The New Saints return to Novira Cymru Premier action on Friday, August 7, hosting Haverfordwest County at Park Hall in their first home fixture of the 2026-27 campaign. Craig Harrison’s side, currently 8th in the league with 1 point from 1 game (0W-1D-0L), will look to build on last weekend’s goalless draw away at Penybont, where they dominated possession and shots but failed to break through a stubborn defence. League standing: 8th in Premier League, 1 pts, 0W-1D-0L from 1 games, recent form D. Goals this season: 0 scored, 0 conceded (0 goal difference). Title race: 2 points behind leaders Cardiff MET. Next fixture: vs GAP Connah S Quay FC (at home, 2026-10-30) (11th in the table).
What happened in the opening weekend?
The Saints controlled 57% of the ball against Penybont and registered five shots on target, but their opponents’ resolute defending earned a share of the spoils. Haverfordwest County, meanwhile, suffered a 1-0 home defeat to Airbus UK Broughton, with Joshua Stevenson’s 85th-minute strike securing the Wingmakers’ historic away win on the opening day.
Why this fixture matters
Both teams enter Friday’s clash without a league victory this season, setting the stage for a tightly contested encounter. Historically, The New Saints have dominated recent meetings, winning all six of the last two seasons’ fixtures against Haverfordwest, scoring 19 goals and conceding just five. Park Hall has been a fortress, with 46 of their league-leading 81 goals last term scored at home.
What to expect at Park Hall
The hosts will wear their traditional green and white hooped shirts, while Haverfordwest’s all-blue strip contrasts with the Saints’ kit. Ryan Kenny has been appointed referee, with Steffan Davies and Karl Griffin as assistants. Tickets are priced at £11 for adults, £6 for concessions, and £4 for under-16s, with online purchase advised to avoid queues. Kick-off is at 7:45pm, and the match will be streamed live on Cymru Football TV.
