Noah Noah Smerdon Defender 15 < Back Sponsored By: Cameron Imiolcczyk HOME Owen McRobert AWAY Bio #15 | Noah Smerdon – Fullback Noah joined the Martyrs from Bishops Cleeve in October 2022. Noah has enjoyed time with Exeter City, Gloucester City and Tiverton Town, before finding himself at Penydarren Park. Signed from: Bishop Cleeve Previous Next

Riley Morgan Defender 24 < Back Sponsored By: HOME AWAY Bio Development Player Signed from: Merthyr Town Academy Previous Next

Will Will Spiers Defender 35 < Back Sponsored By: Moggsy Belle HOME Moggsy Belle AWAY Bio #35 | Will Spiers - Welsh defender Will, 20, joined the Martyrs permanently in July 2026. Rising through the Cardiff City academy since childhood, his most notable achievements include earning his first professional contract in 2024, making his first-team debut, and scoring in a memorable victory against Arsenal's under-21 side. Signed from: Cardiff City Previous Next

Callum Callum Ryan-Phillips Defender 2 < Back Sponsored By: Simon Pinney HOME Bobby Mack AWAY Bio #2 | Callum Ryan-Phillips – On 28 July 2022, Ryan-Phillips joined the Martyrs following a successful trial period. The defender, formerly of Newport County, made his senior debut for the County on 6 October 2020 in the starting line-up for the 5-0 EFL Trophy defeat to Norwich City Under 21's. Despite his young age, Callum has already passed 100 appearances for The Martyrs. Signed from: Newport County Previous Next

Jack Jack Evans Midfield 14 < Back Sponsored By: In Memory of Wayne Cooper HOME Peter Evans AWAY Bio #14 | Jack Evans – The midfielder returned to the Martyrs in August 2024 after 5 months with National League North side, Farsley Celtic. Second spell with the Martyrs after joining originally in 2021/22. Came through the ranks at Swansea City, making his first team appearance in August 2019 before having short spells with Mansfield Town, Newport County and Pafos FC (Cyprus). Signed from: Penybont FC Previous Next

Jay Jay Williams Defender 21 < Back Sponsored By: ATM Sports Investments HOME Paul Donovan AWAY Bio #21 | Jay Williams – The defender, Merthyr-born, joined The Martyrs on loan from National League side, Sutton United in August 2024. Joined Sutton United in January 2024 after spending 5 years with Fulham after joining them as a 16-year-old from Newport County. Capped at U18s, U19s and U21s level for Wales. Jay signed permanently for The Martyrs in August 2025. Signed from: Sutton United Previous Next

Joe Joe Keeping Defender 12 < Back Sponsored By: Susan Shields HOME John & Joe Evans AWAY Bio Signed from: Cardiff City Previous Next

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Jay Jay Foulston Defender 3 < Back Sponsored By: Nick Gulliford HOME Aaron Strange AWAY Bio #3 | Jay Foulston - Welsh defender Jay began his career rising through the academy at Newport County. His most notable achievements include representing Wales at the under-19 international level and playing regularly across various English non-league clubs, including notable spells with Taunton Town, Yeovil Town, and Torquay United. Joined the Martyrs from Torquay United in July 2026. Signed from: Torquay United Previous Next

Kobi Kobi Preston-Watkins Forward 12 < Back Sponsored By: HOME AWAY Bio Signed from: Merthyr Town Academy Previous Next

Ben Margetson Defender 5 < Back Sponsored By: Martin Auvray HOME Advoco Innovart AWAY Bio #5 | Ben Margetson - Defender Margetson, 25, has built a strong career across English and Welsh football. Ben joined the Martyrs in July 2026 after winning the Nathaniel MG Cup and being named Players' Player of the Season at Barry Town United, alongside helping secure an impressive third-place league finish and a solid defensive record. Signed from: Barry Town Previous Next

Lewis Lewis Powell Forward 16 < Back Sponsored By: Anthony Davies HOME Sue Mack AWAY Bio Merthyr Town Football Club is delighted to confirm the signing of Lewis Powell from Larkhall Athletic, subject to international clearance. The striker joins the club after a most recent spell in the Southern League Division One, where he has scoped up the golden boot award for two seasons on the Trott. A proven goal-scorer within the Southern League and Southern League Division One, Lewis is a man who needs no introduction to his new club and has already chalked up 12 goals in 16 appearances so far this season. Powell started his career at Swansea City FC before joining Bristol Rovers in 2006. Following his release from the Memorial Ground, he went onto feature for a variety of non-league clubs, including, Chippenham Town, Taunton Town, Weston-Super-Mare and Evesham United. All those spells accumulated in himself making over 500 Southern League appearances. After putting pen-to-paper, Lewis told www.merthyrtownfc.co.uk : “I’m pleased to get the deal done as it’s been going on for a while now. “I’ve got a lot of experience in the Southern League which is a tough and demanding division, so hopefully I can help the club push up the league. “Merthyr is a massive club. The main ambition for me is to try and help the club as much as I can and hopefully get back up the league where the club should be. “ Everyone at the club wishes Lewis well in his new chapter at the Football Club. Signed from: Larkhall Athletic Previous Next