Caernarfon Town delivered a thrilling attacking display to win a Cymru Premier match 5-3 against Holywell Town this week, with Zack Clarke scoring a hat-trick. The victory comes as the club's The Oval ground has been highlighted in a league-wide analysis of travel accessibility for supporters, according to reports from clwbpeldroed.org and nwsport.co.uk.
How did Caernarfon win their latest match?
Caernarfon Town secured a dramatic 5-3 away victory against Holywell Town in a match filled with goals. Zack Clarke was the star, netting three times to continue his remarkable scoring form at the start of this season.
Sion Bradley opened the scoring with a fierce volley in the 15th minute, and Clarke doubled the lead twenty minutes later. Holywell pulled one back before halftime, but Clarke restored the two-goal cushion just before the break. The second half saw Holywell fight back to 4-3, but a stunning 25-yard strike from Noah Edwards sealed the win for the Cofis. A late goal from Offrande Zanzala was disallowed after a VAR review.
What is Zack Clarke's current form?
Zack Clarke's performance against Holywell was part of an exceptional personal run. The forward has now scored in every league game he has started this season.
According to the match report from nwsport.co.uk, Clarke has seven goals from his five starts. His hat-trick against Holywell demonstrated clinical finishing from close range and intelligent movement. This form is a major asset for a Caernarfon side that finished fourth last season with 45 points from 32 games. You can track his and the team's progress on our stats page.
How accessible is The Oval for away fans?
A separate analysis by clwbpeldroed.org has ranked the travel convenience of all Cymru Premier grounds for the 2026/27 season. The study measured walking distances from the nearest railway station to each stadium.
Caernarfon Town's The Oval presents a significant challenge for supporters relying on public transport. The report indicates it is one of the grounds requiring the longest trek, with fans facing a journey of several miles from the nearest station. This contrasts sharply with clubs like Flint Town United, whose ground is just a five-minute walk from Flint station. The full analysis provides a detailed 'league table' of accessibility for all 16 top-flight clubs.
What is the context of Caernarfon's season?
This entertaining win adds to a mixed start for Caernarfon Town as they build on a solid fourth-place finish in the 2025 Cymru Premier. That campaign saw them record 12 wins, 9 draws, and 11 losses.
The team has shown a potent attack this season, having scored 56 goals, but defensive issues remain with 47 conceded. They currently sit 35 points behind league leaders The New Saints in the standings. Their next challenge is an away trip to face Haverfordwest County on October 9th, a fixture you can find on our fixtures list. The club will aim to build consistency and close the gap at the top of our standings.
