Penybont were held to a 1-1 draw by Flint Town United in a Cymru Premier match that saw their league position drop from third to sixth. A late equaliser from Lassana Mendes in the 89th minute cancelled out Tom Mehew's early opener for the hosts, earning Flint their first point of the campaign. The result was reported by the BBC this week.
Penybont finished sixth in the final 2025 table with 41 points from 32 games, a record of 11 wins, 8 draws, and 13 losses. Their recent form was WWLLD, and they ended the season 39 points behind champions The New Saints.
How did the match unfold?
Tom Mehew gave Penybont a dream start, finding the net in just the 8th minute. The home side looked set to claim all three points and consolidate their top-three spot. However, Flint Town United, who began the day bottom of the table and without a point, fought back persistently. Their efforts were rewarded with just a minute of normal time remaining when Lassana Mendes struck to secure a 1-1 draw. The point lifts Flint off the foot of the table, though they remain 13th.
Penybont's star summer signing, Jonathan Leko, began the match on the bench. His integration into the squad is a key storyline for the club as they prepare for the new season. You can view the full squad details on our squad page.
What happened elsewhere in the league?
The draw had immediate consequences in a tightly packed Cymru Premier table. Connah's Quay Nomads took advantage of Penybont's slip, beating Cambrian United 3-0 to climb into third place. Callum West scored after just two minutes, and Iwan Murray added a double. Cambrian suffered their second league defeat.
Barry Town United reinforced their status as league leaders with a 4-2 victory over Airbus UK. Owain Brain scored twice, with Owen Cuddihy and Jack Shaw also on target. George Peers and Jordan Evans scored for Airbus. Barry's strong start sets them up as a formidable opponent for Penybont's next fixture.
Cardiff Met climbed to seventh with a 3-0 win over Briton Ferry, who slid to eighth. Jack Veale scored twice and Jasper Payne once, with Luke Salter of Briton Ferry seeing a red card in the 82nd minute.
Which teams were involved in a goal fest?
Caernarfon Town and Holywell Town played out an eight-goal thriller, with Caernarfon emerging 5-3 winners. Zack Clarke was the hero with a hat-trick, supported by goals from Sion Bradley and Noah Edwards. The victory pushes Caernarfon up to fifth. Holywell, who got goals from Farbrizio Murtas, Caio Hughes, and a Florian Yonsian penalty, remain bottom and are still searching for their first win.
Llandudno also capitalised on the shifting standings, moving from fifth to fourth with a 2-0 win over Haverfordwest County. Haverfordwest's woes continued with a fifth straight defeat, leaving them just above the relegation zone on goal difference. Their task was made harder when Panashe Makwiramiti was sent off before halftime.
What's next for Penybont?
The focus now turns to preparation for the upcoming season. Penybont's next scheduled match is a home fixture against Barry Town United on October 9th. Barry, currently third in the early running, will provide a stern test. This match is one of several key dates you can find on our fixtures list. The club will be keen to improve on last season's defensive record, which saw them concede 49 goals while scoring 39 for a -10 goal difference. Building a more solid foundation will be essential for a push up the standings.
