Haverfordwest County kick-start their sixth successive JD Cymru Premier campaign with the visit of Penybont to the Ogi Bridge Meadow on Friday evening.
The Bluebirds began their domestic season with a 5-0 victory over Newport City in the second round of the Nathaniel MG Cup last Saturday. Ben Fawcett netted a brace, with Ben Ahmun, Dan Hawkins and Corey Shephard also finding the net in a comprehensive win at the Ogi Bridge Meadow.
The Bridgend side progressed into the third round in similar fashion as they ran out 6-1 winners at Trefelin. James Crole netted a hat-trick, with Ash Baker, Noah Daley and Nathan Wood also finding the net at Ynys Park.
Both clubs come into the game on the back of respective European campaigns this summer. County were left to wonder what might have been after going toe-to-toe over two legs with Maltese outfit Floriana, eventually losing 5-3 on aggregate despite threatening at one stage to create more history. Bont, meanwhile, suffered a 4-1 aggregate defeat at the hands of Kauno Žalgiris from Lithuania.
Rhys Griffiths’ side have made a host of signings during the summer, with goalkeepers Luke Armstrong and Ayrton Best, defenders Jacob Jones and Ash Baker, midfielders Jac Clay and Alexander Cvetković and forward Noah Daley all arriving at DragonBet Stadium.
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Penybont – At a glance
Founded – 2013
Ground – DragonBet Stadium
Manager – Rhys Griffiths
Captain – Kane Owen
Last five meetings
March 21, 2025: Haverfordwest County 1-2 Penybont
February 1, 2025: Penybont 0-0 Haverfordwest County
December 3, 2024: Penybont 1-0 Haverfordwest County
September 17, 2024: Penybont 1-0 Haverfordwest County
August 23, 2024: Haverfordwest County 0-0 Penybont
Form guide
Haverfordwest County
W
Penybont
W
Key player
Gabe Kircough
Officials
Referee: Bryn Markham-Jones
Assistants: Johnathon Bryant and Connor Thomas
Fourth official: Ieuan Lewis
Observer: Nigel Richards
Delegate: Hywel Wilson
How to follow
If you’re not able to make it to the Ogi Bridge Meadow Stadium for the game, you can still keep up with the action by following live, play-by-play updates on our X (formerly Twitter) page.
JD Cymru Premier MD1 fixtures
Kick-off times are 14:30 unless stated
Friday 8 August
Bala Town vs. Flint Town United (19:45)
Llanelli Town vs. Barry Town United (19:45)
Haverfordwest County vs. Penybont (19:45)
Saturday 9 August
Cardiff Metropolitan vs. Caernarfon Town
Sunday 10 August
The New Saints vs. Briton Ferry Llansawel
Colwyn Bay vs. Connah’s Quay Nomads (17:00 – Live on S4C)
