MATCH REPORTS

Aber Town thrilled their fantastic away support once again on Saturday with a 3-1 away win over third-placed Pontypridd United in the Novira Cymru South. Liam Angel scored an own goal to give the visitors the lead after seven minutes, and Tomos Evans doubled the advantage on 55 minutes. Jack Bevan reduced the arrears two minutes later, but Aber held on and Novira Cymru South joint top scorer Aaron Williams sealed the win with a breakaway goal, scoring with the last kick of th

Aberystwyth Town Women were narrowly defeated 2–1 by Cardiff Met Women, despite taking an early lead and putting in a determined performance. Credit: Harry Ware Aber started brightly and took the lead early in the first half through Sioned Kersey, who produced an excellent long-range effort to put the Seasiders 1–0 ahead. The opening goal gave Aber confidence, but Cardiff Met responded by creating chances of their own. Both sides continued to threaten as an entertaining first

Park Avenue’s biggest crowd of the season – 553 – turned up on Friday night to witness another impressive performance from the Black and Greens, and although the Seasiders created a hatful of chances, they had to make do with a draw as league leaders Pure Swansea ensured a defensive shut-out. The top-of-the-table clash – with Aber a point behind Swansea in second – ensured a big-game atmosphere, and the hosts started very strongly. Rhys Hughes and Dan Owen sent in dangerous c

Second-half strikes from Aaron Williams (pen, 62 mins) and Tom Evans (81 mins) earned Aber their fifth win in a row and a place in the Welsh Cup Second Round, as the Black and Greens prevailed over fourth-tier Menai Bridge Tigers on Treborth’s 3G pitch, within sight of Ynys Môn. The vagaries of the Welsh Cup’s geography meant that Town were put in the northern half of the draw, so a trip to Bangor it was – the Tigers play on the mainland, a mile from their home town. On a ple

Aberystwyth Town Women were left frustrated as a fiercely contested encounter against Swansea City Women was decided by a single first-half stoppage-time penalty, with the visitors claiming a narrow 1-0 victory. In a closely fought contest throughout, Aberystwyth more than matched their opponents and can count themselves unfortunate not to take something from a game in which their effort and commitment never wavered. Both sides battled hard from the opening whistle, with chan

Aber Town thrilled a veritable horde of supporters at Ystrad Mynach yesterday afternoon with a 3-2 win away to promoted Caerphilly Athletic, sending them up to second in the Novira Cymru South after six games. A superb start saw Aaron Williams score on 8 and 19 minutes, and the visitors looked totally in control, only for Finley Skiverton (49 and 76 mins) to level. The Seasiders were not to be denied however, and super sub Tarran Hollinshead popped up with a winner four minut

Aberystwyth Town Women travelled to The Rock on the opening day of the Genero Adran Premier season to face a strong Wrexham AFC Women side, with the hosts full of confidence following their recent European campaign and showing why they remain one of the leading teams in the Genero Adran Premier. CREDIT: SAM EADON/FAW Despite the final scoreline, there were plenty of positives for the Seasiders to take from a committed and spirited performance against top-quality opposition.

The free-scoring Black and Greens again entertained a large home Bank Holiday crowd with a dominant 4-0 victory over Llanelli yesterday afternoon. Dan Owen kicked off the scoring on 43 minutes, and Dillon Browne doubled the lead fifteen minutes later. Richie Ricketts made it three on 71 minutes, and Browne added a fourth two minutes later to send Aber up into third place in the JD Cymru South. A decent crowd of 422 showed their backing for the resurgent Seasiders, and Town we

Aber Town kicked off their Bank Holiday double-header with a solid victory against promoted Pontardawe Town, and Dan Owen’s brilliant 44th-minute strike was a clear highlight in a tight game in which, as a rule, defences were on top. As a pleasant August afternoon fell to darkness, the game began at a fast pace, with the visitors showing they had not travelled to be rolled over. Liam Samuel for the visitors tested Luke Evans in goal early on, then for Aber, Tarran Hollinshead

The Black and Greens thrilled their supporters on Saturday with a five-star performance to beat Llantwit Major. On a beautiful sunny day, Aaron Williams touched home the opener on 23 minutes, before Tom Evans doubled the lead nine minutes later. Rhys Hughes slotted a third four minutes into the second half, with Gruff Sedgwick providing an astonishing hat-trick of assists on a sparkling debut. Connor Goldsworthy pulled a goal back on 54 minutes, but normal service was resumed

Aber Town came back down to earth yesterday at Park Avenue as Treowen Stars stole the spoils by two goals to one. In the Seasiders' first home league game of the season, a bumper crowd of 504 turned up to enjoy the football and Katsu Curry, courtesy of Two-Michelin-starred chef Gareth Ward. However, Treowen spoiled the party, with Christian Davies (pen 63) and Tom Hillman (87 mins) establishing a two-goal lead. Despite a late fightback and a goal from Rhys Hughes (90+1 mins),

Aber Town opened the 2026/27 season with a five-star second-half performance, securing a big opening-day win away to Afan Lido in front of a large Black and Greens following on Aberavon Beach. Cameron Keech opened the scoring for the hosts after seven minutes, only for Dan Owen to equalise spectacularly on 32 minutes. Aaron Williams gave Aber the lead on the hour, before Liam Walsh (69 mins) and substitute Rhys Hughes (72 minutes) settled the result. Jack Pascoe pulled a goal

Aber Town brought an unbeaten pre-season to an end with an entertaining 3-3 draw at home to Lock Stock Ardal North East champions Llanuwchllyn. Meilir Williams scored after seven and 92 minutes for the visitors, with Tommy Evans also finding the net in the 84th minute. For Town, Aaron Williams (29 minutes) and Dan Owen (62 minutes) both notched their first goals in Black and Green, while Tom Mason scored his second of pre-season with seven minutes to go. Llanuwchllyn made a d

On a warm Friday night in North Powys, substitute Rhys Hughes’ 83rd-minute winner earned the Black and Greens a hard-fought victory in a closely contested encounter at Guilsfield. Adam Knott had opened the scoring for the hosts after 26 minutes, but a trialist equalised for Town four minutes before the break. The second half ebbed and flowed, with either side capable of snatching the win, but Hughes’ late strike ultimately proved decisive. With virtually no rainfall and a two

Craig Williams’ Black and Greens produced another excellent performance and result on Friday night at a balmy Park Avenue, holding last season’s Cymru Premier play-off finalists Haverfordwest County to a goalless draw while going close to claiming victory on more than one occasion. Credit: Cai Williams Harry Cottam came into the home side’s line-up for his first game since rejoining the club and made an excellent impression at centre-half with an authoritative display. The ga

A solid performance, combined with some excellent second-half finishing, saw an improving Aber Town overcome Caersws by three goals to nil in Saturday’s pre-season friendly at Park Avenue. Dillon Browne (52 mins), Josh Ferreira (64 mins), and Tom Mason (73 mins) all struck to secure victory in Aber’s second Mid Wales derby in a week. Credit: Cai Williams The visitors started strongly, with Harry Edwards testing Luke Evans in goal, while Callum Francis Jones headed just wide b

On a balmy summer’s Saturday in Ceredigion, Craig Williams’ new-look Black and Greens kicked off their preparations for the 2026/27 season with a solid draw against Mid Wales rivals Newtown in front of a large and lively crowd. New signing Dan Owen came closest for Town, while Fin Starkey Jones was denied on a couple of occasions for the visitors, with the defences largely on top throughout. Credit: Dylan Evans Photos (Instagram: @dylanevans.photos) New signings Luke Evans, T

Aber Town brought the 2025/26 season to a close with a goalless draw away to Ynyshir Albions FC. In an entertaining contest, both sides created chances, and Albions’ Jorrie-Blue Griffiths was sent off in the 31st minute, but Town couldn’t make the extra man count. Rackeem Reid’s 86th-minute missed penalty summed up a frustrating end to the season for Craig Williams’ men. On a sunny lunchtime in the Rhondda Fach, Aber made a first-ever visit to the Ynyshir Bowl and started bri

Aber Town suffered a bitterly disappointing 3–1 defeat away to relegated Cwmbran Celtic FC on Saturday afternoon, as goals from Sam Powell (13 mins), Alex McDowell (48 mins) and Isaac Powell (80 mins) did the damage. Tom Mason’s 89th-minute response for Town did cut the deficit, but Celtic saw out the match for a deserved first victory of the season on Matchday 29. A difficult surface made for a messy start, but Jac Evans’ early lob bounced just over the bar for the hosts. At

Aberystwyth Town Women produced a dramatic late comeback to secure a thrilling 4–3 victory over Barry Town United Women in a classic final-day encounter in the Genero Adran Premier at Aberystwyth University Park Avenue. Credit: Steve Williams The hosts made a perfect start, taking the lead inside just three minutes. Carys Bufton was quickest to react inside the box, finishing from close range with a poacher’s effort to give Aber an early advantage. Barry responded almost imme