The JD Welsh Cup second round takes centre stage this weekend, as Haverfordwest County head to Stebonheath Park to take on Llanelli Town on Friday evening.
The Bluebirds made it back-to-back home wins at the Ogi Bridge Meadow with a 2-0 success against Bala Town last Friday. Greg Walters’ well-taken goal opened the scoring, before Beh Ahmun’s header sealed the points for the Town.
The Reds suffered a 4-0 defeat to Flint Town United in their most recent outing last Saturday. A hat-trick from Elliott Reeves, as well as a goal from Jake Canavan, earned the Silkmen a comprehensive win at the Essity Stadium, condemning Lee John’s side to their third successive reverse.
The most recent meeting between the sides came just three weeks ago. On that occasion, the Reds recorded a 1-0 victory thanks to a first-half goal from ex-Bluebird Danny Williams.
The two teams also met in last season’s edition of the JD Welsh Cup, with Llanelli running out 2-0 winners at the LHP Stadium in Carmarthen thanks to a brace from Ethan Cann.
Llanelli Town – At a glance
Reformed – 2013
Ground – Stebonheath Park
Manager – Lee John
Captain – Joe Hopkins
Last five meetings
September 26, 2025: Llanelli Town 1-0 Haverfordwest County
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
Form guide
Llanelli Town
W W L L L
Haverfordwest County
L L W L W
Key player
Theo Wharton
Officials
Referee: Jordan Harman
Assistants: Ian Bird and James Young
Fourth official: Charlotte Carpenter
Referee observer: Nigel Richards
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.
JD Welsh Cup second round ties
Kick-off times are 14:00 unless stated
Friday 17 October
Colwyn Bay vs. Kinmel Bay (19:30)
Goytre United vs. Cambrian United (19:30)
Pontypridd United vs. Cefn Cribwr (19:30)
Llanelli Town vs. Haverfordwest County (19:45)
Llandudno vs. Flint Mountain (20:00)
Saturday 18 October
Holywell Town vs. Rhostyllen
Bangor City 1876 vs. Guilsfield
Bow Street vs. Flint Town United (12:45 – Live on Sgorio)
Caersws vs. Dolgellau Athletic
Porthmadog vs. Buckley Town
Gresford Athletic vs. Llanrug United
Rhyl 1879 vs. Brickfield Rangers
Holyhead Hotspur vs. Airbus UK Broughton
Bala Town vs. Connah’s Quay Nomads
Broughton United vs. Trearddur Bay
Mold Alexandra vs. The New Saints
Newtown vs. Caernarfon Town (14:30)
Llannefydd vs. Penrhyncoch
Aberystwyth Town vs. Barry Town United
AFC Llwydcoed vs. Treowen Stars
Blaenavon Blues vs. Pontyclun
Briton Ferry Llansawel vs. Penybont
Caerau Ely vs. Morriston Town
Caldicot Town vs. Penrhiwceiber Rangers
Cardiff Metropolitan vs. Taffs Well
Carmarthen Town vs. Trethomas Bluebirds
Dinas Powys vs. Cardiff Draconians
Garden Village vs. Glynneath Town
Llantwit Major vs. Cwmbran Town
Newport City vs. Penygraig United
Port Talbot Town vs. Afan Lido
Pure Swansea vs. Trefelin
