton on the right edge of the penalty area, and the midfielder produced a superb left-footed curling strike which found the net to make it 3-0.

Barton almost repeated the trick minutes later. After a short corner involving George, he attempted another curling effort from a similar position, but this time the Llandudno goalkeeper was able to punch the ball away.

The visitors were handed an opportunity to get themselves back into the contest midway through the second half when the referee was advised to review an incident at the VAR monitor.

Following the review, Llandudno were awarded a penalty and converted from the spot in the 67th minute to reduce Barry’s advantage to 3-1.

The goal gave the visitors renewed momentum, but Barry continued to create opportunities of their own.

Dugan raced through one-on-one in the 78th minute and attempted to lift the ball over the goalkeeper, only to see his effort drift narrowly wide.

Daley then came even closer two minutes later. The striker rounded the goalkeeper and fired towards an empty net, but a Llandudno defender produced a goal-line clearance to deny him a second of the evening.

Daley’s evening came to an end in the 82nd minute as Daniel Smith was introduced in his place.

The closing stages became increasingly heated. A challenge on George sparked a confrontation between the two sides before the referee showed a yellow card to the Llandudno player involved.

Deep into stoppage time, Smith raced through on goal before being brought down by Kieran Smith.

The referee initially produced a yellow card before being advised to review the incident at the pitchside monitor. Following the VAR review, the decision was upgraded to a red card, reducing Llandudno to ten men.

There was still time for Barry to put the finishing touch on an impressive evening.

In the eighth minute of stoppage time, Ellis Williams found the net to make it 4-1, sealing a convincing victory at Jenner Park.

The final whistle eventually brought an eventful evening to a close as The Town responded to their first defeat of the campaign with three points in front of the Jenner Park faithful.

FULL-TIME: Barry Town United 4-1 Llandudno

Barry Town United: Ratcliffe, George, Williams, Sainty, Daley, Barton, Wharton, Lester, Dugan, Shaw, Richards.

Substitutes: Jackson, Crosbie, Schwank, Smith, Bernard.

Match Report: The New Saints 1-0 Barry Town United

Barry Town United’s perfect start to the Novira Cymru Premier season came to an agonising end as a late goal handed The New Saints a 1-0 victory in Oswestry.

Steve Jenkins’ side arrived across the border with six wins from six and produced another impressive display against the reigning champions, twice having the ball in the net during the first half and striking the woodwork on two occasions.

However, despite more than matching the hosts for much of the contest, an 88th-minute winner proved the difference as Barry suffered their first defeat of the campaign.

Jenkins made three changes to the side that defeated Briton Ferry on Bank Holiday Monday, with captain Callum Sainty, Daniel Barton and Noah Daley coming into the starting XI, the latter making his full debut for the club.

Barry made a bright start and Owen Cuddihy caused plenty of problems down the left. His early cross towards Daley and Elliott Dugan was cleared behind before Owen Brain’s resulting corner found Sainty, whose deflected header earned another corner. Will Richards met the second delivery but headed wide.

The Town thought they had taken the lead after just eight minutes. Mikey George did brilliantly to get into the TNS penalty area before the ball eventually found Daley, who turned and struck the post. The rebound sparked a scramble inside the area before George found the back of the net, but celebrations were cut short as the goal was ruled out for offside following a VAR check.

At the other end, Sainty produced an excellent challenge inside the Barry penalty area to halt a TNS attack, despite appeals from the home support for a penalty.

Cuddihy continued to cause problems, producing a crunching challenge before carrying the ball beyond three TNS players, but the afternoon was unfortunately cut short for Owen when he was forced off through injury on the half-hour mark. James Lester replaced him, with Ellis Williams moving across to left-back.

Despite TNS enjoying more possession, Barry restricted the hosts to very few clear-cut opportunities and continued to threaten themselves.

The Town then had the ball in the net for a second time in the 37th minute. Brain delivered a free-kick into the TNS penalty area, with the ball eventually looping towards Dugan, who headed beyond the goalkeeper and into the net. However, the referee spotted an infringement and awarded TNS a free-kick, meaning Dugan’s effort was ruled out and the score remained 0-0.

It meant Barry had found the back of the net twice during the opening 45 minutes without either goal counting – George’s effort being disallowed for offside following a VAR check, before Dugan’s header was chalked off after the referee awarded the hosts a free-kick.

Theo Wharton then produced an important block to deny the hosts inside the penalty area before Barry saw out six minutes of first-half stoppage time to head into the break level.

Barry almost made the perfect start to the second half.

Brain won a free-kick just outside the TNS penalty area before stepping up and striking the post with a superb effort, leaving the hosts breathing another sigh of relief.

George Ratcliffe comfortably dealt with a long-range effort at the other end before Barry threatened again. Wharton found Brain with a clever pass and the midfielder looked set to round the goalkeeper before a TNS defender made a crucial intervention to concede a corner.

Brain’s resulting set-piece was eventually recycled before he was fouled again on the right-hand side. His free-kick found Daley at the back post, whose header towards goal was ruled out for offside.

Daley’s full debut came to an end shortly afterwards as Daniel Smith was introduced in his place.

Barry continued to defend superbly as TNS attempted to find a breakthrough. George threw himself in front of a dangerous effort in the 66th minute, while Lester, Richards and Sainty all produced important clearances as the pressure began to build.

Wharton continued to cover plenty of ground in midfield for Jenkins’ side, while Sainty led by example at the back with another superb standing challenge as the game entered its closing stages.

Barry continued to carry a threat on the counter, with Smith winning possession before finding substitute Jack Shaw, whose cross into the penalty area was eventually cleared.

With three minutes of normal time remaining, Ratcliffe produced a fantastic stop to deny what looked certain to be the opening goal.

However, Barry’s resistance was finally broken in the 88th minute as TNS found the breakthrough to make it 1-0.

The hosts almost doubled their advantage in stoppage time, but Ratcliffe was once again on hand to produce another excellent save and keep the deficit at one.

The final whistle confirmed Barry’s first defeat of the campaign, bringing an end to their six-match winning run and leaving Jenkins’ side with a record of six wins and one defeat from their opening seven league matches.

It was a cruel conclusion to an impressive performance from The Town, who twice found the net in the first half without either goal standing, struck the woodwork through Daley and Brain and pushed the champions all the way until the closing stages.

Barry leave Oswestry empty-handed, but with plenty of positives after a performance that arguably deserved at least a point.

Full Time: The New Saints 1-0 Barry Town United

Attendance: 412

Match Report: Briton Ferry Llansawel 1-4 Barry Town United

Barry Town United made it six wins from six in the Novira Cymru Premier with an emphatic 4-1 victory over Briton Ferry Llansawel on Bank Holiday Monday.

An Elliott Dugan hat-trick and another goal from the in-form Owen Brain secured all three points for Steve Jenkins’ side, who continued their perfect start to the 2026/27 campaign.

First Half

The opening stages were evenly contested, with the hosts looking to cause problems through a series of long throws and efforts from distance.

Barry began to grow into the game, with Owen Brain at the heart of the Town’s attacking play. The midfielder linked well with Sion Spence and Jadyn Crosbie before seeing a free-kick cleared by the Ferry defence.

Crosbie then went close twice in quick succession, seeing his first effort blocked before dragging the follow-up wide.

The breakthrough arrived on the half-hour mark. Dugan raced beyond the Ferry defence and was brought down as he looked to get his shot away, leaving the referee with little choice but to point to the spot.

Dugan stepped up himself and calmly dispatched the penalty into the bottom corner to give Barry a 1-0 lead.

George Ratcliffe was called into action five minutes later, initially parrying an effort before reacting quickly to deny the follow-up and preserve the Town’s advantage.

Barry doubled their lead in the 40th minute. Theo Wharton’s long throw was flicked on inside the area and Dugan was waiting at the back post to turn home his second of the afternoon.

Things went from bad to worse for the hosts just before the break. Crosbie raced through on goal before being brought down by Jacob Jones, who was shown a straight red card. Following a VAR check, the decision was confirmed.

Barry almost added a third before the interval, with Brain firing the resulting free-kick narrowly over before Crosbie and Dugan were both denied by the Ferry goalkeeper.

Second Half

Despite being reduced to ten men, Briton Ferry started the second half brightly and struck the crossbar shortly after the restart.

James Lester then produced an excellent goal-line block to keep Barry’s two-goal advantage intact, but the hosts did pull one back moments later when a scramble inside the area ended with Ferry finding the net in the 57th minute.

Noah Daley was introduced shortly afterwards for his Barry Town United debut and immediately caused problems for the Ferry defence. The new signing chased down a loose ball before later rounding the goalkeeper, only for the home defence to recover before he could finish.

With Ferry looking for a route back into the contest, Brain restored Barry’s two-goal cushion in style in the 65th minute. The midfielder produced an excellent outside-of-the-boot finish to make it 3-1 and continue his outstanding goalscoring form.

Two minutes later, Dugan completed his hat-trick. Another Wharton long throw caused chaos inside the Ferry penalty area and Dugan was on hand to finish for his third of the afternoon and Barry’s fourth.

Daley thought he had marked his debut with a goal when he found the back of the net in the 73rd minute, but the flag was eventually raised for offside.

Barry remained in control throughout the closing stages, with Wharton impressing in midfield and the Town defence limiting the hosts to very few opportunities.

Callum Sainty almost added a fifth in the 89th minute when he broke forward and picked out Spence, but his one-on-one effort was kept out by the goalkeeper.

The travelling Barry support made themselves heard throughout the closing stages as the final whistle confirmed another impressive victory for Jenkins’ side.

Six games. Six wins. Eighteen points.

Briton Ferry Llansawel 1-4 Barry Town United.

The Town’s perfect start continues.

Match Report: Barry Town United 4-2 Airbus UK Broughton

Barry Town United made it five wins from five in the Novira Cymru Premier with an entertaining 4-2 victory over Airbus UK Broughton at Jenner Park.

A brace from Owen Brain, along with goals from Owen Cuddihy and substitute Jack Shaw, ensured Steve Jenkins’ side maintained their perfect start to the league campaign.

The opening stages were evenly contested, but Barry began to find their rhythm and Jadyn Crosbie was at the heart of their first real opportunity. Callum Sainty picked out Crosbie with a long ball before he beat his man and pulled the ball back into the area for Elliott Dugan, whose effort was deflected clear.

Owen Cuddihy was then brought down as he looked to break forward, with Calland receiving the first yellow card of the evening. Brain delivered the resulting free-kick into the Airbus area, where a scramble followed before the visitors were eventually awarded a free-kick.

Airbus threatened at the other end in the 27th minute when Evans found space before delivering into the area, forcing George Ratcliffe to palm the ball away from danger.

Just two minutes later, Barry found the breakthrough.

Sion Spence did brilliantly to win possession before finding Owen Brain, who took aim from distance and found the bottom corner to put The Town ahead.

BARRY TOWN UNITED 1-0 AIRBUS UK BROUGHTON

The goal gave Barry confidence and the hosts began to take control of proceedings.

James Lester and Brain combined well before the latter sent a ball over the top for Dugan, whose cross was turned behind for a corner.

Brain then went in search of his second, taking on his man before unleashing another effort from distance which Fallon was forced to turn away.

Spence was next to threaten, seeing an effort find the side-netting before going even closer shortly before half-time. The midfielder combined with Sainty inside the penalty area before hitting a powerful strike which Fallon did well to keep out.

Barry headed into the interval with a deserved advantage.

Second Half

The Town came flying out of the blocks after the restart.

Brain’s corner was met by Lester inside the area, but the defender’s header dropped narrowly wide before Crosbie tested Fallon moments later.

Airbus then began to threaten and Barry captain Sainty was called upon to produce an important goal-saving block inside the area.

However, Barry doubled their advantage in the 56th minute – and it came at the end of an excellent move.

Dugan, Michael George and Crosbie combined as The Town worked their way forward before Brain was released into space. He drove towards the Airbus defence and played Cuddihy through, with the winger keeping his composure to finish across Fallon and into the net.

BARRY TOWN UNITED 2-0 AIRBUS UK BROUGHTON

Airbus immediately looked for a response, but Ratcliffe was on hand to make another important save.

Cuddihy then broke down the left and delivered for Dugan, whose effort went over, before Crosbie came agonisingly close to adding a third. The forward found himself with an opportunity inside the area, but Fallon produced an excellent save with his foot to deny him.

Moments later, it was Ratcliffe’s turn to produce a superb stop.

Airbus worked a short corner before Cooke looked destined to score, but the Barry goalkeeper reacted brilliantly on his line to somehow keep the ball out.

The visitors did eventually find their way back into the contest in the 64th minute. Cooke broke forward and delivered into the area for Peers, whose header across goal beat Ratcliffe to halve the deficit.

BARRY TOWN UNITED 2-1 AIRBUS UK BROUGHTON

Any hopes of an Airbus comeback were quickly dealt a blow.

Cuddihy won a free-kick on the left-hand side and Brain stepped up to take it.

The midfielder’s set-piece flew over Fallon and into the top corner to restore Barry’s two-goal advantage and grab his second of the night.

BARRY TOWN UNITED 3-1 AIRBUS UK BROUGHTON

The action showed no signs of slowing down as Airbus responded once again.

Evans was given space outside the area and produced an excellent strike into the top corner to make it 3-2 and set up what looked like being a tense finish.

Steve Jenkins responded by introducing Daniel Smith and Jack Shaw in place of Dugan and Crosbie – and it didn’t take long for Shaw to make an impact.

Spence was picked out before sending a dangerous cross into the area, where Jack Shaw got ahead of his defender and turned the ball beyond Fallon to restore Barry’s two-goal cushion.

BARRY TOWN UNITED 4-2 AIRBUS UK BROUGHTON

It was Shaw’s second competitive goal for The Town following his summer arrival at Jenner Park.

With the game beginning to settle, Jenkins introduced Will Richards for captain Sainty before Daniel Barton replaced two-goal Brain for the closing stages.

Airbus continued to search for a way back into the contest, but Barry stood firm. Peers had one final attempt with an overhead kick in the closing stages, but Ratcliffe was there to comfortably gather.

The final whistle confirmed another impressive victory for Jenkins’ side and, most importantly, another three points.

After victories over Cambrian United, Flint Town United, Cardiff Met and Holywell Town in their opening four league fixtures, victory over Airbus means The Town have now won five from five to begin the 2026/27 Novira Cymru Premier campaign.

FULL-TIME: Barry Town United 4-2 Airbus UK Broughton

Barry Town United scorers: Brain (29′, 68′), Cuddihy (56′), Shaw (75′)
Airbus UK Broughton scorers: Peers (64′), Evans (72′)

Barry Town United

Starting XI: Ratcliffe, George, Williams, Sainty (C), Crosbie, Brain, Wharton, Lester, Cuddihy, Dugan, Spence.

Subs used: Smith, Shaw, Richards, Barton.