Cymru Premier: Barry maintain perfect start but Llandudno lose

Barry Town extended their 100% start in the Cymru Premier with a 3-1 win over Holywell Town, while Cardiff Met suffered a 5-0 defeat to The New Saints. Llandudno's perfect start ended as Penybont claimed a 2-1 victory.

22 Aug 2026

Updated 22 Aug 2026 By Emma Danvers · senior correspondent

Barry Town Extend Perfect Start

Barry Town maintained their 100% record in the Cymru Premier with a 3-1 victory over newly-promoted Holywell Town. Caio Hughes gave Holywell an early lead after 15 minutes, but Elliott Dugan equalized just past halftime. Owen Brain added a third with a free-kick, and Jack Shaw sealed the win in added time. Steve Jenkins' side left Holywell without a point since their return to the top flight.

Cardiff Met Crushed by The New Saints

Champions The New Saints extended their unbeaten run with a 5-0 thrashing of Cardiff Met. Ben Wilson opened the scoring from a penalty in first-half stoppage time, following a VAR-aided disqualification of James Clarke. Rhys Hughes and Wilson added goals before Dynel Sinou and Rory Holden completed the rout in stoppage time. Cardiff Met endured a second consecutive league defeat.

Other Match Highlights

Cambrian United secured a 3-0 win over Haverfordwest County, while Colwyn Bay edged out Airbus UK 1-0. Briton Ferry Llansawel claimed their first away win, and Penybont ended Llandudno's perfect start with a 2-1 victory. Trefelin remained bottom after a 2-0 loss to Caernarfon Town.