Haverfordwest County AFC battled to a 0-0 draw away at Llandudno FC in a Cymru Premier Phase One fixture this week. The match, reported by faw.cymru, was a tense affair defined by defensive discipline and a flurry of second-half substitutions and cards.
The Bluebirds now sit 12th in the Premier League, with three points from six games and a goal difference of minus ten. Their next challenge is an away trip to face Ammanford AFC, who are 13th, on October 30th. You can view the full schedule on our fixtures page.
How did the match unfold?
The contest at Llandudno's ground failed to produce a goal, but it was not short of incident. Both sides made early changes, with Haverfordwest's Benjamin Ioan Thomas Phillips replacing Rhys Abbruzzeese and Daniel Thomas Hawkins coming on for Benjamin Ahmun. The deadlock was nearly broken when Liam Thomas Higgins found the net, but the effort was ruled out. Llandudno also saw a goal from Ross Daniel Weaver chalked off. The game's major flashpoint arrived late on when Panashe Paul Makwiramiti was shown a straight red card, forcing his side to finish the match with ten men.
Who was involved in the key incidents?
Discipline was a significant theme as the match progressed. Haverfordwest County AFC saw four players receive yellow cards. Iwan Cartwright, Lewis Rees, Gregory Joel Walters, and Benjamin Ahmun were all cautioned by the referee. For Llandudno, Marc Richard Williams, Ross Daniel Weaver, and Mark Cadwallader were also booked. The flurry of substitutions saw Haverfordwest's Lewis Rees replace Hari Thomas, while Cammron Morris took the place of Harvey Bennett. Llandudno made their own changes, with Ben Maher replacing Marc Richard Williams and Josef Eugene Faux entering the fray twice, first for Leon Mark Hughes and later for Kieran David Lloyd.
What is Haverfordwest County's current league position?
This single point does little to alter the difficult start to the 26/27 season for the Bluebirds. They remain in 12th place, having collected just three points from a possible eighteen. Their record shows one win and five losses, with only two goals scored and twelve conceded. This leaves them a substantial fifteen points behind league leaders Barry Town. The team's recent form, listed as WLLLL, underscores the need for improvement. Supporters can track the evolving league picture on our standings section.
What comes next for the squad?
Attention now turns to preparation for the next league fixture against Ammanford AFC at the end of October. Manager Tony Pennock will be looking to build on the defensive solidity shown in this clean sheet while addressing the attacking shortcomings that have yielded only two league goals. The break provides a chance to integrate players and work on patterns of play ahead of a critical run of games. The club's full player roster is available on our squad page. The next match is scheduled for October 30, 2026, at Ammanford's ground.
