The New Saints FC continue to dominate the Cymru Premier landscape, with their rivals' weekend results confirming the gap at the summit. A late equalizer for Flint Town United and a comfortable win for Connah's Quay Nomads were the main talking points from the latest round of fixtures.
Flint Town United secured their first point of the campaign with a dramatic 1-1 draw away at Penybont.'s match report, Tom Mehew had given the hosts an early lead in the eighth minute. The visitors showed resilience and were rewarded in the 89th minute when Lassana Mendes found the net to earn a share of the spoils.
The result saw Penybont drop from third to sixth in the table. Flint, meanwhile, remained in 13th position but will take confidence from ending their search for a first point. This match was one of several that impacted the standings below The New Saints, who finished the 2025 season as champions with 80 points from 32 games.
Connah's Quay Nomads moved up to third place with a 3-0 victory over Cambrian United. The BBC noted that Callum West opened the scoring after just two minutes, the fastest goal of the weekend in the Welsh top flight. Iwan Murray then doubled the Nomads' advantage before halftime and completed his brace in added time to seal the win.
This result pushed the Nomads above Penybont in the table. They now sit as the closest challengers to Barry Town United and The New Saints, though they trail the Saints by a significant margin. The New Saints ended last season 22 points clear of GAP Connah's Quay FC, scoring 81 goals and conceding only 25.
Barry Town United maintained top spot with a 4-2 win over Airbus UK Broughton. Owain Brain scored twice for the leaders in a six-goal encounter. Their victory ensures they stay ahead of The New Saints, who are not in action this weekend but remain the team to beat based on last season's formidable record.
The Saints' next fixture is a highly anticipated clash at home against GAP Connah's Quay FC on October 31st. Fans can check the full schedule on our fixtures page. That match will see the first and second-placed teams from the final 2025 table face off, with the Saints having won 26 of their 32 league games last term.
Cardiff Metropolitan University climbed to seventh with a 3-0 home win against Briton Ferry. Jack Veale scored twice, with Jasper Payne also on target, and the visitors finished the match with ten men after a red card for Luke Salter.
In a high-scoring affair, Caernarfon Town defeated Holywell Town 5-3 to move into fifth place. Zack Clarke scored a hat-trick for the visitors in a match that featured eight goals. These results continue to shape the middle of the table as clubs jostle for position behind the established leaders. The current league standings reflect a competitive season unfolding.
The New Saints FC will be watching these developments closely as they prepare for their title defense. Their next challenge comes at the end of October against their nearest rivals from last season.
