Match Day Programme

Ynyshir Albions FC Club Info

Honours

• Promotion to Rhondda Premier Division 1993/1994

• Rhondda Whitbread Cup Winners 1993/1994

• Rhondda Lucania Cup Winners - 1994/1995

• Rhondda Premier Player of the Year Steve Maylin 1994/1995

• Rhondda League Winners 1996/1997

• Rhondda Lucania Cup Winners - 1996/1997

• South Wales Senior League Div 2 Winners – 1998/1999

• Bruty Cup Winners 2001/2002

• South Wales Senior League Div 1 Winners 2002/2003

• South Wales Senior League Player of the Year Craig Wells 2002/2003

• SWFA Senior Cup Winners 2003/2004

• South Wales Senior League Div 2 Winners – 2007/2008

• South Wales Alliance Div 2 Winners 2015/2016

• South Wales Alliance Div 1 Runner Up – 2016/2017

• CW. John Owen Cup Runners Up – 2016/2017

• South Wales Alliance Premier Runner Up 2017/2018

• South Wales Alliance Premier League Winners – 2018/2019

• Ardal South Play Off Winners 2021 / 2022

Bun Army

We’ve said it for some time now but our fans are our 12th man, the support both home & away last season at times gave the players that extra push, however as the saying goes there is no place like home…we can’t wait to see you at the Oval!

Social Media Channels

Home Kit Sponsor

A massive thank you to Gary Lloyd from Blue Flame Gas Solutions Ltd who has kindly renewed his sponsorship of the First Team Home Kit for the 2022/2023 season

Away Kit Sponsor

Match Day Kit Sponsor

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Post Match Kit Sponsor

A massive thank you Gerwyn Harries from ‘The Gourmet Butcher’ who renewed his sponsorship of the match day tracksuits.

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First Team Squad

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First Team Squad

Ynyshir Albions FC Committee

The people you may not always see but behind the scenes the amount of work they put in is unbelievable, countless hours of their own time all with the aim of improving every aspect of the club on and off the field.

Ceirion Mason Gavin Fry

Thomas Jones Ryan Oliver Mark Lock

Craig Hughes

Carol Fry

Josh Williams

Craig Hopkins

Jordan Roberts

Andrew Davies

Mark Lock

Morgan Dallimore

Jamie Rewbury

Carol Fry

Ceri Davies

Sean Jones

Lee Scott

Welcoming todays visitors to the Oval Town FC Team Aizlewood

A well known club who've competed at the highest level of the Welsh pyramid today's visitors have earned a place in UEFA competitions on four separate occasions, one of the highlights of their European adventure's came in the 2005/06 season.

A trip west to Ireland to face Longford Town in the first qualifying round, a 2-0 victory for Longford on Irish soil was overwhelmed in Carmarthenshire a night that will go down in Richmond park history.

Carol Fry Carol Fry

A emphatic 5-1 win for the old gold saw a penalty awarded and converted by both sides and a brace from former Welsh youth international Danny Thomas booked a second round tie with Danish side FC Copenhagen.

Eventually going out 4-0 on aggregate after a 2-0 defeat in the Danish capital followed by a 2-0 defeat with Danish international Peter Moller getting a brace in the home leg played at Ninian Park with one of own Craig Hughes playing for the old gold that night. Craig’s allegiances will firmly be with the home side for todays encounter despite media reports suggesting otherwise.

A look back at some of the history of Carmarthen Town FC

Man of The Match Board

Another first for the club this year we are but we delighted to have renewed our affiliation with Brendan of ‘Lyons Den’ who has kindly agreed to sponsor our new ‘Man of the Match’ board.

Todays Match Day Sponsor

For todays fixture we would like to thank one the clubs longest serving sponsors Darryl Price.

Darryl has not only been a loyal sponsor for many a year but is also a regular supporter on match days whether that’s a short walk from his home over to the Oval or he brings along the army of young buns with him on away days.

It’s great to have him on board once again this season and make sure you get in touch with him for all your nights out, you drink he’ll drive.

On This Weekend

Trip down Memory Lane

4 Years Ago - South Wales Alliance Premier

Ynyshir Albions 1-0 Cardiff Draconians

Very tight and tense affair with a 2nd half Liam Eason thunder bolter the difference between two title challengers on Ynyshir Oval. A win that would turn out massive on route to the South Wales Alliance Premier League title.

6 Years Ago. - W. John Owen Cup - Round 1

Cadoxton Barry 4-6 Ynyshir Albions (AET)

An incredible cup tie which would kick start Ynyshir's slow start to the season. Coming from behind several times to take the tie into extra time before finishing off the home side off. Cei Mason, Huw McGregor, Leon Anstee (4) the goal scorers. The game would also mark the return of club captain Sean Jones after over a year out with ACL surgery.

8 Years Ago - South Wales Senior League Division 2

Ynyshir Albions 5-5 Cadoxton Barry

Carol Fry

An unbelievable game filled full of drama would see Ynyshir come from behind twice, lead 5-3 and surrender a two goal lead late to the eventual league champions Cadoxton Barry. Adam Fisher, Damian Kwiatkowski and a Leon Anstee hattrick the goal scorers.

Overview of the Season

Miles covered - 22

Goals For 1

Goals Against 4 (First round exit to Taffs Well)

Cymru South League

Miles covered 310

Goals For 8

Goals Against 6

Miles covered 25

Goals For 0

Goals Against 0 (First round exit to Penydarren)

Cymru South League Cup

Miles covered 64

Goals For 7

Goals Against 1

Back by popular demand

To help you get to know more about the players, management and committee throughout the season we’ll be asking them a few questions.

In the hot seat for the very first time is one of the clubs summer signings who its safe to say has settled into the club really superbly…our cat in the sticks!

Name / Age Luke Evans (28) Goalkeeper

Favourite Buns Memory Mark Crutch 1st goal against Ammanford away our very first in the Cymru South

Most Intelligent at the Club Alex Rees

Least Intelligent at the Club Could have picked a few but has to be Steven Vaughan (sorry butt)

Worse Memory in a Buns Shirt Cup loss to Taffs Well

Hard Man Zacky & Deacon don’t do a high five before the game they’ll take your hand off

Best Trainer Joe Eason The Joker Dre

Worse Trainer – Cory Morgan literally never there and has every excuse not to do a 5k

Carol Fry

Best Tekkers Jacob Issacs Quickest in the Team Cory Morgan

Who goes noticed behind the scenes Leon Anstee & Jake Thomas Expectations for this Season 100% Staying Up

Club News

Buns Baby Boom Continues

Just hours after scoring a double and putting in a man of the match display against Trefelin BGC just over a week ago we were all delighted to hear that Carter & Katie welcomed their baby boy into the world.

Great to hear both Mum & Arlo are doing well and we look forward to seeing him at the Oval soon cheering Dad and the rest of the lads on.

Club News Season Tickets

As a club we are mindful of the rising costs of every day life so following feedback pre-season from supporters we decided to trial for the very first time a club season ticket for all league and cup home fixtures

We have been overwhelmed by the response from supporters contacting us to secure their season tickets ahead of what will be an historic day in the clubs short but successful history.

Carol Fry

If you are interested please speak to a member of the committee or contact us via one of our social media pages they are still on offer for just £50.

Photo of The Week

None other than the World Heavyweight Champion stopping off in the village to open up Kelly Lyon’s Bruncheria

A few snaps taken by our very own Lee Scott against Trefelin had a drone taking some overhead stills from our last home outing

Last season we ran a joint venture with Sport Wales which was so generously backed by you via our Crowdfunding campaign.

I think you will agree when you visit the ground that the work that has been undertaken will help push the club forward and enhance the facilities for everyone on a match day.

Ladies and Disabled Sanitary Facilities - a Community crowdfunding project in Porth by Cei Mason (crowdfunder.co.uk)

Ground Regulations & Conduct Policy

This policy has been designed to ensure that all players, spectators and officials that visit the ground during a match day adhere to the guidelines set out by the clubs’ committee.

Ground Regulations / Conduct Policy

Admission Rights Under 16’s – Free Entry Over 16’s £5 entry fee Season Ticket Holders – Must present their pass at either entry gate before admission will be allowed otherwise it will be a £5 charge.

Abandonment & Postponement

In the event of the game being postponed prior to kick off you are eligible for a full refund of the £5 entry fee. In the event of the match being abandoned and the fixture needing to be re-played you will be offered free entry on the re-arranged fixture.

Field of Play If any spectator enters the field of play during the game, they will be asked to leave the ground immediately. We have a zero-tolerance policy in regards to this. The welfare and safety of players, management and match officials is paramount.

Alcohol No alcohol will be sold or can be brought into the ground. Anyone found doing so will be asked to dispose of it before being allowed entry. In addition, anyone found setting off fireworks or flares inside the grounds will be asked to leave immediately.

Carol Fry

Abusive / Racist Behaviour Anyone heard giving abusive or racist remarks towards, players / management, match day officials, club officials or opposing supporters, will be asked to leave the ground immediately. We do not condone this type of behaviour whatsoever.

Ground Regulations & Conduct Policy

Match Day Parking

There will be specific parking spaces marked out within the club grounds for match day officials or anyone who requires assistance in relation to their disability.

Disposal of Rubbish

We kindly ask that all persons entering the ground that you dispose of your rubbish in the correct waste disposal bins that will be clearly marked out around the ground for recyclable & non recyclable items.

Emergency Information & Facilities

We kindly ask that you familiarise yourself with the ground layout plan paying close attention to the emergency exits and evacuation plan, which you will find located on the clubs notice board outside of the players / officials changing rooms. If you have any additional questions or concerns in relation to the policies or safety plans please speak to one of our committee members.

We want the match day experience for all players, managements and spectators to be an enjoyable and safe one, so on behalf of the committee we’d like to thank you for adhering to the clubs’ conduct & ground regulations

Carol Fry

Opta Stats

Buns Golden Boot

Opta Stats

LyonsDen

Man of the Match

Opta Stats Assists

Match Day Refreshments Beaky’s

Sponsorship Opportunities a sponsor of Ynyshir Albions FC