The New Saints FC vs. Connah’s Quay Nomads FC | FAW Welsh Cup 24/25 – Final

        Live ReportMatch Summary

        3. Connor Roberts wins the JD Welsh Cup in the last game of his career as he retires on winning the treble with The New Saints.

        4. Craig Harrison provides his post match reaction after The New Saints come from behind to beat Connah’s Quay Nomads.

        5. Match Report

          The New Saints completed a remarkable clean sweep of domestic titles after they came from behind to defeat Connah’s Quay to lift the JD Welsh Cup final for the 10th time.

          It took just eight-minutes for the opening goal of the 136th JD Welsh Cup final to be scored as holder’s Connah’s Quay dealt a surprise early blow to The New Saints’ treble-winning aspirations.

          Read the full report by clicking here

        8. Full-time verdict: Jordan Williams was the hero for The New Saints with the winning goal as Craig Harrison’s side complete the domestic treble with a 2-1 win over a spirited and determined Connah’s Quay Nomads who enjoyed long periods of possession. The Nomads went into the match as JD Welsh Cup holders and took an early lead through Declan Poole before Rory Holden equalised, but it was Williams who took the credit for the decisive goal on 54 minutes of this competitive and entertaining match. The final whistle brings to an end to an incredible and memorable campaign for The New Saints with the Welsh Cup returning to Park Hall.

        9. 90' + 5'

          Substitution

          ASTLES Ryan replaces REDMOND Daniel Stephen

        10. 90'

          Six minutes of added time for the Nomads to find an equaliser.

        11. A crowd of 1,330 here at Rodney Parade this afternoon.

        12. Chris Marriott of the Nomads plays the ball forward.

        13. 78'

          A really good spell of consistent pressure from the Nomads culminates with Bratley testing Roberts with an effort from the edge of the area. The Saints remain one goal head

        14. 76'

          Substitution

          CLARK Ben replaces HOLDEN Rory

        15. 68'

          The Nomads desperately trying to get themselves back into this match and are putting some pressure on the Saints defence. It’s still all to play for here at Rodney Parade.

        16. Jordan Williams celebrates putting The New Saints ahead.

        18. 57'

          Substitution

          MWANDWE Lifumpa Yande replaces WOODCOCK Max

        19. 57'

          Substitution

          DURRANT Samuel replaces OWENS Kris

        20. The New Saints won both league fixtures against Connah’s Quay Nomads 2-1 this season. They now lead 2-1 in the JD Welsh Cup Final too.

        21. 54'

          The New Saints take the lead for the first time in the match. Jordan Williams with a well-placed header past Ratcliffe to make the most of a fine cross from Redmond. It will be interesting to see how the Nomads react to this.

        22. 54'

          Goal

          WILLIAMS Jordan

        23. 46'

          The New Saints start the 2nd half. No changes from either team at half-time.

        24. Half-time verdict: An excellent start from JD Welsh Cup holders Connah’s Quay as Declan Poole put the Nomads ahead after just eight minutes. The New Saints responded and levelled through a fine strike from Rory Holden in what has been an entertaining final at the midway point with both teams showing real attacking intent. A tough one to call at this stage.

        25. 40'

          A big chance wasted for The New Saints as Williams fails to get a good connection from a cross and Ratcliffe comfortably collects.

        26. Ryan Brobbel of The New Saints plays the ball in midfield.

        28. 24'

          Yellow card

          WILLIAMS Daniel

        29. Nomads goalkeeper George Ratcliffe punches the ball clear.

        30. 23'

          It’s been a competitive final so far with both teams showing real attacking ambition. A few strong tackles to get the crowd on their feet and two well-taken goals. Nothing between the two teams at the midway point in the opening half.

        31. Rory Holden levels the score with a fine strike.

        32. 17'

          What a strike from Holden to put The New Saints level. A one-two with Brobbel from a free-kick on the edge of the area which gave Ratcliffe no chance.

        33. 17'

          Goal

          HOLDEN Rory

        34. 16'

          Yellow card

          DISNEY John James

        35. Here’s the goal that put the Nomads ahead.

        36. Declan Poole celebrates after putting the Nomads ahead.

        37. 9'

          Yellow card

          MARRIOTT Christopher Michael

        38. 8'

          The Nomads take the lead! A well-worked goal as Poole finishes past Roberts from close-range as Hughes finds him in space. A dream start for the JD Welsh Cup holders.

        39. 8'

          Goal

          POOLE Declan

        40. 8'

          Goal

          POOLE Declan

        41. 1'

          Substitution

          MARRIOTT Christopher Michael replaces RUSHTON Jonathan

        42. 1'

          We’re underway here at Rodney Parade as holders Connah’s Quay Nomads kick-off in the Newport sun.

        45. Jay Catton will hope to lead the Nomads to JD Welsh Cup glory and retain the trophy in the process.

        46. Craig Harrison is hoping to guide his The News Saints team to a domestic treble this afternoon. If TNS lift the trophy today, it will be their 10th triumph in the JD Welsh Cup Final.

        50. The Nomads dressing room is awaiting the arrival of the players.

        51. Take a look inside the The New Saints dressing room ahead of the match.

        58. Head to head

          There have been just two meetings between The New Saints and Connah’s Quay Nomads this season.

          The first match took place at the Essity Stadium in October and it was the Nomads that took the lead through Jack Kenny. However, Craig Harrison turned to his bench to turn the result around as substitutes Declan McManus and Ben Clark scored late in the match as the Saints claimed a 2-1 win.

          The return match at Park Hall took place on New Year’s Eve and it was the home side that went ahead through Ryan Brobbel before Noah Edwards levelled for the visitors.

          Jordan Williams would ensure that the Saints took maximum points with the winning goal to earn his side another 2-1 victory, while Kenny was sent off for the Nomads.

        59. The remaining treble winners

          The last time that The New Saints won the treble in 2016, it was Ryan Brobbel who played a part in securing it with a goal in the JD Welsh Cup final to help defeat Airbus 2-0.

          Nine years on, Brobbel is one of only two members of the playing squad that season – along with Adrian Cieslewicz – who remains at Park Hall as they aim to complete another treble in Sunday’s JD Welsh Cup final against Connah’s Quay Nomads.

          Hear from Brobbel here

        61. Jay Catton hopes for repeat success

          In what is a repeat of last season’s final, manager Jay Catton has called on his players to emulate last season’s success in the JD Welsh Cup Final by beating The New Saints once again.

          “It’s an opportunity for our players to replicate how great that day was. It was a really good final at Newport. It was competitive with chances for both sides, but we fought well, performed really well and on merit we won the Welsh Cup on the day.

          “It’s been what you would call a transitional season. A number of really good players have moved on to professional clubs. Losing those players has been difficult in this transitional period, but we still have a really, really good group of players. We’ve made the Welsh Cup Final for the second year on the bounce, and we’re looking forward to an exciting future.”

          Read more here

        64. Craig Harrison aware of Nomads strengths

          The New Saints have the opportunity to complete an incredible season with the domestic treble on Sunday when they take on Connah’s Quay Nomads. However, Craig Harrison – The New Saints boss – knows his team’s opponents are dangerous.

          “They’ve got good experienced players. I know that they’re very good players, very good professionals. They’re going to be disappointed about where they finished this season as in my opinion, with their squad, they should be finishing around fourth place.

          “From the players point of view they’ve got good professionals, really good lads that you would want in the trenches with you when the chips are down, so for them it’s an ideal opportunity if we’re not on it for them to claw their season back by qualifying for Europe and to win another trophy. We need to make sure that we’re on it and there’s no complacency whatsoever.”

          Read the full interview with Craig Harrison here

        65. Former Saint Chris Marriott eyeing European football

          Chris Marriott, now donning the colours of Connah’s Quay Nomads, has appeared in nine of the last 10 finals, winning the Cup on seven occasions with The New Saints.

          “It’s been a disappointing season for us in the league. For a club like Connah’s Quay and the players we’ve got, we were hoping to finish a lot higher and that’s been obvious for everyone to see. But the one thing we’re still in is the Welsh Cup final and that gives us a really good chance of achieving European football which is what Connah’s Quay strive for.

          “I think the Welsh Cup is a prestigious cup. I always said at TNS, that the Welsh Cup was just as good, if not better than winning the league.”

          Read the full interview here

        66. 🎸 Entertainment at the JD Welsh Cup Final

          There will be plenty of matchday entertainment and live music on offer for supporters visiting Rodney Parade.

          Supporters can enjoy use of the fan park from 2pm, with indoor and outdoor seating and refreshments available, there will also be a children’s inflatables park open to fans.

          Tinty and the Bucket Hats will perform on stage at the Fan Park while roaming entertainment comes from Samba Galez who will provide a festival feeling to the cup final. Prior to kick off, DJ Kay Russant will take to the main stage to get supporters ready for the game.

          There will be opportunities for photos with the JD Welsh Cup and Spikey the Dragon outiside the marquee.

          Supporters should make sure they are seated in time for the national anthem which will be sung by Craig Yates 10 minutes prior to kick off after the teams line up.

          For more supporter information, click here.

        68. The current holders route to the JD Welsh Cup Final.

        69. This is how The New Saints reached the JD Welsh Cup Final.

        71. JD Welsh Cup record

          The New Saints have lifted the JD Welsh Cup on nine previous occasions – a record only bettered by Wrexham, Cardiff City and Swansea City. Their first success was under their former name of Llansantffraid in 1995/96 as they defeated Barry Town on penalties after a famous 3-3 draw at the National Stadium in Cardiff.

          Their most recent success was in 2022/23 when Bala Town were defeated 6-0, the biggest margin of victory in the final since Wrexham beat Shrewsbury Town 7-0 in 1930/31.

          The Nomads won the competition Cup for the first time in 2017/18 as Aberystwyth were defeated 4-1 through goals from Michael Bakare, Andy Owens and a double from Michael Wilde.

          The Flintshire side then lifted the trophy for a second time last season as Harry Franklin and Josh Williams scored in a 2-1 win over The New Saints at Rodney Parade. The Nomads also reached the final in 1998 and 2019, but were beaten by Bangor City and The New Saints respectively.

        72. Meet the referee

          Tom Owen has been appointed as the referee for the 2025 JD Welsh Cup Final between The New Saints and Connah’s Quay Nomads.

          Owen will be assisted by John Bryant and Jordan Christopher, while John Jones is Fourth Official.

          A regular in the JD Cymru Premier, Owen is a current FIFA Match Official and therefore also officiates club and international fixtures across Europe. Having taken charge of two JD Welsh Cup semi-finals in the last three years – as well as being Fourth Official for the final in 2023 – Owen is now appointed as Referee for the final for the first time.

        73. 🎟️ Ticket Info

          Tickets can be bought online for the following prices (plus booking fee):

          Adults – £8.00
          Juniors (16 & Under) – £5.00

          All tickets bought online will be digitally issued through the Cymru Tickets app, no later than 24 hours before kick-off. Tickets purchased fewer than 48 hours before the match will be delivered no later than five hours before kick-off.

          Tickets will then be available to buy on the gate on matchday for increased prices:

          Adults – £15.00
          Juniors (16 & Under) – £10.00

        74. There is no live report available for this match

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