{"id":18373,"date":"2026-04-16T10:55:47","date_gmt":"2026-04-16T09:55:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/faw.cymru\/cymru-leagues\/?p=18373"},"modified":"2026-04-18T16:53:19","modified_gmt":"2026-04-18T15:53:19","slug":"jd-cymru-leagues-games-to-watch-bala-town-briton-ferry-llansawel","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/faw.cymru\/cymru-leagues\/news\/jd-cymru-leagues-games-to-watch-bala-town-briton-ferry-llansawel\/","title":{"rendered":"JD Cymru Leagues Games to Watch: 18 April"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"819\" src=\"https:\/\/d20w35i08zcmee.cloudfront.net\/2025-09-19-Bala-Town-vs-Briton-Ferry-Llansawel-71-1024x819.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18374\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d20w35i08zcmee.cloudfront.net\/2025-09-19-Bala-Town-vs-Briton-Ferry-Llansawel-71-1024x819.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/d20w35i08zcmee.cloudfront.net\/2025-09-19-Bala-Town-vs-Briton-Ferry-Llansawel-71-300x240.jpg 300w, https:\/\/d20w35i08zcmee.cloudfront.net\/2025-09-19-Bala-Town-vs-Briton-Ferry-Llansawel-71-768x614.jpg 768w, https:\/\/d20w35i08zcmee.cloudfront.net\/2025-09-19-Bala-Town-vs-Briton-Ferry-Llansawel-71-1536x1229.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/d20w35i08zcmee.cloudfront.net\/2025-09-19-Bala-Town-vs-Briton-Ferry-Llansawel-71-2048x1638.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The final day is here in the JD Cymru Leagues, as the battles for titles, promotion, play-offs and survival all reach a dramatic climax. Here are the key games to watch.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>JD Cymru Premier &#8211; <strong><strong>Bala Town vs Briton Ferry Llansawel<\/strong><\/strong> (Saturday, 5:15pm)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Bala Town will be relegated from the JD Cymru Premier if they fail to beat Briton Ferry Llansawel at Maes Tegid on Saturday.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Bala bounced back to winning ways with a 5-0 win over Llanelli Town a fortnight ago &#8211; their biggest league win since September 2022 &#8211; to ensure the fight for survival would be taken down to the final day. Steve Fisher\u2019s side must claim all three points against Briton Ferry and hope Flint Town United drop points away to Cardiff Met if they are to remain in the top-flight.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/d20w35i08zcmee.cloudfront.net\/2026-04-03_LlanelliTown_BalaTown_262-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d20w35i08zcmee.cloudfront.net\/2026-04-03_LlanelliTown_BalaTown_262-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/d20w35i08zcmee.cloudfront.net\/2026-04-03_LlanelliTown_BalaTown_262-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/d20w35i08zcmee.cloudfront.net\/2026-04-03_LlanelliTown_BalaTown_262-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/d20w35i08zcmee.cloudfront.net\/2026-04-03_LlanelliTown_BalaTown_262-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/d20w35i08zcmee.cloudfront.net\/2026-04-03_LlanelliTown_BalaTown_262-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Bala Town have been in the top flight of Welsh football since 2009<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Ferry began April with a 3-1 home win over Cardiff Met &#8211; their fourth victory in six matches. Andy Dyer\u2019s side still have slim hopes of reaching the European Play-Offs, but they must beat Bala and hope already-relegated Llanelli Town can overcome Haverfordwest County, who currently occupy top spot in the Play-Off Conference.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Both teams shared the points in a 2-2 draw in September, but Ferry earned 2-0 win in November before a 2-1 triumph in February\u2019s reverse Phase Two fixture. Ferry talisman Tom Walters has four goal contributions across those three games this season.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.campaignware.com\/cymru\/jdcymruleaguesmatchpredictor\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Predict the outcome of <strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>Bala Town<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong> vs Briton Ferry Llansawel in our JD Cymru Leagues Match Predictor<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>JD Cymru North &#8211; Airbus UK Broughton vs <strong>Llandudno (Saturday, 12:30pm)<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>JD Cymru North champions Llandudno conclude their stellar campaign with a trip to face second-place Airbus UK Broughton at the Hollingsworth Group Stadium on Saturday.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Llandudno were crowned champions with a victory over Guilsfield at the beginning of April before the Seasiders triumphed 2-1 away to Newtown for their 13th consecutive league win. Another victory for Jordan Hadaway\u2019s side on Saturday would see them equal the highest ever points tally (83) achieved by a team in the JD Cymru North, with that record currently held by Colwyn Bay in the 2022\/23 season.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"819\" src=\"https:\/\/d20w35i08zcmee.cloudfront.net\/2025-10-31_Llandudno_v_Airbus_UK_Broughton_ct_085-1024x819.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18376\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d20w35i08zcmee.cloudfront.net\/2025-10-31_Llandudno_v_Airbus_UK_Broughton_ct_085-1024x819.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/d20w35i08zcmee.cloudfront.net\/2025-10-31_Llandudno_v_Airbus_UK_Broughton_ct_085-300x240.jpg 300w, https:\/\/d20w35i08zcmee.cloudfront.net\/2025-10-31_Llandudno_v_Airbus_UK_Broughton_ct_085-768x614.jpg 768w, https:\/\/d20w35i08zcmee.cloudfront.net\/2025-10-31_Llandudno_v_Airbus_UK_Broughton_ct_085-1536x1229.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/d20w35i08zcmee.cloudfront.net\/2025-10-31_Llandudno_v_Airbus_UK_Broughton_ct_085-2048x1638.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>George Peers will hope to find the net this time round against Llandudno as he trails the golden boot by one goal<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Airbus are guaranteed to finish as runners-up, but the Wingmakers can look forward to joining Llandudno in the JD Cymru Premier next season after both sides were successful in their FAW Tier One Licence applications. Airbus have won their last two league matches with a pair of 3-0 victories over Guilsfield and Holywell Town, so will be hoping to continue building momentum ahead of their Welsh Blood Service League Cup Finao against Afan Lido next weekend.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Callum Stephens scored a hat-trick as Llandudno earned a 5-0 win over Airbus in October\u2019s reverse fixture.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.campaignware.com\/cymru\/jdcymruleaguesmatchpredictor\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Predict the outcome of Airbus UK Broughton vs <strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>Llandudno <\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong>in our JD Cymru Leagues Match Predictor<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>JD Cymru South \u2013 <strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>Cwmbran Celtic vs Ammanford<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong> (Saturday, 12:30pm)<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ammanford will secure promotion to the JD Cymru Premier if they beat already-relegated Cwmbran Celtic at Avondale Park on Saturday.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ammanford currently sit third in the JD Cymru South &#8211; one point above fourth-place Caerau Ely heading into the final day, meaning they must match or better Caerau\u2019s result away to Pontypridd United if they are to confirm a spot in the top three. Wyn Thomas\u2019 side extended their unbeaten run in the league to six matches with an emphatic 4-0 win over Newport City last time out.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/d20w35i08zcmee.cloudfront.net\/2026_04_03_Ammanford-v-Newport-City_80-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18377\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d20w35i08zcmee.cloudfront.net\/2026_04_03_Ammanford-v-Newport-City_80-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/d20w35i08zcmee.cloudfront.net\/2026_04_03_Ammanford-v-Newport-City_80-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/d20w35i08zcmee.cloudfront.net\/2026_04_03_Ammanford-v-Newport-City_80-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/d20w35i08zcmee.cloudfront.net\/2026_04_03_Ammanford-v-Newport-City_80-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/d20w35i08zcmee.cloudfront.net\/2026_04_03_Ammanford-v-Newport-City_80-2048x1366.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Ammanford\u2019s captain and record appearance holder Euros Griffiths will hope to lead his side to a first-ever promotion to the top flight.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Celtic are already guaranteed to finish bottom of the JD Cymru South, but Simon Berry\u2019s side finally found some joy last weekend with a 3-1 victory over Aberystwyth Town, which brought their 364 day wait for a win to an end.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Veteran Euros Griffiths scored an equaliser and then set up Macsen Llewelyn for a stoppage-time winner as Ammanford sealed a 2-1 win over Celtic in October\u2019s first league meeting between the two sides.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>JD Cymru South \u2013 <strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>Newport City v Trefelin<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong> (Saturday, 12:30pm)<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Trefelin will claim the JD Cymru South title if they win away at Newport City on Saturday. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Andy Hill&#8217;s side have already secured promotion to the JD Cymru Premier and currently sit two points above second-place Cambrian United ahead of the final day. Tref will also clinch top spot if Cambrian fail to win away at Llantwit Major. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Trefelin have won 19 of their last 20 league matches, only losing to Cambrian in that run, and have scored 21 goals in the last four matches alone. They remain unbeaten away from home in the JD Cymru South this season, winning 13 of their 14 games on the road this term. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/d20w35i08zcmee.cloudfront.net\/2026-2-20_Trefelin-v-Ynyshir-Albions_37-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17484\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d20w35i08zcmee.cloudfront.net\/2026-2-20_Trefelin-v-Ynyshir-Albions_37-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/d20w35i08zcmee.cloudfront.net\/2026-2-20_Trefelin-v-Ynyshir-Albions_37-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/d20w35i08zcmee.cloudfront.net\/2026-2-20_Trefelin-v-Ynyshir-Albions_37-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/d20w35i08zcmee.cloudfront.net\/2026-2-20_Trefelin-v-Ynyshir-Albions_37.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Trefelin remain unbeaten away from home in the JD Cymru South this season<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Newport City had promotion ambitions of their own at the start of the season but have faded away after a promising start. The Steelmen have won just one of their last seven games, falling to a 4-0 defeat away at Ammanford last time out, and currently sit ninth in the table. 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