Caernarfon Town head to Levadia Tallinn for the second leg of their Conference League first qualifying round tie already facing a near-impossible task after a 5-0 defeat in the first leg. The Welsh side, who finished fourth in the Cymru Premier last season with 45 points from 32 games, are 35 points behind league leaders The New Saints.
What happened in the first leg?
Caernarfon Town were outclassed by Levadia Tallinn in the first leg at The Oval, conceding four goals before Ben Nash's red card in the 62nd minute. Despite surviving a penalty, the Welsh side could not recover and lost 5-0. The result has left them needing a historic comeback to progress.
Why it matters for Caernarfon Town
This match serves as a final warm-up for Caernarfon Town ahead of their Cymru Premier season, which begins on August 2. The team, who have scored 56 goals and conceded 47 this season, are on a five-game winning streak in all competitions, including a 2-0 victory over Penybont on April 18, 2026. However, their European ambitions are all but over.
What comes next?
Levadia Tallinn, who are top of the Estonian top flight with 46 points from 19 games, are expected to make several changes to their lineup. Caernarfon Town manager Richard Davies will also rotate his squad, with Phil Mooney or Dominic Smith likely to replace the suspended Ben Nash. Osian Evans and Offrande Zanzala may start in attack.
Predicted lineups
Levadia Tallinn possible starting lineup: Vallner; Davi, Nwankwo, Liiv, Saliste; Alexandre; Joao Pedro, Ainslau, Otoo; Kirss, Tambedou
Caernarfon Town possible starting lineup: Roberts; Marriott, Mooney, Piggott, Jones; Edwards, Gosset, Cieslewicz, Mendes, Bradley; Zanzala
