Haverfordwest County take on Llanelli Town in the JD Cymru Premier for the first time in 14 years when the Bluebirds head to Stebonheath Park on Friday evening.
County suffered a 3-2 defeat to Barry Town United at the Ogi Bridge Meadow on Tuesday evening. In a see-saw contest, the Blues twice came from behind to draw level before Ben Margetson’s 89th-minute header secured a late win for the Dragons.
The Reds picked up their first win of the season on Tuesday with a 2-1 come-from-behind victory at Briton Ferry Llansawel. Former Bluebird Rio Dyer’s goal had given Ferry the lead, but Lee John’s men responded through Rio Booth and another ex-Bluebird, Danny Williams, to claim all three points at the Renewable Centre Stadium.
The most recent meeting between the sides came back in December 2024 in the fourth round of the JD Welsh Cup. On that occasion, the Reds ran out 2-0 winners at LHP Stadium thanks to a brace from Ethan Cann.
The Bluebirds currently find themselves 11th in the standings, one place and one point above the Reds. The Town still hold a game in hand over the majority of sides above them, as we approach the half way point of Phase One in the JD Cymru Premier.
Llanelli Town – At a glance
Reformed – 2013
Ground – Stebonheath Park
Manager – Lee John
Captain – Joe Hopkins
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Last five meetings
December 13, 2024: Haverfordwest County 0-2 Llanelli Town
January 3, 2020: Llanelli Town 0-1 Haverfordwest County
December 27, 2019: Haverfordwest County 4-1 Llanelli Town
August 28, 2018: Haverfordwest County 3-0 Llanelli Town
March 27, 2018: Llanelli Town 2-0 Haverfordwest County
Form guide
Llanelli Town
L L L D W
Haverfordwest County
L W L L L
Key player
Joe Lloyd
Officials
Referee: Alex McInch
Assistants: Johnathon Bryant and Jordan Christopher
Fourth official: Jordan Harman
Referee observer: John Davies
How to follow
If you’re not able to make it to Stebonheath Park for the game, you can still keep up with the action by following live, play-by-play commentary on our YouTube channel with The Bluebirds Nest Live, which brings supporters closer to the action! Ryan Evans will be there to describe all the action. To listen along, simply follow this link, or click on the video link below.
JD Cymru Premier MD10 fixtures
Kick-off times are 14:30 unless stated
Friday 26 September
Bala Town vs. Newtown (19:45)
Llanelli Town vs. Haverfordwest County (19:45)
Saturday 27 September
Barry Town United vs. Connah’s Quay Nomads
Penybont vs. Colwyn Bay
Flint Town United vs. Briton Ferry Llansawel (17:15 – Live on Sgorio)
