Barry Town United will be one of the teams featured in the BBC's live coverage of the Novira Cymru Premier, with at least 20 matches per season guaranteed on BBC iPlayer. The agreement, which runs until summer 2029, follows the BBC's acquisition of rights to show every Wales men's international through to Euro 2028.
League standing (final 2025 table -- new season not yet under way): 3rd in Cymru Premier, 46 pts, 12W-10D-10L from 32 games, recent form LLWDW.
The first streamed fixture will be Barry Town United against Cardiff Met on August 15, followed by Ammanford against Connah's Quay Nomads on August 22. Both matches will begin at 12.30pm.
“We’re so pleased to be announcing this new deal with the FAW to show games throughout the next three years of the Novira Cymru Premier,” said Carolyn Hitt, head of sport at BBC Cymru Wales.
The agreement will operate alongside the governing body’s Cymru Football TV streaming service, which carries every match. “The BBC’s commitment to Welsh domestic football will play an important role in increasing awareness of the league, attracting new audiences and supporting our wider ambition to continue growing the game,” Sharp said.
Goals this season: 43 scored, 33 conceded (+10 goal difference).
Title race: 34 points behind leaders The New Saints.
Last result: Barry Town 1-1 Haverfordwest County AFC (2026-04-26).
Recent form (last 5): 2W-2D-1L (DDLWW, most recent first).
Next fixture: vs The New Saints (away, 2026-09-05) (1st in the table).
The deal will double the competition’s free live coverage compared with last season, according to FAW head of domestic leagues Jack Sharp.
What happened?
The BBC has secured a three-year deal with the Football Association of Wales for live coverage of the Novira Cymru Premier.
Why it matters for Barry Town
The agreement will increase awareness of the league and attract new audiences, supporting the wider ambition to continue growing the game.
What comes next?
The first streamed fixture will be Barry Town United against Cardiff Met on August 15, followed by Ammanford against Connah’s Quay Nomads on August 22.
