The New Saints will host Briton Ferry in the Welsh Cup third round next month, a tie set up by their narrow 2-1 victory over Airbus UK Broughton on Friday. Dan Williams, a midfielder who joined from Swansea City, scored the decisive goal in the 88th minute to secure passage.
Danny Davies had given Craig Harrison's side a first-half lead, but a second-half free-kick from Jordan Evans pulled Airbus level. Williams' late strike ensured The New Saints' progression, with the player admitting to relief after a tough contest. "Yes, very confident," Williams said. "We've obviously scored a lot of goals the last couple of weeks, six at Holywell, nine against Cambrian."
Dominant form continues
The cup win extends The New Saints' remarkable winning streak to 13 games across all competitions. They sit six points clear at the top of the Cymru Premier, a position of strength they will carry into their next league fixture against Ammanford this Friday. Their form presents a formidable challenge for any opponent.
For Briton Ferry, the upcoming cup clash on November 14th is a daunting prospect. The Ferrymen currently sit 11th in the Premier League with 12 points from 13 games, a full 25 points behind the league leaders. Their last meeting with The New Saints ended in a 1-0 defeat back in August. A heavy 5-0 loss to Afan United in their most recent league outing shows the scale of the task ahead, though their recent form shows two wins in their last five matches. The full standings illustrate the gulf between the sides as they prepare to meet at Park Hall.
This story first appeared at Shropshire Star
Briton Ferry manager Andy Dyers described his side's 5-0 Welsh Cup win over Afan United as a "professional response" to a tie they were expected to win. Luke Bowen scored a second-half hat-trick in the victory, with Joseph Lloyd and Corey Hurford also on target. The Reds, who sit 11th in the Premier League with 12 points from 13 games, will now face The New Saints in the third round on November 14th.
