JD Welsh Premier League
Friday 12th October
Aberystwyth Town 0 Caernarfon Town 0

In the driving wind and rain at the eye of Storm Callum well over 200 hardy souls turned out for another exciting evening of JD Welsh Premier League football at Park Avenue, and they were rewarded with an engrossing game. With defences on top neither side did quite enough to make the breakthrough, though the hosts did end up numerically on top following Noah Edwards’ late red card.

Declan Walker, who had moved to right wing for this game, made the most of the extra space and fired an early howitzer wide. With Aber’s Ryan Wollacott and Allan Goodall excelling at the back against the burly Jamie Breese, the visitors were creating chances and Matthew Jones cleared one goalbound effort off the line. Danny Brookwell’s right footed shot was easy for Terry McCormick in Aber’s goal, then at the other end the superb Paolo Mendes curled in a fantastic ball to Ash Ruane, who fell in the box before pulling the trigger. Aber’s penalty cries however were in vain. Breese and Brookwell had further half chances saved, then Rio Ahmadi for hit the side netting at the other end. Walker flashed a shot past the post and Ruane had a low effort parried in Aber’s late rally but both defences were on top in a high quality first half and the teams went in at 0-0.

Into the second half and the chances kept coming. Ryan Edwards, who was dancing down the wing all night had Town’s first effort, and then Goodall made the tackle of the night, a real goal saver to deny Breese who was through and seemed certain to score. A nice move from Aber saw Mendes burst through the middle but his shot skewed wide, before McCormick was again called into action to superbly tip over Brookwell’s shot from the left side. Walker saw another attempt off target, and then Ruane, who had been terrorising Ryan Williams all night, finally got goal side, but saw his goalbound effort go narrowly wide. Walker tested Alex Ramsey in Caernarfon’s goal with a free kick before Gareth Evans hot the post with a curling effort from inside the area. In the driving rain the chances kept coming with Ryan Edwards and Mendes the next to shoot in vain, and then with 9 minutes to go Caernarfon’s Noah Edwards was show a straight red card for an ugly lunge at Declan Walker. The hosts dominated the last ten minutes with sub Joe Phillips twice denied by Ramsey, but in truth the draw was a fair result and both sets of players should feel proud having put on a good evening’s entertainment in awful conditions.

The point takes Aber back up into eighth place and Nev Powell’s side now have two away games to try and kick on if they are to make a challenge for the top six, at Llandudno next Saturday (ko 2.30pm), and Llanelli on Friday 26th October (ko 7.45pm). Your presence and support, as ever, would delight us!

Photo courtesy of Colin Ewart.  

After receiving a massive 84.21% of the vote, Tania Wylde has won September's Aber Town Ladies Goal of the Month.

Results:
Tania Wylde vs Barry Town United Ladies (84.21%)
Helen Evans vs Rhos Ladies (9.21%)
Lisa Cowdy vs Rhos Ladies (3.95%)
Helen Evans vs Llangyfelach Ladies (2.63%)

JD Welsh Premier League
Friday 12th October (7:45p.m Kick Off)
Aberystwyth Town v Caernarfon Town 

Aberystwyth Town will look to get back to winning ways as they host Caernarfon Town in the JD Welsh Premier League at Park Avenue on Friday evening. The seasiders are without a win in their last four games in all competitions, and will be keen to stop the rot as they look to keep pace with the league's top six during a crucial few weeks of league action. 

Last friday's defeat to Cefn Druids was a difficult pill to swallow for the black and greens, after performing much better than they had done in their previous three fixtures but still coming away empty handed. Assistant Manager, Gavin Allen, commented on the side's performance levels after the game, stating "We controlled large parts of the game tonight, and it was a much improved performance from last week which gives us something to build and improve on now". Aber's assistant was also keen to emphasise the need for the players to maintain their belief and confidence, despite defeat, stating "There were some very good performances throughout the team again tonight, we just made a couple of wrong decisions in key areas, but we know that on our day we can beat anybody in the league and we'll take that attitude into the Caernarfon game Friday". 

The seasiders are hopeful that wingman Ryan Edwards will be fully fit for Friday's clash after sitting out last weekend's victory against Druids, whilst Joe Phillips will also be pushing for a start after suffering from a bout of tonsillitis last week. 

Friday's visitors Caernarfon have enjoyed an excellent start to the season on their return to the JD Welsh Premier League, picking up 14 points from their opening 9 games and currently sitting in 6th place in the league table. Manager Sean Eardley has been full of praise for his players thus far, including former black and greens Jamie Crowther and Darren Thomas who will make their return to Park Avenue with the Cofi's on Friday evening. 

We’re delighted to confirm that main club sponsors Aberystwyth University have chosen this Friday's game as the second of four free games for students. Simply show your Aber Card at the gate and get in for free! A huge crowd is expected for what promises to be a cracker under the Friday night lights, and kick off at Park Avenue is at 7:45p.m. Admission costs £8 adults, £5 concessions and £2 for u16's...don't let the weather forecast dampen your spirits as the black and greens look to get back to winning ways! 

During October clubs in Wales are showing their support for the Show Racism the Red Card Month of Action as a vehicle to deliver an Anti-Racism message to the community through the power of sport.
 
This weekend will see Aberystwyth Town FC host a Day of Action in our match against Caernarfon Town, both teams will be wearing anti-racism T-shirts prior to kick off and will be uniting together to stand against racism.

Aberystwyth Town FC hosted an Educational Event in April 2018, attended by Club Ambassador Matthew Jones, and you can read further details of the event here.
 
Show Racism the Red Card is the UK’s leading anti-racism educational charity. The organisation utilises the high-profile status of football and football players to help tackle racism in society. The campaign delivers educational workshops to young people and adults in their schools, workplaces and at events held in stadiums.
 
The Show Racism the Red Card action weeks forms part of the Football Against Racism in Europe (FARE) Football People Action Weeks.
 
The Action Weeks aim to unite supporters, clubs, ethnic minorities and communities affected by discrimination, Increases public awareness and tackle discrimination in football. The Action Weeks challenge discrimination, promotes integration values amongst youth and celebrate the input of all individuals that strive to make football a game for all, regardless of who we are, where we are from and what our beliefs are. In addition to increasing the awareness of the campaigns work and messages, the ‘Day of Action’ will also help clubs underline and draw attention to the work that they are already doing to challenge racism and promote equality.
 
The support from clubs continues to help the campaign progress their work in Wales. Last season the campaign worked with over 18,000 young people and held a number of educational events at stadiums across the country supported by professional players. The campaign will be expanding their program of challenging racism in football during this season, to work with more grassroots clubs and players across Wales.
 
Football is a sport that is followed by all, and should be an enjoyable experience for all, whatever their racial or ethnic background.
 
We hope you enjoy Friday's game and ask you to support the player’s action and join us in saying NO to racism! If you see or hear racism at any level of football, please report it to the nearest steward or club official.
 
To be kept up to date with this seasons Month of Action follow Show Racism the Red Card on Social media:
 
Twitter: @theredcardwales
Facebook: /theredcardwales
YouTube: /redcardwales
Instagram: theredcardwales
 
Further details about the campaign and the Month of Action can be found at www.theredcard.org or by contacting: Tel: 02920 236 057 / Email: Wales@theredcard.org

SWWGL Welsh Women's League (WWL)
Sunday 8th October
Aberystwyth Town Ladies 2 Willows Ladies 0

Aber Town Ladies made it four wins in five matches thanks to two excellent goals on a chilly Sunday afternoon at Park Avenue writes Steven Brookes.

After victory at Dafen last week Aber were keen to to pick up another three points and the Black and Greens made a strong start against Willows. The home side were causing the opposition defence numerous problems and nearly opened the scoring through Kelly Thomas on two separate occasions, both from corners, whilst Tania Wylde and Lisa Cowdy were causing problems for the Willows full backs. Wylde also had a long range attempt tipped wide by the keeper and later fired over from a tight angle after an excellent ball from Cowdy. Willows did have their moments though, Ffion Ashman making a couple of important saves, but it was the team in green that broke the deadlock. Kelly Thomas won a free kick a fair distance from goal, former Wales international Caroline Cooper wasn't afraid to shoot and the ball looped over the keeper and into the net. Cooper nearly scored again later in the half from another free kick but the away side's keeper did well to tip the ball over the bar.

Despite being in the lead and creating numerous opportunities there was a sense of frustration going into the break and the home side seemed determined to improve in the second half. Wylde and Cooper both came close again to getting Aber's second, but Aber did eventually double their lead... and in some style! Some well-worked build up play was followed by an outstanding strike from Thomas from distance, her third goal in the last four matches. Ffiona Evans later saw her close range strike saved as Aber began to really dominate. The day then got worse for the visitors as they were reduced to 10 players when a red card was shown due to 'Foul and Abusive Language' aimed at the referee. Town were looking very strong and continued to threaten: the Willows goalkeeper had to make another good save to prevent Cooper from scoring again, whilst Naomi Evans was unlucky not score her third of the season after turning well in the box before seeing her strike saved. Wylde came close once again near the end with another long range strike; this one was spilled by the goalkeeper who then did well to recover and stop the ball from crossing the line.

This was a well-deserved win and another clean sheet for the hosts as they continue their promotion push. Next Sunday the Ladies face a Welsh Cup tie aganst Merthyr Town at Park Avenue with a slightly later than usual kick off time of 4pm.