Caernarfon Town have completed a major squad overhaul, bringing in 15 new players during the Cymru Leagues summer transfer window. The club's extensive recruitment drive, reported by clwbpeldroed.org, saw signings from across the Welsh pyramid and beyond as the window closed on Tuesday, September 1.
This activity comes as the Canaries sit fourth in the Cymru Premier, having taken 15 points from their first seven matches. Their form of five wins and two losses has them just four points behind leaders The New Saints, with a healthy goal difference of plus nine after scoring 18 and conceding nine.
Who has joined Caernarfon Town?
The list of incomings is substantial. From English side AFC Telford United comes defender Jordan Piggott. The club has also raided domestic rivals for talent, securing forward Brad Young, midfielder Sion Bradley, defender Zack Clarke, and forward Jake Canavan from The New Saints.
Further signings from within the Cymru Premier include midfielder Noah Edwards and defender Chris Marriott from Connah’s Quay Nomads, with Edwards arriving for an undisclosed fee. Defender Kyle Harrison and midfielder Iwan Lewis have joined from Bala Town. The club also added experience from the Cymru North, signing defender Gruff John and forward Darren Thomas from Porthmadog. Forward Offrande Zanzala arrives from Marine, and defender Ben Nash also joins from Connah’s Quay Nomads. The final reported signing is forward Simba Nyamwanza.
Which players have left the Oval?
Such a large influx of players was accompanied by several notable departures. Forward Adam Davies made the move to Colwyn Bay. Defender Ben Nash, midfielder Chris Marriott, and midfielder Noah Edwards all moved to Connah’s Quay Nomads, though Edwards' subsequent return to Caernarfon is part of the summer's complex dealings.
Midfielder Sion Bradley, forward Brad Young, and defender Zack Clarke departed for The New Saints. Defender Kyle Harrison and midfielder Iwan Lewis left for Bala Town, while defender Gruff John and forward Darren Thomas moved to Porthmadog. Forward Offrande Zanzala's departure to Marine completes the list of confirmed exits. You can view the updated squad list on our squad page.
What does this mean for the current season?
The scale of the changes points to a significant reset under manager Richard Davies. With the window now shut until January 1, 2027, this is the group that must maintain the team's strong early-season position. Integrating so many new faces quickly will be important for consistency.
The team's current standings show they are in a promising early position to challenge. Their next test comes at home on October 23 against Briton Ferry, who currently sit 11th in the table. Fans can check the full schedule on our fixtures page.
How does the transfer window work?
The summer window for Cymru Leagues clubs opened on Tuesday, June 15, and ran until 11 pm UK time on September 1. Clubs are now unable to register new players, except for free agents, until the winter window opens at the start of 2027. This deadline drove the flurry of late activity across the league, with Caernarfon Town among the busiest participants.
The club's next match is at home against Briton Ferry on October 23.
