First Team
Cymru Premier Fri 23 August LHP Stadium
Haverfordwest County
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Penybont
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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

Penybont manager, Rhys Griffiths. (Pic by Lewis Mitchell/FAW)
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

Penybont midfielder, Gabriel Kircough. (Pic by Lewis Mitchell/FAW)
Officials

Referee: Ben Williams

Assistants: Jordan Christopher and Connor Thomas

Fourth official: David Morgan

Observer: Stephen Hames

How to follow

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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)

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