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MATCH PREVIEWS
All the match previews in the build up to each fixture, watch out for player and team news ahead of every game for the black and greens.


PREVIEW: ATWFC VS WREXHAM AFC WOMEN (A)
Aberystwyth Town Women begin their 2026/27 Genero Adran Premier campaign on Sunday the 6th of September as they travel to The Rock to face reigning champions Wrexham AFC Women. Credit: Sam Eadon/FAW The Seasiders head into the opening fixture looking to make a positive start to the new season and lay down an early marker. Aberystwyth will take confidence from two highly competitive meetings with Wrexham in the Genero Adran Trophy and the first phase of last season. ATWFC will
5 days ago


PREVIEW: LLANELLI TOWN (H)
Aberystwyth Town fans are being treated to a Bank Holiday bonanza of football at Aberystwyth University Park Avenue this weekend, as the Seasiders welcome Llanelli Town to Ceredigion just three days after hosting Pontardawe Town with a 1-0 home win. The visitors have returned to the second tier after one season back in the Cymru Premier, where they won just three league matches throughout the campaign. Experienced manager Terry Boyle remains at the helm after returning to Ste
Aug 30


PREVIEW: PONTARDAWE TOWN
Following last weekend’s emphatic 5–1 victory over Llantwit Major, Craig Williams’ side are at home again this Friday for the first of a double-header, as newly promoted Pontardawe Town make the trip to Aberystwyth University Park Avenue. The standout performer last weekend was 16-year-old Gruff Sedgwick, who marked his debut in adult football in style by providing three assists. His impressive display also earned him a well-deserved place in the Cymru South Team of the Wee
Aug 27


PREVIEW: LLANTWIT MAJOR (H)
Aberystwyth Town return to Aberystwyth University Park Avenue this Saturday as they face Llantwit Major in the Novira Cymru South. The Seasiders were without a fixture last weekend after the scheduled trip to Ynyshir Albions was postponed, with the hosts' ground being used as a base by the fire service during efforts to tackle multiple wildfires in Rhondda Cynon Taf. Saturday's match marks the first of three consecutive home fixtures for Aber, with Pontardawe and Llanelli a
Aug 21


PREVIEW: TREOWEN STARS
Following an impressive opening-day victory at Afan Lido last weekend, Aberystwyth Town return to Ceredigion for their first home league fixture of the season as they welcome Treowen Stars to Aberystwyth University Park Avenue. It further promises to be a memorable day as the Club welcomes 2-Star Michelin chef Gareth Ward for his first matchday pop-up of the season from 1pm – with discounted adult entry for just £5! Craig Williams' side made an eye-catching start to the campa
Aug 7


PREVIEW: AFAN LIDO (A)
Aberystwyth Town begin their 2026/27 Novira Cymru South campaign this Saturday with a trip to Afan Lido, as a new era of Welsh domestic football gets underway. With the Cymru Premier expanding to 16 teams, the promotion system has also changed. The champions of the Cymru South will still earn automatic promotion, while the runners-up will enter a promotion play-off against the second-placed team from the Cymru North. The winner of that tie will then face the side finishing 14
Jul 30


PREVIEW: CPD LLANUWCHLLYN (H)
Aberystwyth Town round off their pre-season campaign this Saturday as Llanuwchllyn visit Aberystwyth University Park Avenue for the final friendly before the 2026/27 Novira Cymru South season gets underway on 1st August. The Seasiders head into the match unbeaten in pre-season, with Friday's 2-1 victory at Guilsfield being a second win in four outings. Manager Craig Williams will be encouraged by his side's performances as attention starts to turn to the league opener. The
Jul 23


PREVIEW: GUILSFIELD FC
Aberystwyth Town make the short trip east on Friday evening to face Cymru North side Guilsfield, with the Black and Greens looking to maintain their unbeaten start to pre-season. Last Friday's goalless draw against Haverfordwest County marked Aber's third consecutive clean sheet, following impressive defensive displays against Mid Wales neighbours Newtown and Caersws. With the club's new signings continuing to settle into life at Park Avenue, and several trialists also impres
Jul 17


PREVIEW: HAVERFORDWEST COUNTY (H)
Unbeaten so far in pre-season, Craig Williams’ Aberystwyth Town continue their preparations for the 2026/27 campaign on Friday evening as they welcome Novira Cymru Premier side Haverfordwest County to Aberystwyth University Park Avenue. After opening pre-season with a goalless draw against Newtown on 27th June, the Seasiders produced an impressive display to defeat Caersws 3-0 in Saturday’s second Mid Wales derby in the space of a week. A solid all-round performance, combined
Jul 8


PREVIEW: CAERSWS FC (H)
Following last weekend's 0–0 draw with Newtown, Town return to Aberystwyth University Park Avenue this weekend for another pre-season friendly as fellow Mid Wales side Caersws visit Ceredigion. New signings Luke Evans, Tom Evans, Liam Walsh, Dan Owen and Aaron Williams all featured in the starting XI against Newtown, while Dillon Browne, Gruff Sedgwick and Rhys Hughes were introduced from the bench alongside a trialist. Following the match, manager Craig Williams said that
Jul 3


PREVIEW: NEWTOWN AFC (H)
Preparations for the 2026/27 season begin on Saturday, with the Black & Greens hosting mid-Wales neighbours Newtown in the first preseason friendly of Summer 2026. ATFC Manager Craig Williams has had a busy summer so far, with no less than 9 new arrivals already walking through the famous Park Avenue gates. 11 players have been retained from last season, whilst 12 have departed. Key signatures include the permanent return of talisman Jonny Evans, the versatile Liam Walsh
Jun 26


PREVIEW: YNYSHIR ALBIONS (A)
The 2025/26 season draws to a close this Saturday as ATFC make one final trip south, to face Ynyshir Albions. A win for the Black & Greens, combined with Carmarthen Town dropping points at Trethomas Bluebirds, would see Craig Williams’ side secure a 5th-place finish in what has been a rollercoaster debut campaign in the JD Cymru South. Since last summer, Aber have faced significant challenges. An almost entirely new squad was assembled at the start of the season, followed
Apr 17


PREVIEW: CWMBRAN CELTIC (A)
Aberystwyth Town head south once again for the penultimate game of the 2025/26 season. With all home matches now complete, ATFC will see out the season in South East Wales, first at Cwmbran Celtic this weekend, and then a trip to Ynyshir Albions next weekend to complete the fixture list. With Aber confirming receipt of a Tier One Licence from the FAW First Instance body on Wednesday, the club now face a wait to see what the 2026/27 will look like, but there are matters on t
Apr 10


PREVIEW: BARRY TOWN UNITED WOMEN (H)
Aberystwyth Town Women host Barry Town United Women in their upcoming final Genero Adran Premier fixture at Park Avenue. Credit: Jamie Edwards/FAW The Seasiders will be looking to finish the season on a high and build momentum heading into the next campaign. With confidence growing and a blend of experienced players and emerging talent in the squad, Aber will aim to deliver a strong final performance in front of their home supporters. Recent meetings between the two sides sug
Apr 3


PREVIEW: LLANTWIT MAJOR (H)
Aberystwyth Town welcome Llantwit Major to Aberystwyth University Park Avenue for the Seasiders’ final home match of the season. The Club is also delighted to be hosting many former players for a long-awaited reunion of Black and Greens from eras past and present. An Easter raffle will be held (£1 per strip at entry) to be unveiled in the John Charles Lounge post-match, followed by a 2025/26 Season Awards Ceremony. Match Sponsor: KB Retro Recent results mean Aberystwyth can n
Apr 2


PREVIEW: PONTYPRIDD WOMEN (H)
Aberystwyth Town Women host Pontypridd United Women in their upcoming Genero Adran Premier fixture at Aberystwyth University Park Avenue. The Seasiders will be looking to build momentum and close the gap on Barry Town United and Briton Ferry in the table, with every point now crucial in the race to climb the standings. Recent results have shown signs of progress, but consistency will be key as Aber aim to turn competitive performances into results. Pontypridd arrive having en
Mar 27


PREVIEW: AFAN LIDO (H)
Aberystwyth Town’s push for a top-three finish continues this Saturday, as the Seasiders host Afan Lido at Aberystwyth University Park Avenue. Craig Williams’ side will be aiming to bounce back from last week’s defeat to league leaders Cambrian United, where a late goal from Josh Allen secured a 2–0 victory for the hosts. With four games remaining, a top-three finish is still mathematically possible for Aber. However, it will likely require four wins from four, along with f
Mar 27


PREVIEW: BRITON FERRY LLANSAWEL WOMEN (A)
Aberystwyth Town Women travel to face Briton Ferry Llansawel Women in their upcoming Genero Adran Premier fixture at Old Road. The Seasiders will be looking to respond to last week’s defeat and put things right, building on the positives from their second-half performance. With confidence growing and a determined squad ready to bounce back, Aber will aim to deliver a strong showing on the road. Clashes between Aberystwyth and Briton Ferry are always competitive, and this week
Mar 21


PREVIEW: CAMBRIAN UTD (A)
Aberystwyth Town face a tough test this Saturday as Craig Williams’ side travel to league leaders Cambrian United. The hosts confirmed their place in the top three last weekend with an impressive 4–0 win away at nearest challengers Trefelin. They have lost just twice all season and sit top of the table on 63 points, ahead of Trefelin on goal difference, with identical records otherwise. Liam Eason remains both Cambrian’s top scorer and the league’s leading marksman, with 18
Mar 20


PREVIEW: TRETHOMAS BLUEBIRDS (H)
Aberystwyth Town will look to bounce back tomorrow afternoon as they welcome Trethomas Bluebirds to Aberystwyth University Park Avenue. After consecutive losses to fellow promotion contenders Ammanford, Caerau Ely, and Trefelin, Aberystwyth now find themselves seven points behind the all-important third place spot, with six games to play. Trethomas currently sit 13th in the table, and they come into this weekend’s fixture after a 1-0 victory over Newport City on Monday, after
Mar 13
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