Haverfordwest County AFC return to action on Friday evening when we welcome Newtown to LHP Stadium in Carmarthen, hoping to maintain our positive start to the 2024-25 JD Cymru Premier season.

The Bluebirds shared the spoils with fellow unbeaten side Cardiff Metropolitan at Cyncoed Campus on Bank Holiday Monday, with the goalless draw adding another point to our tally as we sit fourth in the standings, joint on eight points with Bala Town, the Archers and Penybont above us.

The Robins were also in south Wales in the previous round, as they came from 1-0 down to defeat Barry Town United 2-1 at Jenner Park. Keenan Patten’s goal inside the first minute was cancelled out nine minutes later by Aaron Williams, before the striker headed home from close range four minutes into the second half to seal the victory for the Powys side.

Scott Ruscoe’s side, who currently find themselves fifth, opened their season with a 4-1 win at home to Aberystwyth Town, before a goalless draw away at Penybont was followed by a 4-0 defeat at home to Caernarfon Town.

You have to go back to October 2023 for the most recent meeting between the sides. On that occasion, main marksman Williams’ fourth-minute goal was cancelled out by an own goal from goalkeeper Andy Wycherley.

The fixture will be played in front of the live Sgorio cameras in Carmarthen, with coverage getting under way at 19:40 on S4C Clic, Facebook and YouTube.

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Newtown – At a glance

Founded – 1875

Ground – Latham Park

Manager – Scott Ruscoe

Captain – Shane Sutton

Last five meetings

October 28, 2023: Newtown 1-1 Haverfordwest County

September 9, 2023: Haverfordwest County 0-4 Newtown

May 13, 2023: Newtown 1-1 Haverfordwest County (3-4 pens)

December 11, 2022: Newtown 2-0 Haverfordwest County

September 3, 2022: Haverfordwest County 2-3 Newtown

Form guide

Haverfordwest County

W W D D

Newtown

W D L W

Key player

Aaron Williams

Officials

Referee: Bryn Markham-Jones

Assistants: Ashley Davis and Michelle Portelli

Fourth official: Ben Williams

Observer: Nigel Richards

JD Cymru Premier MD5 fixtures

Kick-off times are 14:30 unless stated

Friday 30 August

Haverfordwest County vs. Newtown (19:45 – Live on Sgorio)

Saturday 31 August

Bala Town vs. Penybont

Briton Ferry Llansawel vs. Connah’s Quay Nomads

Caernarfon Town vs. Cardiff Metropolitan

Barry Town United vs. Flint Town United

Tuesday 3 September

The New Saints vs. Aberystwyth Town (19:45)

Previous meeting