Penybont FC has submitted plans to Bridgend County Borough Council for a new community and performance hub at the Dragon Bet Stadium in Bryntirion. The proposals, lodged in September 2025, aim to address long-standing accessibility issues for supporters and players.
What’s included in the plans?
The ground floor of the new one-and-a-half-storey building would feature a classroom, mobility area, accessible male and female toilets, a designated disabled toilet, and lifts to the first floor. Upstairs, further toilets, a disabled facility, a large community activity room, and a balcony are proposed. The building would sit between the existing southern covered stand and the offices near the main artificial pitch.
Why does Penybont need this upgrade?
Currently, supporters rely on portable toilets, which are unsuitable for women and disabled fans, forcing them to leave matches and walk to the clubhouse. Chief executive Neil Ward’s vision includes permanent, accessible facilities inside the stadium. The hub would also serve first-team, academy, and women’s players for conditioning and injury prevention, reducing travel to Bridgend College’s Pencoed Campus.
What’s next for the project?
The application is under review by Bridgend County Borough Council, with a decision expected in the coming months. If approved, the hub could ease local traffic by cutting car journeys for the club’s 240 academy players. Next fixture: vs Cardiff MET (away, 2026-10-30) (10th in the table).
