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Clubs ‘can’t wait to get started’ as Pembrokeshire Football League returns

Published

4 years ago

September 2, 2021

THE Pembrokeshire Football League returns this weekend with clubs across the county delighted to be back in action.

This Saturday, September 4, after 16 months away, league football is back in Pembrokeshire and for some, it can’t come quick enough.

The covid-19 pandemic forced the 2019-20 season to be cancelled with Hakin United being crowned winners of Division 1 on a points per game method.

Attempts to return to some sort of normality were curtailed in late 2020 after a rise in cases across the country.

The pandemic has also had an impact on a number of clubs with Saundersfoot just one of a number of teams in Wales who have had to pull out of their respective leagues.

There is good news in that Prendergast Villa have been able to reform and they will enter Division 5 under the leadership of Adrian Blundell.

The Herald spoke to a number of clubs ahead of Saturday’s games to see how they were feeling and many told us they can’t wait to get started.

Merlins Bridge’s secretary said: “It’s absolutely great news that league football has finally returned.

“Another positive after the awful time we have recently had. Amazing to see competitive football being played again, not only at senior football but also the juniors and the mini’s.

“It’s been a long time coming and good luck to everyone with the forth coming season. The down side is seeing some clubs struggling and folding. Look at Saundersfoot for example. A long standing Pembrokeshire football team that has had to pull out.

“Covid has definitely had an impact on all the club’s I’m sure. Some more than others. Saturday can’t come quick enough.”

Herbrandston manager Stuart McDonald said: “I am sure that I speak for many players and managers when I say that the return of competitive football within Pembrokeshire is an exciting prospect.

“The last 18 months have been challenging for every club, and moving forward things have undoubtedly changed.

“Throughout pre-season there has been an apprehensive buzz around the club, everyone hoping that the season would get the green light.

“With the green light given, we now approach the season with huge excitement and also cautious optimism, ensuring that the safety of everyone involved is at the forefront of what we do. Good luck to all our Pembrokeshire teams and referees.”

St Clears manager Nick Squire said: “It’s an exciting time for everyone, not just in St Clears, but for everyone in the county, maybe a realisation of the value of the game and how much it really means to our lives, not just the competitive side but the social too.

“It felt like it was never going to come but it’s finally here and we can’t wait to get started.”

Hakin manager Scott Davies said: “We at Hakin United are delighted to have local football back. It is a huge part of our community and has been sorely missed over the last 16 months.”

Milford United manager Andrew Burgoyne added: “It’s been a long time coming and life has a very different look now.

“A return to football feels like a return to normality, although we know that we still need to be cautious. That won’t be easy in both a sporting and social context.”

Manager of Neyland, Gavin Rowland said: “It’s great to be back training seeing old and new faces at the club. The players have shown a good commitment so far and have enjoyed being back together.

“Everyone is looking forward to the first league game this weekend and we along with every other club are excited to get back to league action.”

Having missed the football for 18 months, Saturday will be a welcome relief for all involved. Good luck to all clubs for the new season.

Fixtures for Saturday, September 4

Division 1

Fishguard Sports v Pennar Robins

Goodwick United v Hundleton

Hakin United v Carew

Monkton Swifts v Merlins Bridge

Narberth v Neyland

St Ishmaels v Clarbeston Road

Division 2

Broad Haven v Milford Athletic

Kilgetty v Solva

Merlins Bridge II v Monkton Swifts II

Milford United v Johnston

Pennar Robins II v Hakin United II

St Clears v Herbrandston

Division 3

Camrose v Pembroke Boro

Carew II v Tenby

Clarbeston Road II v Fishguard Sports II

Cosheston v Broad Haven II

Lawrenny v Goodwick United II

Pendine v Haverfordwest CC

Division 4

Haverfordwest CC II v Carew III

Hundleton II v Milford United II

Neyland II v Narberth II

Pennar Robins III v St Ishmaels II

Solva II v Letterston

St Florence v Camrose II

Division 5

Herbrandston II v Prendergast Villa

Johnston II v Newport Tigers

Letterston II v Kilgetty II

Milford Athletic II v Lawrenny II

Pembroke Boro II v Angle

Tenby II v St Clears II

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Clubs event inspires girls to try new sports

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5 hours ago

December 16, 2025

Tom Sinclair

MORE than 50 young people took part in a multi-sport taster event designed to encourage girls to get involved in new activities.

The Sport Pembrokeshire Community Clubs event was held at Fishguard Leisure Centre on Sunday (Dec 1) for pupils from Ysgol Bro Gwaun and its feeder schools, with sponsorship from Valero.

Local sports clubs and activity providers offered a wide range of sessions, including cricket, self-defence, rowing, dance, hockey, tennis, table tennis, rugby and basketball. Water for participants was kindly provided by Princes Gate.

Young Ambassadors from Ysgol Bro Gwaun also played a key role in helping the event run smoothly.

Dan Bellis, of Sport Pembrokeshire, said: “It was a fantastic evening and it was brilliant to see so many young people and coaches in attendance.

“There was a wide range of activities on offer and everyone clearly enjoyed themselves.

“We hope the girls who took part have discovered a new sport or activity and will continue their involvement with the local clubs and providers who supported the event.”

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Keeper scores 121st-minute wonder goal before saving two penalties

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2 days ago

December 14, 2025

Herald Sport

Cwmamman United stun Tenby AFC in an unforgettable 3-3 thriller to reach the last sixteen of the West Wales Intermediate Cup

Cwmamman Utd 3 Tenby AFC 3 (Cwm win 3–2 on pens)

AN EXTRAORDINARY cup tie unfolded at Grenig Park as Cwmamman United and Tenby AFC shared a breathless 3-3 draw, before the hosts edged through 3–2 on penalties.

Tenby struck almost instantly, with Lloyd Hughes finding the net inside the opening minute. Cwm hit back on 14 minutes when Cam Isaac produced a superb finish to level the tie, but Joe Leahy restored Tenby’s lead before the break – a goal that for long spells looked like it might settle the contest.

Deep into stoppage time, however, Cwmamman refused to accept defeat. In the 100th minute, Jackson Brereton pounced to smash home an equaliser and force extra time.

The drama only intensified. Tenby were awarded a hotly disputed penalty in the 114th minute, converted confidently by Hughes. The spot-kick also saw Cwm’s Kieran Rees – who had been excellent alongside Kai O’Donnell at the heart of the defence – shown a red card.

But with virtually the last kick of the game, Cwm’s goalkeeper Kai Rees strode forward for a final desperate attack and unleashed a stunning 25-yard volley to make it 3-3, sparking wild celebrations around the ground.

Rees was far from finished. In the decisive shootout, he produced two superb saves to secure a 3–2 penalty win and send Cwmamman United into the last sixteen of the West Wales Intermediate Cup.

Photo: Cwm goalkeeper Kai Rees.

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South Pembrokeshire Short Mat Bowls Association – Week Twelve results

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2 days ago

December 14, 2025

Herald Sport

A PACKET week of fixtures in the South Pembrokeshire Short Mat Bowls Association’s Friendly League saw key wins at both ends of the table as teams continue to jostle for position going into the second half of the season.

Match results (Week 12):

Hundleton 10–0 Lamphey
Badgers 2–8 St Johns
Reynalton 0–10 Carew
Kilgetty 8–2 East Williamston
Cosheston v Llanteg – postponed
St Twynnells – bye week

A previously postponed fixture was also completed, with St Twynnells drawing 5–5 with Reynaltón.

League table (after Week 12):
East Williamston remain top, having played 10 and won eight, with a strong shots difference of +125. Reynaltón sit second after 11 games with 58 points, while St Johns and Hundleton follow closely behind on 54 points each.

At the mid-table mark, Carew (49 points), St Twynnells (48) and Kilgetty (46) remain tightly grouped. Badgers, Lamphey, Llanteg and Cosheston make up the lower order, though the number of games played varies, leaving room for movement in the coming weeks.

Full standings:

Team	P	W	D	L	S/D	Points
East Williamston	10	8	0	2	+125	72
Reynaltón	11	5	2	4	+35	58
St Johns	10	5	1	4	+32	54
Hundleton	10	5	1	4	-2	54
Carew	9	5	0	4	-25	49
St Twynnells	10	4	2	4	-34	48
Kilgetty	11	5	0	6	-44	46
Badgers	11	3	1	7	-59	45
Lamphey	11	5	0	6	-10	44
Llanteg	8	4	0	4	-5	41
Cosheston	9	3	1	5	-13	40