Match Centre MD 9: The New Saints v Briton Ferry Llansawel
- martintownley27
- 4 days ago
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Updated: 1 day ago
This Sunday Briton Ferry Llansawel head to Park Hall Stadium to face in The New Saints in the Genero Adran Premier.
Match Information:
Opponents: The New Saints
Venue: Park Hall
Ticket Info: Adults £6, Concessions £4, Under 18’s £2
Kick Off: 14:00
Tickets for this game can be purchased in advance from:
Ferry Flashback:
March 9th 2025 was out last visit to Park Hall in last season Adran Premier.
Both sides were still fighting to catch Cardiff City in the title race and this victory for the Reds helped ensure their second place finish.
An own goal from Alice Broadley had given the home side the lead after 15 minutes. Alison Witts then missed from the penalty spot, Ferry missing a chance to level. On 67 minutes Lowri Ridings did draw them level heading in Jess Denscombe’s corner.
Ferry kept pushing and found a winning goal in the 85th minute. Meg Kearle playing a ball into Laura-May Walkley-Witts to fire the Reds ahead.
Full Match Report Below:
Opposition Focus:
The New Saints and The Reds will be very familiar with each other having played six times last season and having already face off once this season. Ferry took the win in this season meeting at The Renewable Centre Stadium. Goals Ashley Griffiths, Maia Owen and Grace Evans helping the Reds to a 3-1 win.
TNS are currently in fourth place in the Adran Premier table with 12 points, the same as the Reds. TNS have a better goal difference which keeps them ahead in the race for the top four.
Last season’s league meetings saw both teams with a win and two draws with TNS being victors in the two Cup meetings of the sides. They overcame a two goal Reds lead in the Adran Trophy, which the Saints went on to win and a penalty shootout win in the Welsh cup after a trilling 2-2 draw.
This season the Saints have won four and lost four the same record as Ferry. They secured a big win on the opening day beating Champions Cardiff City but that was followed by defeat to Ferry on game week two. Wins over Wrexham, Pontypridd United and Barry Town have been enough to keep them in the top four.
Caitlin Chapman’s five league goals have helped TNS with Chapman bagging a brace in games against Wrexham and Pontypridd United.
The outcome of this will be hard to predict the history of this fixture shows that this will be a close and exciting match.
Stadium: Park Hall
Park Hall Stadium was opened in 1993 as the home of Oswestry Town. It has been home of The New Saints since 2003 when Oswestry Town and Llansantffraid merged to form The New Saints.
Park Hall features a 3G pitch and has been used for European qualifying matches regularly each season.
The Stadium features two large seated stands one behind the goal and one along side the pitch. Both offer good views of the pitch and standing is permitted on the sides of the stadium without stands.
Food and drink can be purchased from The Venue at Park Hall Stadium.
How to get there:
Car:
Take the A4065 from Neath, Shelone Road. Follow A465/A470 to Erwood Bridge/B4567 to Powys. Continue on B4567 to A438. Follow A438 to Burma Road in Shropshire. Continue on Burma Road towards The Venue, Park Hall in Wittington.
Train:
The nearest train station to Park Hall is in Gobowen, which is 40 minute walk from Park Hall.
For trains to Gobowen please check with National Rail using the link below.
What to do while in Oswestry:
Cambrian Heritage Railway:
The Cambrian Heritage Railway is a volunteer led railway operating out of Oswestry. They operate heritage trains running on a scenic route from Oswestry to Weston’s Wharf. For more information and timetables visit their website below:
Oswestry Town Museum:
Oswestry Town Museum is located in Oswestry and is dedicated to the story of Oswestry Town. Among the current featured exhibits is the Wall of Women which features 101 extraordinary women with a connection of the town of Oswestry.
For more on the Oswestry Town Museum visit their website below:
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