Haverfordwest County AFC recorded their first win of the 2026-27 Cymru Premier season by beating Trefelin 2-1 at the Bridge Meadow on Bank Holiday Monday. The hard-fought victory lifts the Bluebirds to 12th in the league, having taken three points from their opening six matches.
According to a report from haverfordwestcountyafc.com, manager Tony Pennock made five changes to his starting lineup. One of those was new signing Cody Twose, who made his debut for the club. The match was played in front of 703 spectators at the Dynamite Bridge Meadow.
How did the match unfold?
Dan Hawkins opened the scoring for Haverfordwest County AFC. Jack Wilson then doubled the advantage with a goal that ended a personal drought of 1,049 days. Trefelin, managed by Andy Hill, pulled a goal back deep into added time through Callum Saunders, but the hosts held on for a crucial three points. The win provides a major boost for a side that had conceded 12 goals while scoring only two in its first five league outings.
What does this mean for the league position?
The result moves Haverfordwest County AFC off the bottom of the Cymru Premier table. They now sit 12th with a record of one win and five losses from six games, giving them three points and a goal difference of minus ten. You can see the full picture on our standings page. The club remains 15 points behind early leaders Barry Town, but this win breaks a sequence of poor form.
Who were the key performers?
Jack Wilson's goal was a significant moment, marking his first for the club in nearly three years. Teenager Hari Thomas, aged 17, was also involved in the matchday squad. Dan Hawkins' early strike set the tone for a performance that showed more resilience than in previous weeks. The team will need more contributions across the board as they look to build momentum.
What comes next for the Bluebirds?
Attention now turns to the next fixture, an away trip to face Ammanford AFC on October 30th. Ammanford are currently 13th in the table, making it another important match in the battle to climb the league. The full schedule is available on our fixtures page. Tony Pennock's side will aim to use this victory as a foundation for their first positive run of the campaign.
