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

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

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

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

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

Llamau – What We Do.

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

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

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

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

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

Start at Jenner Park

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

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From the Ground to the Island

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

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Onto the Coast Path

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

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Walking the Island

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

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Back to Jenner Park

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

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Why It Matters

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

Donate to The Long Walk Home

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Further Details

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

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

JD Cymru Premier football returns to Jenner Park Stadium this weekend with Colwyn Bay being the first visitors. The seagulls are back in the Cymru Premier this season after a year away, Michael Wilde’s men topped the Cymru North last season with 81 points.

Colwyn Bay come into this on the back of a 1–1 draw against Connah’s Quay Nomads on opening weekend. Town kicked off the new season with a 2–0 win at Llanelli last Friday and will be looking to put more points on the board this weekend.

Michael Wilde was appointed as manager of Saturday’s visitors in May 2024 following the clubs relegation from the JD Cymru Premier and after 39 games under Wilde’s leadership Colwyn Bay find themselves back in the top tier. Wilde who retired from playing in 2024 made 484 appearances in the Cymru Premier for the likes of Connah’s Quay Nomads, The New Saints and Flint Town United, The Seagulls boss who played as a centre forward during his playing days went on to net on 306 occasions.

Colwyn Bay have had a busy summer following promotion with 15 new players arriving at Blue Turtle Arena including Louis Robles, Matty Hill and Aaron Edwards. Tom Weir, Cai Owen and Guto Williams are all amongst the 10 to depart the club this summer.

Our last meeting with Colwyn Bay came in April 2024 where Town suffered a 1–0 defeat in North Wales. Town’s last victory over Saturday’s opposition came in October 2023 with a Kayne McLaggon goal securing a 1–0 win victory for Town away at Colwyn Bay.

Kick off is at the earlier time of 12:30 on Saturday, we hope to see as many of you there as possible as we welcome back JD Cymru Premier football to Jenner Park for another season!

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By Tierre Miller – https://medium.com/@tierremiller_

Barry Town produced a spirited second-half comeback to secure a thrilling 3–2 victory away at Llanelli on Saturday.

The match came just a week after the heartbreak of a 97th-minute defeat to Haverfordwest, and the challenge for the squad was to lift themselves mentally and physically. However, optimism was high following a strong midweek performance in a friendly against Weston-super-Mare, and the team travelled west full of confidence.

Barry got off to a dream start when Harry Sturgess opened the scoring with a superb strike. But after taking the lead, the visitors eased off, allowing Llanelli back into the game. The hosts levelled through a well-taken free kick before striking again on the counterattack, sending Barry into the break 2–1 down despite much of the play going against the run of events.

Managerial changes at half-time proved decisive. Joe Case was introduced into the game and immediately transformed the game, helping Barry dominate possession and pin Llanelli deep in their own half. Case’s influence soon paid off as he netted twice, turning the match on its head and giving Barry a 3–2 advantage.

In the dying moments, goalkeeper Luke made a stunning save to preserve the lead, ensuring Barry left with all three points.

Case’s game-changing display earned him the Man of the Match award, highlighting the impact of an inspired substitution.

Barry now turn their attention to Wednesday night’s clash against Merthyr Town, aiming to build on this hard-fought victory and keep their momentum rolling

Our SLO Steve Davies has put together another handy guide for our Colwyn Bay fixture on Saturday:

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Our Supporter Liaison Officer Steve Davies has put together a handy guide for fans wishing to travel to Stebonheath Park on Friday:

Barry Town United return to competitive action Saturday with Aberystwyth making the trip to Jenner Park Stadium in the Nathaniel MG Cup second round.

Town’s last meeting with Aberystwyth came in March with Town running out 2–1 winners at Jenner Park. The visitors kicked off their Cyrmu South campaign last weekend and secured a 2–1 win against Llantwit Major.

Callum McKenzie replaced outgoing manager Antonio Corbiseiro in the summer. The 43 year old Welshman has previously managed Newton where he took charge of 14 games between November 2024 and April 2025.

Aberystwyth have had a busy summer with 16 players leaving the club and 17 arriving as the club look to bounce back to the Cymru Premier at the first time of asking.

Saturday’s visitors made it all the way to final of this competition last season but eventually lost 1–0 to TNS at the final hurdle. Town reached the semi final of this competition last season but just like Aberystwyth lost out to TNS.

Kick off is at 14:30 at Jenner Park Stadium on Saturday!

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Barry Town United AFC are proud to unveil our brand new away kit for the 2025/26 season – a striking tribute to one of the most iconic strips in our club’s proud history: the 1999–2001 Tango kit.

For many supporters, that original Tango kit represents a golden era – a time when Barry Town were at the height of their powers, dominating the Welsh domestic scene and making waves in Europe. From memorable league triumphs to unforgettable European nights, the Tango kit was there through it all. Now, a quarter of a century on, we’re bringing that spirit back with a fresh, modern take on a fan favourite.

The new kit stays true to the scheme that made the original so distinctive, while updating the design for today’s game. It features clean lines, a sharp collar, and subtle detailing that nods to the club’s heritage. It’s a kit that celebrates where we’ve been – and shows where we’re going.

This retro-inspired release isn’t just about fashion – it’s about pride, identity, and reconnecting with moments that define us. Whether you stood on the terraces back in 1999 or have only recently joined the Barry Town family, this kit is a reminder of our shared journey.

Club Chairman Mark Barrett said:
“We know how much the original Tango kit means to our supporters – it’s more than just a shirt, it’s part of our history. With this new away strip, we wanted to honour that legacy while offering something fresh for the next generation of fans. We hope the Barry faithful will wear it with as much pride as the players who wore the original two decades ago.”

The new away kit is available to order now via our official website – and fans attending this Saturday’s home fixture against Aberystwyth will also be able to purchase it in person at Jenner Park. Be among the first to get your hands on this modern classic and show your colours as we take on the season ahead.

Whether you’re adding it to your collection or reliving the glory days, this kit is sure to be a hit with supporters young and old. Don’t miss out – the retro revival has arrived.

Buy now at the online Macron Store

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Barry Town United are excited to announce the signing of midfielder Daniel Barton ahead of the 2025/26 campaign on a two-year contract

The midfielder arrives at Jenner Park with a reputation for intelligence on the ball, high work rate, and an eye for a forward pass. A dynamic central midfielder who’s comfortable both breaking up play and building attacks, Daniel brings energy and versatility to the heart of the Barry midfield.

Daniel said:
“I’m really proud to be joining Barry. It’s a club with a great identity and ambition, and I want to play a part in that. The way the team wants to play suits me, and I’m looking forward to getting going.”

Head of Football, Steve Jenkins, believes Barton is a great fit for what the team is building.

“Daniel’s a really clever footballer. He covers ground, he’s sharp in possession, and he’s got the right attitude. He’s hungry, and that’s exactly what we want in this squad. He’ll bring balance and real energy in midfield.”

Daniel adds to a growing list of signings ahead of pre-season, as Barry Town United continue to build a competitive squad for the season ahead.

Welcome to the Town!