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Neyland seal late win over Fishguard

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3 years ago

February 13, 2023

NEYLAND earned a vital win on Saturday (Feb 11) as a late goal from Mike Chandler saw them beat Fishguard 3-2.

This was the first meeting of the sides this season with both looking for points to pull themselves away from the bottom two.

Neyland were wearing a changed strip due to a kit clash and they were also showing their support for Neyland lad Stephen Roberts, a keen all-round sportsman, who has been diagnosed with and is raising funds for Multiple Sclerosis by undertaking the Pembrokeshire coastal path challenge.

Neyland had suffered just one defeat in their previous five games while Fishguard came into the game keen to back up their win from last weekend.

The visitors had two early corners which came to nothing and in the seventh minute it was Fishguard who took the lead as a corner fell to Danny Hopkin and his low shot deflected in.

Their lead only lasted for 11 minutes though as a good cross from Fletcher Picton was headed in at the back post by Aidan Rees to make it 1-1.

Just five minutes later Neyland had turned the game around as Rees turned provider for Picton who turned and fired in to make it 2-1.

Both sides pressed but the half time whistle came with Neyland still holding on to their one-goal advantage.

However, just two minutes into the second half the home side were level as the ball was flicked on to Hopkin who scored to level the game. Neyland looked for an offside but nothing was given.

Fishguard were now on the attack but they couldn’t find another goal. Aidan Rees had a chance for Neyland but it remained 2-2.

With ten minutes to go the ball fell kindly for Mike Chandler and he spotted the keeper off his line and produced a superb lob from 35 yards to give Neyland the lead.

The visitors had defended well in the second and they held on to seal their third victory in a row; one that also sees them jump above Fishguard in the table.

Neyland manager Gavin Rowland was delighted with the grit and determination showed in a great battling performance.

On Saturday, February 18, Neyland face another big game as they travel to Pennar Robins while Fishguard visit Carew.

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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.

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South Pembrokeshire Short Mat Bowls Association – Week Twelve results

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December 14, 2025

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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
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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.

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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

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Players from the U7s through to the U16s Eagles have been highlighted for their work rate, teamwork and commitment on the pitch, with coaches praising the effort shown by all who took part.

The club said the selections recognise not only individual performances but the dedication shown by players at training and during matches throughout the season.

Parents and supporters were quick to share their congratulations online, with particular praise for U12s players George Bentley and Tom Wheeler, who impressed during their fixture.

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U8s: Theo Headland & Lyla Phillips
U9s: Theo Canton & George Thornton
U10s: Rhys Davies
U10s Eagles: Frankie Campbell
U11s: Griff Jenkins & Ollie Edwards
U12s: George Bentley & Tom Wheeler
U12s Eagles: Cyra Ellis
U15s: Logan Keane
U16s Eagles: Laura Cichon

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