Caernarfon Town earned a 2-0 victory over Holywell Town in a Cymru Premier match on Friday 28th August. The result, reported by the BBC, solidifies the Canaries' strong start to the season under manager Richard Davies.
Caernarfon Town now sit 5th in the Premier League with 12 points, having won four and lost one of their five games. Their recent form reads WWWLW, and they have scored 13 goals while conceding just six for a healthy +7 goal difference. This leaves them just three points behind early leaders Barry Town. The team's next challenge is an away fixture against Haverfordwest County AFC on 9th October, a match you can find on our fixtures page.
How did the match unfold?
The game was officiated by referee Tom Owen. Caernarfon Town took control early, building on their positive momentum from recent wins against Trefelin, Colwyn Bay, and Connah's Quay Nomads. Their only recent setbacks were narrow losses to Penybont and FCI Levadia. Holywell Town, managed by John Christopher Haseldin, entered the match rooted to the bottom of the table with zero points from a difficult start. Their season has included defeats to Barry Town United, Llandudno, Connah's Quay Nomads, Cardiff Met, and Brickfield Rangers.
Both managers utilised their benches to influence the game. Holywell made a double change on the hour mark, with H. Morris replacing J. Sconce and F. Murtas coming on for O. Davies. Caernarfon's Richard Davies responded with his own substitutions later, bringing on A. Mudimu for T. Nyoni in the 87th minute and making two changes in stoppage time: D. McGiveron for A. Edwards and M. Winslade for J. Reed. Holywell also introduced S. Bradley for S. Nyamwanza and J. Canavan for M. Jones in the 73rd minute, followed by Z. Clarke for O. Zanzala a minute later.
What is the historical head-to-head record?
Recent encounters between these two sides have been closely contested. The last meeting on 10th September 2025 ended in a 2-2 draw at The Oval. Looking further back, the match on 24th March 2018 at Holywell's Halkyn Road also finished level at 1-1. Caernarfon Town secured a more decisive 4-2 victory in the fixture on 18th November 2017. This historical context shows that while Caernarfon Town were favourites based on current form, past games have often been tight affairs.
Where does this leave Caernarfon Town's season?
The win is a significant step for Caernarfon Town as they aim to build a consistent campaign. Sitting fifth with a positive goal difference provides a solid platform. Fans can track the team's progress in the standings and review detailed player contributions on our stats page. Manager Richard Davies will be pleased with his squad's ability to secure three points on the road, especially after the heavy defeat to FCI Levadia. The team's defensive record, conceding only six league goals, is a particular strength to build upon.
With the international break now underway, the focus shifts to preparation for the trip to Haverfordwest County. That match presents another opportunity to close the gap on the teams above them. The current squad depth, evidenced by the effective substitutions made during the Holywell game, will be important for managing a long season. Maintaining this form will be the objective as Caernarfon Town looks to establish itself firmly in the top half of the Cymru Premier.
