Caernarfon Town's pitch improvements have been backed by planners. The club, currently 4th in Cymru Premier with 45 points from 32 games, will upgrade the Oval stadium pitch.

What happened?

The facelift will involve levelling and replanting the original pitch with layers of different materials.

Why it matters for Caernarfon Town

The aim is to redevelop the existing natural grass pitch and construct a new natural turf football pitch with a reduced slope. The current playing surface has poor drainage, which impacts performance.

What comes next?

The proposal includes manhole drainage pipes, a retaining wall, and a fence of lightweight railings. | Stat | Value | | --- | --- | | League standing | 4th in Cymru Premier | | Points | 45 | | Games played | 32 | | Recent form | WWLLL | | Last result | Caernarfon Town 2-0 Penybont (2026-04-18) | The upgrade is a positive development for the town, with local member Cllr Gareth Coj Parry strongly in favour of the scheme. Cllr Elin Hywel added that increasing the standard of sports clubs across Gwynedd is important for young people. The application was received from Darren Billinghurst through the agent Louise O'Rourke of Sports Labs Limited. The Canaries play in the highest league in the Welsh footballing pyramid. As of 25 Jun 2026, Caernarfon Town sits in the top end of the JD Cymru Premier table, with a recent win against Penybont.