Caernarfon Town secured a 3-1 win over Briton Ferry on Friday night, extending their winning run to three matches in the Cymru Premier. The result lifts the Canaries to 26 points from 13 games, solidifying their fourth-place position in the standings. Their record of eight wins, two draws and three losses has them firmly in the European chase.
Bradley opened the scoring after 27 minutes, with Charsley adding a second just four minutes later. Charsley then completed his brace in the 71st minute to put the game beyond doubt, before a late consolation goal from Briton Ferry's Bowen in the fifth minute of added time.
Their recent results include a 3-1 win at Flint Town United and a 2-1 victory away to Haverfordwest County. The team has scored 37 goals this season, the second-highest tally in the division, while conceding only 15 for a healthy goal difference of plus 22. This latest win followed a 9-1 thrashing of Cambrian & Clydach and a 2-2 draw with Cardiff MET, though it was preceded by a narrow 0-1 home loss to Barry Town.
Briton Ferry's only real threat was met with a disciplined defensive performance from the hosts. The visitors' frustration showed when Bates was shown a yellow card midway through the second half. Caernarfon made several changes as they managed the game, with Zanzala and Nyamwanza entering the fray late on.
This win keeps Caernarfon Town within touching distance of the top three, though they remain 11 points behind leaders The New Saints. Attention now turns to a key away fixture against third-placed Penybont on Friday 6 November, a match that could have significant implications for the European qualification places. The clash at Penybont, who sit one place and three points ahead, represents a direct opportunity to close the gap.
