{"id":21093,"date":"2026-08-10T10:10:19","date_gmt":"2026-08-10T09:10:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/faw.cymru\/cymru-leagues\/?p=21093"},"modified":"2026-08-10T10:39:01","modified_gmt":"2026-08-10T09:39:01","slug":"novira-cymru-premier-round-up-ammanford-earn-hard-fought-point-on-home-debut","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/faw.cymru\/cymru-leagues\/news\/novira-cymru-premier-round-up-ammanford-earn-hard-fought-point-on-home-debut\/","title":{"rendered":"Novira Cymru Premier round-up: Ammanford earn hard-fought point on home debut"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/d20w35i08zcmee.cloudfront.net\/20260810091241\/2026-8-7_Ammanford-v-Colwyn-Bay_80-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-21096\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d20w35i08zcmee.cloudfront.net\/20260810091241\/2026-8-7_Ammanford-v-Colwyn-Bay_80-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/d20w35i08zcmee.cloudfront.net\/20260810091241\/2026-8-7_Ammanford-v-Colwyn-Bay_80-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/d20w35i08zcmee.cloudfront.net\/20260810091241\/2026-8-7_Ammanford-v-Colwyn-Bay_80-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/d20w35i08zcmee.cloudfront.net\/20260810091241\/2026-8-7_Ammanford-v-Colwyn-Bay_80-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/d20w35i08zcmee.cloudfront.net\/20260810091241\/2026-8-7_Ammanford-v-Colwyn-Bay_80-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ammanford came from two goals down to earn a 2-2 draw with Colwyn Bay in their first ever <a href=\"https:\/\/faw.cymru\/cymru-leagues\/cymru-premier\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Novira Cymru Premier<\/a> home fixture at the Rec on Friday.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Bay seemed to be in control of the contest as Adam Davies bundled the ball home from Jordan Davies\u2019 cross and Matty Hill fired in from Louis Robles\u2019 cutback to put the Seagulls two goals to the good at the interval.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ammanford were gifted a lifeline shortly before the hour mark though, as Hill\u2019s wayward headed clearance allowed Jonathan Evans to retrieve the ball and clinically curl past Mark Halstead.&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\/20260810091937\/2026-8-7_Ammanford-v-Colwyn-Bay_74-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-21098\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d20w35i08zcmee.cloudfront.net\/20260810091937\/2026-8-7_Ammanford-v-Colwyn-Bay_74-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/d20w35i08zcmee.cloudfront.net\/20260810091937\/2026-8-7_Ammanford-v-Colwyn-Bay_74-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/d20w35i08zcmee.cloudfront.net\/20260810091937\/2026-8-7_Ammanford-v-Colwyn-Bay_74-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/d20w35i08zcmee.cloudfront.net\/20260810091937\/2026-8-7_Ammanford-v-Colwyn-Bay_74-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/d20w35i08zcmee.cloudfront.net\/20260810091937\/2026-8-7_Ammanford-v-Colwyn-Bay_74-2048x1366.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Jonathan Evans made the move from Aberystwyth Town in the summer<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Ammanford\u2019s comeback was complete with five minutes to play as Ryan Astles\u2019 foul on Evans down the byline resulted in a penalty, which was calmly converted by Matt Delaney, who made it two goals in as many games to earn his side a hard-fought point.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cambrian United also claimed their first ever point in the top-flight as Liam Eason\u2019s late penalty salvaged a 1-1 draw against Briton Ferry Llansawel at the M&amp;P Group 3G.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ferry\u2019s top scorer from last season Tom Walters put the Reds ahead with 32 minutes on the clock as he headed home from Tom Price\u2019s corner at the back post.&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\/20260810092818\/2026-08-07_CambrianUnited_BritonFerryLlansawel_JE_240-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-21099\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d20w35i08zcmee.cloudfront.net\/20260810092818\/2026-08-07_CambrianUnited_BritonFerryLlansawel_JE_240-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/d20w35i08zcmee.cloudfront.net\/20260810092818\/2026-08-07_CambrianUnited_BritonFerryLlansawel_JE_240-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/d20w35i08zcmee.cloudfront.net\/20260810092818\/2026-08-07_CambrianUnited_BritonFerryLlansawel_JE_240-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/d20w35i08zcmee.cloudfront.net\/20260810092818\/2026-08-07_CambrianUnited_BritonFerryLlansawel_JE_240-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/d20w35i08zcmee.cloudfront.net\/20260810092818\/2026-08-07_CambrianUnited_BritonFerryLlansawel_JE_240-2048x1366.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Walters opened his account for the season after netting 12 goals last year<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>However, Eason nipped in front of Alex Gammond and forced a foul out of the Ferry captain to earn Cambrian a penalty. Eason stepped up from the spot and made no mistake as he drilled his effort past Will Fuller.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Cam Army agonizingly could only settle for a point despite their flurry of late opportunities, which saw Eason\u2019s header denied by the crossbar and Alex Bonthron\u2019s close-range volley denied by the post.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Barry Town United scored another late winner as Owen Brain\u2019s strike sealed a dramatic 3-2 win over Flint Town United at the Essity Stadium.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Elliott Dugan capitalised on a defensive error from Fling and tucked away the rebound from his own saved effort to put Barry ahead in the eighth minute. Flint were level just four minutes later though, as Joe Malkin scored from the penalty spot after he was fouled inside the area.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Silkmen edged in front on 26 minutes as former Novira Cymru Premier title winner Harrison McGahey played an accurate long ball into Harry Dean, who clinically found the bottom corner to score his first goal in Welsh domestic football. Tunde Owolabi nearly made it three for the home side later in the first half, but his powerful volley rattled the crossbar.&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\/20260810093715\/bala-1-1024x683.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-21100\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d20w35i08zcmee.cloudfront.net\/20260810093715\/bala-1-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/d20w35i08zcmee.cloudfront.net\/20260810093715\/bala-1-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/d20w35i08zcmee.cloudfront.net\/20260810093715\/bala-1-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/d20w35i08zcmee.cloudfront.net\/20260810093715\/bala-1.png 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Dean featured in 27 of Bala&#8217;s fixtures last season before the move to Flint<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Brain then brought Barry level nine minutes into the second half with a curling effort into the bottom corner from the edge of the area for his first goal of the evening. Dugan and Namory Kane both had glorious chances to put their respective sides ahead, but both players failed to find the net from close range.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, there would be a winning goal as both sides entered stoppage-time. Barry captain Callum Sainty had two efforts saved by Jack Flint in quick succession, but it was third time lucky for the visitors as Brain slammed the ball home to give Barry another late victory following their triumph against Cambrian United last weekend. Meanwhile, Flint have now conceded late goals in consecutive 3-2 losses.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Penybont staged an impressive comeback to earn a statement 2-1 victory over Caernarfon Town at The Oval.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Over 1,100 fans were in attendance as Caernarfon hosted their first Novira Cymru Premier match back at their renovated Oval, and it was the dream start for the Cofis as Zack Clarke tapped home from Adrian Cieslewicz\u2019s perfectly weighted low cross.&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\/20260810094118\/cfon-1024x683.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-21101\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d20w35i08zcmee.cloudfront.net\/20260810094118\/cfon-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/d20w35i08zcmee.cloudfront.net\/20260810094118\/cfon-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/d20w35i08zcmee.cloudfront.net\/20260810094118\/cfon-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/d20w35i08zcmee.cloudfront.net\/20260810094118\/cfon.png 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em><em>Zack Clarke was on target once again after finding the net against the Nomads last weekend<\/em><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Noah Edwards thought he had doubled Caernarfon\u2019s lead when he capitalised on a defensive mistake from Penybont, but luckily for the visitors, Edwards was ruled offside and the goal was disallowed.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Bont levelled the scoreline in the 19th minute through Tom Mehew\u2019s spectacular effort into the top corner from distance before Edwards\u2019 foul on Ryan Hill inside the area resulted in a penalty, which Hill himself stepped up to convert and turn the game around. <\/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\/20260810094722\/2026-08-07-Caernarfon-Town-vs-Penybont-FC-49-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-21102\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d20w35i08zcmee.cloudfront.net\/20260810094722\/2026-08-07-Caernarfon-Town-vs-Penybont-FC-49-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/d20w35i08zcmee.cloudfront.net\/20260810094722\/2026-08-07-Caernarfon-Town-vs-Penybont-FC-49-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/d20w35i08zcmee.cloudfront.net\/20260810094722\/2026-08-07-Caernarfon-Town-vs-Penybont-FC-49-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/d20w35i08zcmee.cloudfront.net\/20260810094722\/2026-08-07-Caernarfon-Town-vs-Penybont-FC-49-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/d20w35i08zcmee.cloudfront.net\/20260810094722\/2026-08-07-Caernarfon-Town-vs-Penybont-FC-49-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>A dream turnaround for Penybont\u2019s new signings as both found the net for the first time<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Rhys Griffiths\u2019 side held on to their lead to earn their first competitive win since last season\u2019s European Play-Off Final.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Llandudno produced an emphatic first half display to triumph 4-0 over fellow newly-promoted side Trefelin at Ynys Park.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Llandudno were awarded a penalty in the 23rd minute after Harvey Bennett went to ground following a high challenge from Trefelin captain Jordan Davies. Bennett stepped up from the spot and rolled home into the bottom corner, sending Scott Coughlin the wrong way in the process.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Bennett\u2019s penalty opened the floodgates for the Seasiders as headers from Callum Stephens and Adam Stephens within the space of seven minutes made it 3-0.&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\/20260810095311\/2026-08-07_Trefelin-BGC-v-Llandudno-FC_046-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-21103\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d20w35i08zcmee.cloudfront.net\/20260810095311\/2026-08-07_Trefelin-BGC-v-Llandudno-FC_046-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/d20w35i08zcmee.cloudfront.net\/20260810095311\/2026-08-07_Trefelin-BGC-v-Llandudno-FC_046-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/d20w35i08zcmee.cloudfront.net\/20260810095311\/2026-08-07_Trefelin-BGC-v-Llandudno-FC_046-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/d20w35i08zcmee.cloudfront.net\/20260810095311\/2026-08-07_Trefelin-BGC-v-Llandudno-FC_046-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/d20w35i08zcmee.cloudfront.net\/20260810095311\/2026-08-07_Trefelin-BGC-v-Llandudno-FC_046-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>A day to remember for the Stephens family as Anthony wore the captain\u2019s armband while Callum and Adam both found the net<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Bennett bagged his second of the evening five minutes before half-time to cap off a wonderful first period for Jordan Hadaway\u2019s side as the forward simply fired in the rebound from Adam Stephens\u2019 lob, which struck the post.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tref improved, but some important saves from Joel Torrance ensured the visitors headed back to the North Wales coast with three points and a clean sheet.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Connah\u2019s Quay Nomads avenged their opening weekend defeat with a 3-1 victory over Holywell Town at Barton\u2019s North Wales Stadium.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Nomads found the breakthrough in the 28th minute as Joe Simatupang-Ferguson went on a magnificent solo run and laid the ball out to Callum West, who delivered a low ball which Holywell defender Sam Baker turned into his own net.&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\/20260810095953\/20260807_HolywellTown_vs_CQNomads_NCM-0147-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-21104\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d20w35i08zcmee.cloudfront.net\/20260810095953\/20260807_HolywellTown_vs_CQNomads_NCM-0147-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/d20w35i08zcmee.cloudfront.net\/20260810095953\/20260807_HolywellTown_vs_CQNomads_NCM-0147-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/d20w35i08zcmee.cloudfront.net\/20260810095953\/20260807_HolywellTown_vs_CQNomads_NCM-0147-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/d20w35i08zcmee.cloudfront.net\/20260810095953\/20260807_HolywellTown_vs_CQNomads_NCM-0147-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/d20w35i08zcmee.cloudfront.net\/20260810095953\/20260807_HolywellTown_vs_CQNomads_NCM-0147-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Joe Simatupang-Ferguson was named Runcorn Linnets\u2019 Player of the Year last season before making the move to the Novira Cymru Premier<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Harry Franklin quickly doubled Connah\u2019s Quay\u2019s advantage as he latched onto Max Woodcock\u2019s long ball and sent a composed finish beyond Alex Swindell.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Holywell halved the deficit in bizarre fashion as Ieuan Hewitt\u2019s long throw sailed over everybody, including Nomads goalkeeper Chris Renshaw, but Egyptian forward Hussein Mehasseb restored the visitors\u2019 two-goal cushion with a deft finish from close range.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There were two lengthy VAR checks in the second half for potential red cards for Mark Winslade and Conor Partridge, but neither player was sent off as the Nomads got off the mark.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cardiff Met continued their bright start to the season with a 2-0 win over Airbus UK Broughton at the Hollingsworth Group Stadium.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"819\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/d20w35i08zcmee.cloudfront.net\/20260810100308\/HPMVdooXYAAATPF-819x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-21106\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d20w35i08zcmee.cloudfront.net\/20260810100308\/HPMVdooXYAAATPF-819x1024.jpeg 819w, https:\/\/d20w35i08zcmee.cloudfront.net\/20260810100308\/HPMVdooXYAAATPF-240x300.jpeg 240w, https:\/\/d20w35i08zcmee.cloudfront.net\/20260810100308\/HPMVdooXYAAATPF-768x960.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/d20w35i08zcmee.cloudfront.net\/20260810100308\/HPMVdooXYAAATPF.jpeg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 819px) 100vw, 819px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Airbus probably should have taken the lead with the first real opportunity of the match as George Peers met Joe Palmer\u2019s long ball, but could only fire wide of the target when he only had Arron Davies to beat.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A moment of brilliance from Ryan Reynolds put Met in front midway through the first half as the midfielder retrieved the ball on the edge of the area and sent a superb strike into the top corner, leaving Louis Fallon no chance of the save.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Davies made some crucial saves in the second half to maintain Met\u2019s lead before Jasper Payne, who scored a hat-trick against Holywell on the opening weekend, wrapped up all three points for Archers by steering Aaron Wildig\u2019s low cross into the back of the net. Met now join Llandudno and Barry Town United as the only three clubs to win their opening two league matches.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Champions The New Saints marked their first home game with a win as goals from Josh Lock and Rhys Hughes secured a 2-0 victory over Haverfordwest County at Park Hall.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Jordan Williams and Lock both had glorious chances to put Saints ahead from close range, but their efforts were straight at Ifan Knott. However, the hosts eventually found their opening goal in first half stoppage-time as Lock brought down Dynel Simeu\u2019s long ball, turned onto his left foot and placed his effort into the far corner.&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\/20260810100616\/206_FAW_TNS_HAVERFORDWEST_JB-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-21107\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d20w35i08zcmee.cloudfront.net\/20260810100616\/206_FAW_TNS_HAVERFORDWEST_JB-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/d20w35i08zcmee.cloudfront.net\/20260810100616\/206_FAW_TNS_HAVERFORDWEST_JB-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/d20w35i08zcmee.cloudfront.net\/20260810100616\/206_FAW_TNS_HAVERFORDWEST_JB-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/d20w35i08zcmee.cloudfront.net\/20260810100616\/206_FAW_TNS_HAVERFORDWEST_JB-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/d20w35i08zcmee.cloudfront.net\/20260810100616\/206_FAW_TNS_HAVERFORDWEST_JB-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Lock opened his league account for the senior side after progressing through the development team and loan spells<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>TNS were awarded a penalty in the 72nd minute as Hughes\u2019 volley struck Clayton Green\u2019s arm inside the area. 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