The New Saints FC have been involved in significant squad movement during the summer transfer window, with several players moving to Cymru Premier rivals Caernarfon Town. The club also faces a major televised fixture this Saturday against league leaders Barry Town United. The Saints currently sit first in the Premier League with 19 points from seven games, holding a one-point lead at the top.
According to the official transfer tracker published by the Football Association of Wales, Caernarfon Town completed a triple raid on The New Saints' squad. The players making the move north are defender Sion Bradley, forward Zack Clarke, and midfielder Jake Canavan. Their departures were part of a busy window for the Canaries, who also brought in several players from Connah's Quay Nomads.
In a corresponding move, young forward Brad Young moved in the opposite direction, joining The New Saints from Caernarfon. This exchange of personnel highlights the fluid nature of the domestic market within the Cymru Premier. The Saints' overall defensive record this season remains strong, having conceded only three goals in seven league matches.
This weekend's key match at Park Hall will be available to watch live for free. The 5:15 PM kick-off on Saturday, September 5, will be streamed on S4C Clic, BBC iPlayer, and the Sgorio YouTube channel. English-language commentary will be available across all platforms.
The Sgorio YouTube stream requires no login, offering the simplest access for supporters. This broadcasting arrangement is part of an expanded partnership between S4C and the BBC during 2026, making Welsh football more accessible. Fans can plan their viewing around the team's upcoming schedule, which includes a home match against GAP Connah's Quay FC on October 31st.
The fixture pits the top two teams in the Cymru Premier against each other, with Barry holding a perfect six-win record. A report from the FAW's 'Games to Watch' feature notes that Barry's start equals a feat last achieved by The New Saints in the 2016/17 season. Barry's attack, led by Elliott Dugan and Owen Brain, has been prolific, contributing to their surprise lead.
The Saints, however, are the reigning champions and have responded to an opening-day draw with five consecutive victories. Their latest win was a dramatic 3-2 triumph over Caernarfon Town, sealed by a late Danny Davies strike. Craig Harrison's side has scored 17 goals this campaign, creating a formidable goal difference of +14.
The FAW's comprehensive roundup listed all ins and outs for every Cymru Premier and Cymru South club. For The New Saints, the focus was on the departures to Caernarfon, while other clubs like Barry Town United underwent more extensive squad rebuilds. Barry lost key figures including Ieuan Owen, Ollie Hulbert, and Ben Margetson but have started the season strongly regardless.
The transfer window officially closed on Tuesday, September 1, concluding a period of activity across the Welsh leagues. Supporters can review the full composition of the current squad on our dedicated squad page. The New Saints' next challenge is maintaining their league position ahead of the October fixture against third-placed Connah's Quay.
