Penybont's Unbeaten Title-Winning Campaign
Penybont, the Cymru Premier team, has had a remarkable rise to prominence in the division. Founded in 2013 following the merger of Bridgend Town and Bryntirion Athletic, they finished third in their debut season and spent six seasons in the second tier of Welsh football before being crowned champions in 2018-19.
Their title-winning campaign saw them go unbeaten, winning 25 of their 30 matches to secure promotion to the Cymru Premier. Since then, the Bont have established themselves as a competitive force in the division, reaching the Welsh Cup final in 2021-22 and securing European football.
What Comes Next?
Penybont have had a good start to their Novira Cymru Premier campaign, opening their season with a 0-0 draw against reigning champions The New Saints. They then picked up their first victory of the league campaign after a 2-1 victory over Caernarfon Town on Friday night with goals from new signings Tom Mehew and Ryan Hill.
Manager Rhys Griffiths' Journey
Rhys Griffiths joined Penybont in 2016 as player-manager and guided the club to promotion to the Cymru Premier in his second season. The former forward enjoyed an 11-year playing career in the Welsh domestic game, representing clubs including Carmarthen Town, Llanelli Town, Port Talbot Town, and Newport County.
Captain Mael Davies Takes the Reins
Mael Davies was appointed captain after the departure of Kane Owen, and he has been instrumental in leading the team to their current success. With their next fixture against Cardiff MET away on 2026-10-30, Penybont will look to continue their winning streak and close the gap on the leaders.
Penybont are currently 7th in the league, with 4 points, 1 win, and 0 losses from 2 games, and a recent form of WD. They are 2 points behind leaders Cardiff MET and have a goal difference of +1, with 2 goals scored and 1 conceded this season. Their next fixture will be a crucial test of their abilities as they face the top team in the league.
