The New Saints delivered a statement performance with a 9-0 demolition of Ammanford AFC at Park Hall on Friday. The result equals their biggest win of the season and extends their winning run to five consecutive matches in the Cymru Premier, part of a perfect recent form of five wins and no draws or losses. The side sits first in the Premier League with 37 points from 13 games, comprising 12 wins and one draw.

Hughes opened the scoring in the 14th minute, setting the tone for a dominant evening. Young then netted his first of the night ten minutes later, before defender Simeu added a third before the break. Young completed his hat-trick with goals in the 50th and 60th minutes, while Hughes grabbed his second just after the hour mark. Substitute Jefferies, Bodenham and Williams added further goals late on to complete the rout.

Hughes and Young lead scoring spree

The five-goal haul from Hughes and Young was central to the victory. Their combination play stretched the Ammanford defence repeatedly, with Young’s finishing proving particularly clinical. The result sends a clear message to the rest of the league about the Saints' attacking firepower, having now scored 44 goals in just 13 league games while conceding only six.

Squad rotation and substitutions

Both managers utilised their benches, making four changes each during the match. The Saints' depth allowed them to maintain intensity throughout, with the late scorers all coming from players introduced in the second half.

League standing and next fixture

The win solidifies The New Saints' position at the summit of the Cymru Premier. They remain six points clear of nearest rivals GAP Connah's Quay with a perfect record of 12 wins and one draw. Their goal difference now stands at a formidable +38. This recent form, which includes scoring 17 goals in their last three matches, shows their dominance. Attention now turns to their next challenge, a home fixture against 11th-placed Briton Ferry on Saturday 14 November. This latest victory follows other commanding results, including a 9-0 win over Cambrian & Clydach on Saturday 3 October, a 6-1 win at Holywell on Friday 9 October, a 2-1 win at Airbus UK on Friday 16 October, and a 3-1 win at Trefelin on Saturday 26 September.