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Jan 15, 2025 | 
barryanddistrictnews.co.uk | Ian Johnson
Barry drew in a crunch match versus Haverfordwest. Pic Perry Dobbins Photography JD CYMRU PREMIER: BARRY TOWN UNITED 1 HAVERFORDWEST COUNTY 1 In a dramatic final few minutes, Barry Town secured a point against third-placed Haverfordwest County on Tuesday night, but it still might not be enough to ensure a Top Six finish.
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Dec 4, 2024 | 
barryanddistrictnews.co.uk | Ian Johnson
Barry Town United goalscorer Kayne McLaggon. Picture Perry Dobbins Photography MG CUP: BARRY TOWN UNITED 1 THE NEW SAINTS 2 Kayne McLaggon scored a second half goal for Barry in a battling display against The New Saints, but it wasn’t enough for Town to reach the MG Cup Final, writes Ian Johnson.
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Nov 20, 2024 | 
barryanddistrictnews.co.uk | Ian Johnson
Barry Town face important but tough matches in both league and cup in the next few weeks, looking to secure a Top Six Cymru Premier league position and reach the MG Cup Final, writes Ian Johnson. After 16 of the league’s 32 games, Barry are in fifth place in the Cymru Premier, with 25 points.
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Nov 13, 2024 | 
barryanddistrictnews.co.uk | Ian Johnson
Ieuan Owen comes on as a substitute on 66 minutes and scores a brace. (Image: Picture Perry Dobbins Photography) JD CYMRU PREMIER: BARRY TOWN UNITED 3 CONNAH’S QUAY NOMADS 2 Two goals from 18-year old substitute Ieuan Owen gave Barry the three points at home to last year’s Welsh Cup winners, Connah’s Quay Nomads. Town’s 88th minute winner was the third time that Barry took the lead in a match that see-sawed between the two clubs.
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Nov 9, 2024 | 
barryanddistrictnews.co.uk | Ian Johnson
Barry Town consolidated their Top Six position with a 2-1 win away at Flint last Saturday, writes Ian Johnson. Two first half goals put Barry in the driving seat, before conceding a controversial goal in which manager Steve Jenkins was sent to the stand as he protested the decision. Flint had the opening chance of the game, with Florian Yonsian looking to chip Barry ‘keeper, Luc Rees, the ball bouncing off the top of the crossbar. But it was Barry who took the lead in the 21st minute.
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Nov 5, 2024 | 
barryanddistrictnews.co.uk | Ian Johnson
Barry suffered a heavy defeat Barry retained their position in the Cymru Premier Top Six, despite a 4-1 home defeat against league champions, The New Saints, writes Ian Johnson. After going two goals down, Barry pulled one back, but goals either side of half-time gave the professional team the points. Barry had early chances through Sam Snaith, who fired over, and Evan Press, whose effort was saved. The opening goal came on the half hour, and in controversial circumstances.
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Oct 24, 2024 | 
barryanddistrictnews.co.uk | Ian Johnson
Barry Town reached the semi-final of the Nathaniel MG Cup on Tuesday night, beating Cymru Premier league leaders, Penybont at Jenner Park. Two goals from Ollie Hulbert and a winner from Kayne McLaggon secured Barry’s place in the final four of the competition. Responding to the weekend’s Welsh Cup defeat, Barry put out a strong side in the league cup, but found themselves on the back foot when conceding an early goal.
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Oct 23, 2024 | 
barryanddistrictnews.co.uk | Ian Johnson
Newtown 2 - 4 Barry Town United A stunning second half comeback saw Barry take all three points away at Newtown, reaching the Top Six of the Cymru Premier. Nobody knows what Steve Jenkins told his team in the changing room at half-time, but Barry were instantly back in a match which had looked beyond them at two nil down. Despite Barry making no changes from the side that beat Briton Ferry a few days earlier, it was the home side who made the early running, taking the lead after 12 minutes.
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Oct 16, 2024 | 
barryanddistrictnews.co.uk | Ian Johnson
Patten and Sainty celebrate in Barry's latest victory. Photo: Perry Dobbins Photography Barry Town were 3-1 winners over recently promoted Briton Ferry at Jenner Park last Saturday, winning their third home league game of the season, writes Ian Johnson. The home side took a tenth minute lead. Keenan Patten received a pass from Josh Beecher on the left touchline, cut inside, taking the ball to the edge of the box before letting fly with a low right footed shot to beat the keeper.
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Oct 8, 2024 | 
barryanddistrictnews.co.uk | Ian Johnson
Barry went down to a disappointing 4-1 defeat away at Cymru Premier League leaders, Penybont. Harrison Bright gave Barry a first half lead, but it became a second half to forget, with the home side scoring four times. In front of nearly 1,000 fans, it was an even first half, with Barry making one change from last week’s winning team against Aberystwyth Town; Josh Yorwerth replacing the injured Mikey George.
