Haverfordwest County AFC face a vital away trip to Ammanford AFC this Friday as they aim to arrest a worrying slide in Premier League form. The Bluebirds have lost four of their last five league games, leaving them 13th in the table with just 10 points from 13 matches, a record of three wins and a draw from those thirteen outings. Their goal difference of minus eleven, having scored eight and conceded nineteen, shows their difficulties.
Their recent struggles include a 1-0 loss at Colwyn Bay, a 1-0 defeat at Flint Town United, and a 2-1 home reverse against Caernarfon Town where Ben Ahmun scored their late consolation. The only bright spot was a convincing 4-0 Welsh Cup victory over Cardiff Corinthians on Saturday 17 October, which offered a rare positive result. That win is their only one in the last five outings across all competitions, a sequence that has seen them concede 19 league goals while scoring only eight. Their recent league form reads one win and four losses from the last five, with defeats to Cardiff MET, Colwyn Bay, Flint Town United, and Caernarfon Town preceding that cup victory.
Ammanford AFC prop up the Premier League table and are reeling from a 9-0 thrashing by leaders The New Saints just last week. They have also suffered heavy defeats to Flint Town United and others, making Friday's match a clear opportunity for Haverfordwest to get back on track. The hosts' last starting lineup featured players like O. Williams and S. Woodhouse, but their defensive frailties have been exposed repeatedly this season.
The team's league position, a full 30 points behind The New Saints, shows the need for immediate improvement. A victory at Ammanford would provide key momentum ahead of the next home fixture against Cardiff MET on Friday 6 November. The last meeting with Cardiff MET, who currently sit 8th, ended in a 1-0 defeat for County back on Tuesday 29 September, adding extra significance to the upcoming run of games. The club must start collecting points regularly to climb away from the lower reaches of the standings.
Friday's match at Ammanford kicks off at 19:45 local time.
