The New Saints delivered a commanding away performance to defeat Holywell 6-1 in the Cymru Premier on Friday. The result extends their winning run to five matches and solidifies their place at the summit of the league table, where they now hold a six-point lead.
Young opened the scoring from the penalty spot after half an hour. Holywell responded through Sullivan seven minutes later, but the Saints quickly reasserted control. Hughes restored the lead shortly after the restart, and Lock added a third. Bodenham and Clark then scored in quick succession before Williams converted a late penalty to complete the rout.
Manager Craig Harrison made four changes during the second half to maintain the team's intensity. He introduced Williams, Farrell, Jefferies, Clark and Nolan from the bench as the game progressed. The Saints' relentless form has seen them win all 13 of their league fixtures this season, amassing 37 points and a goal difference of plus 38.
This emphatic victory serves as ideal preparation for the upcoming Welsh Cup tie. The Saints travel to face Airbus UK at The Airfield next Friday evening. Their next league assignment is a top-of-the-table clash against second-placed GAP Connah's Quay at Park Hall on the final day of October.
