Aberystwyth Town Football Club can reveal their kit designs for 2017/8, in partnership with Acerbis.

The home kit will remain the same, featuring a Green and White Striped Shirt, White Shorts and Black socks.

An eye catching new away kit has also been designed featuring Orange and White striped shirts, black shorts and orange socks.

Replica Home Shirts remain on sale via the Club's online shop here and we hope to have Away shirts available by September.  

Aberystwyth Town FC's official partnership with Acerbis was announced last year. The Italian company was founded in 1973 and added football to its portfolio more than ten years ago, now recognised as a well-established brand across Europe. New for 2016 is the development of a partnership with Aberystwyth Town Football Club, which marks the entrance of the Italian brand into The Dafabet Welsh Premier League.

Aberystwyth Town Football Club is steeped in history, formed in 1884 and joining the Welsh League in 1896. The club has enjoyed many successful seasons over the years and this new partnership reinforces the determination of the club to invest in its future. Aberystwyth has always been a family club and has good connections within the local community, making it an attractive partner for Acerbis as a family run business. Founder Franco Acerbis has built his company on “Soul and Passion” in sport, and has never underestimated the importance of activities like football in bringing people together and in turn building stronger communities.

For more information on Acerbis please see http://acerbisfootballb2b.co.uk.

Aberystwyth Town FC's Welsh Premier League Fixture list for 2017/8 has been confirmed, as follows.

The Black and Greens kick off their season with a televised game at Jenner Park, home of Welsh League Champions Barry Town, on Sunday 13th August with a 5.15 kick off. Their first home match comes five days later on Friday 18th August at home to Llandudno (ko 7.45pm).

Town face neighbours Carmarthen Town over the Christmas/New Year double header and end the first phase at home to Connah's Quay on Saturday 13th January (ko 5.15pm).

Welsh Premier League Fixtures 2017/8

AUGUST
Sun 13th Barry Town (Away) KO 5.15pm 
Fri 18th LLANDUDNO (HOME) KO 7.45pm
Fri 25th Cefn Druids (Away) KO 7.45pm
Tue/Wed 29/30th (Nathaniel MG Cup First Round) Caersws (Away) KO TBC

SEPTEMBER
Sat 9th CARDIFF MET (HOME) KO 2.30pm
Sat 16th Newtown (Away) KO 2.30pm
Sat 23rd BANGOR CITY (HOME) KO 5.15pm
Fri 29th Bala Town (Away) KO 7.45pm

OCTOBER
Tue/Wed 3/4th Nathaniel MG Cup Second Round
Sat 7th BARRY TOWN (HOME) KO 2.30pm
Sat 14th Llandudno (Away) KO 2.30pm
Fri 20th THE NEW SAINTS (HOME) KO 7.45pm 
Tue/Wed 24/5th Nathaniel MG Cup Quarter Finals
Sat 28th Prestatyn Town (Away) KO 2.30pm

NOVEMBER
Fri 3rd CEFN DRUIDS (HOME) KO 7.45pm
Fri 10th Bangor City (Away) KO 7.45pm
Tue 14th Nathaniel MG Cup Semi Finals
Fri 17th BALA TOWN (HOME) KO 7.45pm
Fri 24th NEWTOWN (HOME) KO 7.45pm

DECEMBER
Sat 2nd Welsh Cup Third Round
Fri 8th Connah's Quay (Away) KO 7.45pm
Sat 16th PRESTATYN TOWN (HOME) KO 2.30pm
Fri 22nd The New Saints (Away) KO 7.45pm
Tue 26th Carmarthen Town (Away) KO 2.30pm

JANUARY
Mon 1st CARMARTHEN TOWN (HOME) KO 2.30pm
Sun 7th Cardiff Met (Away) KO 2.30pm
Sat 13th CONNAH'S QUAY (HOME) KO 5.15pm
Sat 20th Nathaniel MG Cup Final
Sat 27th Welsh Cup Fourth Round

FEBRUARY
Sat 3rd WPL Matchday 23*
Sat 10th WPL Matchday 24*
Sat 17th WPL Matchday 25*
Sat 24th WPL Matchday 26*

MARCH
Sat 3rd Welsh Cup Fifth Round
Sat 10th WPL Matchday 27*
Sat 24th WPL Matchday 28*
Sat 31st WPL Matchday 29*

APRIL
Sat 7th Welsh Cup Semi Finals
Sat 14th WPL Matchday 30*
Sat 21st WPL Matchday 31*
Sat 28th WPL Matchday 32*

MAY
Sat 5th Welsh Cup Final
Sat 12th UEFA Europa League Play Off Semi Finals
Sat 19th UEFA Europa League Play Off Final

*These fixtures may be played on a Friday, Saturday or Sunday and confirmation will be received in mid January 2018

Aberystwyth Town would like to Congratulate photographer Chris Howells on winning the 2016-17 Welsh Premier Women’s League Photo of the Season, writes Steven Brookes.
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The award was collected by Aber Ladies’ Sian Evans but Chris has since spoken about the photo.

“I remember taking the photo because we were all laughing at Siani, it may sound cruel but she is quite accident prone, but for a few seconds she didn't come back up and then I started to think she was hurt. But of course, Siani is a force of nature.”

“I was shocked when I had the email about the photo, because I had no idea there was even a competition and at that time I didn't even know what photo was up for nomination. I finally saw it on Twitter because Lucy Hughes had kindly shared it with the team to vote on.I was surprised when it won because at least two of the other photos had goal celebrations and usually those are the photos that appeal.”

So, what did Sian think when she first saw the photo?

“I laughed so much and I was glad he caught the moment. When it won I was so glad for Chris because he deserves it! The photo had so much support on Twitter, everybody loved it. It wasn't a huge shock that it won.”

Chris isn’t just the team’s photographer. He is also a huge supporter of the Women’s team and has followed them for many years.

​nnock took over as Assistant Manager in April 2017 and with Wayne Jones oversaw a dramatic late season upsurge in form as two enormous wins at Llandudno and at home to Rhyl ensured the Black and Greens' WPL Status with a game to spare. He was appointed as First Team Manager last month.

Kane also paid tribute to Hull City for their dealings "We would also like to thank the Board and Staff at Hull City for their professional cooperation in resolving this move swiftly and amicably."

Wayne Jones will be put in charge of First Team affairs until a replacement to Tony Pennock is appointed.

Young Centre Half Ryan Wollacott, one of last season's success stories, looks forward to 2017/8 in Black and Green. 

One of last season's success stories was undoubtedly the performances of 22 year old Centre Back Ryan Wollacott, a virtual unknown in Welsh Football when he was signed by Matthew Bishop from Stourport Swifts last July. Ryan's steady performances at the back quickly earned admiration and Wollacott signed an 18 month Contract extension with the Black and Greens back in January. 

"I'm delighted to stay on and of course I'm looking forward to next season," Wollacott told atfc.org.uk this week.

"Overall last season was a poor one but for a lot of lads it was their first season in the League. Having the core of the Squad together will help for next season. We are still getting to know each other and having a weekend away together in July will be good for team bonding."

In a season of flux when no further than 31 players donning the Black and Green shirt between August and April, Ryan was a mainstay with 30 WPL appearances in an impressive debut season: Personally I felt I had a good season, obviously I had a few bad games but overall I was happy with my performances." 

Looking forward Wollacott feels the Squad will be strong enough to target a Top Six place in the coming season: "Next season I feel Top Six has to be a realistic aim going forward, and it would be a good achievement for us."

Aber Town's Pre Season preparations begin on July 4th, with their first friendly planned for Saturday 15th July at home to Welsh League Division Two Champions Llanelli.