The New Saints beat Airbus Broughton to advance in Welsh Cup

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 16 Oct, 23:02 · Archive

The New Saints defeated Airbus Broughton UK 2-1 in the FAW Welsh Cup second round to reach the third round.

The New Saints defeated Airbus Broughton UK 2-1 in the Welsh Cup second round, surviving a late scare to advance to the 2026/27 third round. Dan Davies gave The New Saints an early lead, but Jordan Evans equalised to set up a tense finish. Dan Williams' late goal secured victory for the current Cymru Premier leaders.

Five top-flight sides reached the third round. Connah's Quay Nomads won 4-0 against Porthmadog, while Cambrian United beat Trethomas Bluebirds 5-0 with Dylan Edwards scoring twice. Briton Ferry Llansawel defeated Afan United 5-0, with Luke Bowen scoring a hat-trick in 16 minutes, and Joseph Lloyd and Corey Hurford also finding the net.

Elsewhere in the second round, Tim Parker scored a hat-trick for Caerau Ely in a 6-0 win over Llanelli. Rockspur Fords won a seven-goal thriller against Evans & Williams 4-3, and Bangor City 1876 beat Denbigh Town 2-0. Cardiff Met progressed with a 4-0 victory over Ynyshir Albions. Further matches were scheduled for Saturday and Sunday.

How it is being reported

• Welsh Cup: TNS among five Cymru Prem sides into third roundThe New Saints survive a late scare to beat Airbus Broughton UK 2-1 and advance to the 2026/27 Welsh Cup third round.BBC Shropshire · 16 Oct, 21:51
• Summer signing is up for the cup with The New SaintsFAW Welsh Cup second round: Airbus UK Broughton v The New Saints. Tonight, 7.45pm.Shropshire Star · 15 Oct, 11:51

In this story: The New Saints · Airbus Broughton UK · Cymru Premier · FAW · Wales

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