Llanelli AFC Face a Tough Test Against Penybont
Llanelli AFC are set to face a tough test against Penybont in their upcoming match, with the visitors having established themselves as a competitive force in the Cymru Premier. Penybont have had a good start to their season, opening with a 0-0 draw against reigning champions The New Saints and then picking up their first victory of the league campaign with a 2-1 win over Caernarfon Town.
Penybont's European Ambitions
Penybont have had two years in a row of European football, facing Andorran side FC Santa Coloma in their Europa Conference League campaign. They have also had a strong start to their Novira Cymru Premier campaign, finishing second in the league and facing Lithuanian side Kauno Žalgiris in their Europa Conference League campaign.
Llanelli AFC's Title Hopes
Llanelli AFC are currently 12th in the Premier League, with 8 points from 22 games. They have scored 12 goals and conceded 59, with a goal difference of -47. Their next fixture is against Aberystwyth Town on August 31.
Manager Rhys Griffiths
Manager Rhys Griffiths joined Penybont in 2016 as player-manager and guided the club to promotion to the Cymru Premier in his second season. He has since overseen 268 matches, winning 114 with a points-per-game average of 1.49. He was named Cymru Premier Manager of the Season in 2022-23.
Captain Mael Davies
Mael Davies was appointed captain after the departure of Kane Owen. He has been a key player for Penybont, helping the team to establish themselves as a competitive force in the Cymru Premier.
