Cymru Premier: The New Saints Secure Comeback Victory Against Haverfordwest County

Josh Pask registered his inaugural league goal of the current season for The New Saints in their match against Haverfordwest County. On Friday, November 8, Aberystwyth Town defeated Newtown 3-1. This marked the Seasiders’ third league victory of the season, enabling them to move away from the bottom of the standings. Niall Flint and Rico Patterson each scored for the home side during the first half at Park Avenue, with Patterson’s goal originating from an impressive free-kick. Josh Lock netted his fourth goal of the season for the Robins in the middle of the second half, however, Jonathan Evans secured a third goal for Aber late in the game, propelling them to 11th position. On Saturday, November 9, Barry Town secured a 3-2 win over Connah’s Quay Nomads. Ieuan Owen’s remarkable late individual goal sealed the win for the home team, despite the match appearing destined for a 2-2 draw. Kayne McLaggon put Barry ahead in the first half, only for Rhys Hughes to level the score after halftime. Owen subsequently restored Barry’s lead, but Hughes once more found the net. In the 88th minute, Owen retrieved the ball at the halfway line, bypassed two defenders, and calmly slotted it into the goal to secure the victory. Caernarfon Town defeated Briton Ferry 1-0. Darren Thomas’s goal in the first half proved sufficient for Caernarfon to claim all three points and end a four-game winless streak. Caernarfon maintains its position in the top half of the league standings, whereas Briton Ferry occupies the last place. Penybont triumphed over Flint Town with a 3-1 scoreline. Penybont prolonged their undefeated streak at the summit of the table by securing a home win against Flint. The decisive scoring occurred in the first half, featuring goals from James Crole, Mael Davies, and Chris Venables, while Harry Owen scored for Flint shortly after halftime. Bont holds a seven-point advantage over The New Saints, who possess three outstanding matches following their participation in European competitions. Cardiff Met and Bala Town played to a 3-3 draw. Kieran Lloyd and Osebi Abadaki traded goals in the first half, before Nathan Peate and Joe Malkin established a significant second-half lead for Bala. Met subsequently rallied with goals from Jake Morris and Tom Vincent, resulting in a shared outcome, marking Bala’s fifth consecutive draw. On Sunday, November 10, The New Saints secured a 2-1 win against Haverfordwest County. TNS overcame an initial deficit to achieve victory over Haverfordwest. The Bluebirds gained the advantage following a decisive counter-attack at Park Hall in the 18th minute, with Corey Shephard setting up Ben Fawcett for a tap-in goal. Josh Pask scored from a Ryan Brobbel free-kick, equalizing the score before the interval, and an Ash Baker header in the 52nd minute secured all three points for the Saints. This triumph brought Craig Harrison’s squad, currently in second place, to within four points of league leaders Penybont, and extended their lead over third-placed Haverfordwest to four points.