Haverfordwest County AFC will be aiming to build on their positive start to the season when they welcome Penybont to LHP Stadium in Carmarthen on Friday evening.
After back-to-back away wins at Connah’s Quay Nomads and Caernarfon Town respectively, the Bluebirds are full of confidence as they prepare for their first league game at their temporary home.
Owain Jones’ 91st-minute goal clinched a dramatic victory at the Carling Oval last Saturday, after Mathew Jones’ strike had cancelled out Ben Ahmun’s opener.
The Bridgend side have also made an encourgaing start to the campaign, with their opening-day win over newly-promoted Briton Ferry Llansawel followed up with a goalless draw at home to Newtown last Friday.
The most recent meeting between the sides came in the final game of last season, when Chris Venables’ early strike was enough to secure a 1-0 win for Rhys Griffiths’ men.
Penybont – At a glance
Founded – 2013
Ground – SDM Glass Stadium
Manager – Rhys Griffiths
Captain – Kane Owen
Last five meetings
April 21, 2024: Penybont 2-0 Haverfordwest County
March 8, 2024: Haverfordwest County 0-1 Penybont
October 17, 2023: Haverfordwest County 3-2 Penybont
August 18, 2023: Penybont 2-0 Haverfordwest County
December 2, 2022: Haverfordwest County 2-1 Penybont
Form guide
Haverfordwest County
W W W
Penybont
W W D
Key player
Gabriel Kircough
Officials
Referee: Ben Williams
Assistants: Jordan Christopher and Connor Thomas
Fourth official: David Morgan
Observer: Stephen Hames
How to follow
If you’re not able to join us in Carmarthen, you can still keep up to date with all of the action by following live, play-by-play updates on our X (formerly Twitter) page.
JD Cymru Premier MD3 fixtures
Kick-off times are 19:45 unless stated
Friday August 23
Newtown vs. Caernarfon Town
Connah’s Quay Nomads P-P The New Saints
Bala Town vs. Flint Town United – Live on Sgorio
Haverfordwest County vs. Penybont
Briton Ferry Llansawel vs. Cardiff Metropolitan
Aberystwyth Town vs. Barry Town United (20:00)
