Barry Town United face TNS in title clash as Dugan leads charge

Barry Town United prepare for a top-of-the-table clash with The New Saints after a six-match winning streak, with Elliott Dugan in prolific form and the side sitting second in the Cymru Premier.

Barry Town United travel to Park Hall to face league leaders The New Saints in a key Cymru Premier showdown on Saturday evening. The side arrives off a six-match winning streak, their best start since 2016/17, and currently sit second in the table with 18 points from seven games.

How has Barry Town United performed so far this season?

Barry Town United have scored 17 goals and conceded just eight this season, giving them a +9 goal difference. Their recent form reads LWWWW, with the sole loss coming early in the campaign. Steve Jenkins’ side have won their last five league matches, including a 4-1 victory at Briton Ferry Llansawel where Elliott Dugan completed a hat-trick. Dugan and Owen Brain have combined for 12 goal contributions this season, driving much of the team’s attacking threat.

What does the transfer window mean for Barry Town United?

According to faw.cymru, Barry Town United strengthened their squad over the summer with seven new signings. Jack Shaw, Sion Spence, James Lester, Elliott Dugan, Jadyn Crosbie, Owen Brain and Noah Daley all joined the club. Departures included Rhys Kavanagh (retired), Ben Margetson, Robbie Willmott, Ollie Hulbert, Ieuan Owen, Jac Thomas and Joseph Beynon. These changes have helped shape a side now challenging for the title.

Where can fans watch the Barry Town United vs TNS match?

The New Saints vs Barry Town United fixture will be broadcast live on S4C’s Sgorio programme, with kick-off at 17:15. Full match coverage will be available from the first whistle to the final, allowing supporters to follow every moment of the title-contending clash. The game is a repeat of the Nathaniel MG Cup final earlier this year, where Barry won 2-0 thanks to a brace from Ieuan Owen.

What is Barry Town United’s next fixture after the TNS game?

Barry Town United will host Trefelin BGC at home on 30 October 2026, a side currently sitting 14th in the table. The match presents an opportunity to build momentum after the trip to Park Hall. Fans can check the full list of upcoming games on the club’s fixtures page and view the updated squad list via squad.