The New Saints' Win Keeps Pressure on Llandudno
The New Saints went from fifth to third in the table thanks to a hard-fought win over Briton Ferry. The visitors from south Wales held out against the title-holders until Daniel Williams broke the deadlock midway through the second period.
What happened?
Llandudno secured a third successive win to go top of the table in their third game of the season, condemning 10-man Holywell to defeat. Kieran Smith put the hosts ahead with Mark Winsdale levelling for the visitors just before the break. Holywell's Danny Sullivan was sent off in the fifth-minute of first-half added time. It still took until the 90th minute for Llandudno to go ahead, Mark Cadwallader obliging. Callum Stephens added the third as full-time beckoned.
Why it matters for The New Saints
The New Saints' win keeps pressure on Llandudno, who are 22 points clear of The New Saints at the top of the table. The New Saints have been unbeaten in their last 5 games, with a recent form record of 3W-2D-0L.
What comes next?
The New Saints will look to continue their winning streak when they face Colwyn Bay at home on August 28. Colwyn Bay are currently fifth in the table, and will provide a tough test for The New Saints.
League standing (final 2025 table -- new season not yet under way): 1st in Cymru Premier, 80 pts, 26W-2D-4L from 32 games, recent form WWWLW. Goals this season: 81 scored, 25 conceded (+56 goal difference). Lead at the top: 22 points clear of GAP Connah S Quay FC. Last result: Penybont 0-0 The New Saints (2026-08-02). Recent form (last 5): 3W-2D-0L (DDWWW, most recent first); unbeaten in the last 5. Next fixture: vs Colwyn Bay (at home, 2026-08-28) (5th in the table).
