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NEWS Merthyr Town FC < Back News (News-Title) Tom Handley agrees terms with Martyrs 21 May 2023 Merthyr Town Football Club is delighted to announce that Tom Handley has agreed terms ahead of the 2023/24 Southern League season. Handley was one of only two players to feature in every game of the 2022/23 season, making a total of 49 appearances, and scoring 8 goals. Handley, 22, joined the Martyrs in the summer of 2022 and was one of Paul Michael’s key targets as soon as he took on the managerial role. Tom moved to Merthyr Town after impressing the season previous at Cirencester Town, as well as having a short spell on loan in the Uhlsport Hellenic League Premier Division with Lydney Town in 2018/19. Typically, a full-back, Tom has played in several roles for the Martyrs during the 2022/23 season, enjoying success in a more-advanced wide role, as well as stepping in at centre midfield, and at the centre of defence. Tom recently became captain of the English Universities’ team in early 2023 and has featured for them towards the back end of the 2022/23 season. His strikes against Harrow Borough, Chesham United and Hanwell Town have made him a fans favourite at Penydarren Park, and Paul Michael was delighted on securing Tom’s signature for next season: “Keeping Tom is as important as any new signing this summer. His versatility is a manager’s dream, but that versatility is down to his outstanding understanding of the game and brilliant technical ability that allows him to refine and adapt his game to suit each role. “I am sure next season his position will settle with us, but he will be all the better a player because of his varied experiences last season. Tom’s goal threat from wherever he plays is also important, he chipped in with a number of goals and assists last season and I am really looking forward to working with him again.” Previous Next

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NEWS Merthyr Town FC < Back News (News-Item) Soccalot Result - Monday 17th June 2024 17 June 2024 The numbers drawn randomly in this weeks draw were: 6, 15, 19 and 22. There were no winning claims. Next weeks prize will be £2,800, which will be drawn on Monday 24th June 2024. New entries can be made via our ‘Buy Now’ click and play link - £5 for five weeks entries. Please support your community football club. Tickets can be returned to both bars at the Club, the Station Cafe, Belle Vue, Penydarren, Heolgerrig Club, Pant Cad Ivor, Quarrymans, Baili Glas, Station Cafe, the Welsh Bar and Guest Keen Bowls Club. Good luck to everyone that enters. Previous Next

NEWS Merthyr Town FC < Back News (News-Item) FA Competition dates confirmed 6 July 2023 The Football Association has announced the round dates for the Emirates FA Cup and the Isuzu FA Trophy. The list of accepted clubs and round exemptions have also been released, while the early draws for the extra preliminary and preliminary rounds will be released later this month. The Martyrs will be looking to replicate their historic run in last season’s FA Cup competition after they reached the First Round Proper for the first time since 2005. Paul Michael’s side will enter the competition in the First Qualifying Round, where the fixture is scheduled to be played on Saturday 2nd September. The Emirates FA Cup Season 2023-24 Round Dates Extra Preliminary Round - Saturday 5 August 2023 Preliminary Round - Saturday 19 August 2023 First Round Qualifying - Saturday 2 September 2023 Second Round Qualifying - Saturday 16 September 2023 Third Round Qualifying - Saturday 30 September 2023 Fourth Round Qualifying - Saturday 14 October 2023 First Round Proper - Saturday 4 November 2023 Second Round Proper - Saturday 2 December 2023 Third Round Proper - Saturday 6 January 2024 Fourth Round Proper - Saturday 27 January 2024 Fifth Round Proper - Wednesday 28 February 2024 Quarter-final - Saturday 16 March 2024 Semi-final - Saturday 20 April 2024 The Final - Saturday 25 May 2024 The Isuzu FA Trophy Season 2023-24 Round Dates The Isuzu FA Trophy round dates have also been confirmed, with the Martyrs to enter the Third Round Qualifying stage of this season’s competition. First Round Qualifying - Saturday 9 September 2023 Second Round Qualifying - Saturday 23 September 2023 Third Round Qualifying - Saturday 7 October 2023 First Round Proper - Saturday 28 October 2023 Second Round Proper - Saturday 18 November 2023 Third Round Proper - Saturday 9 December 2023 Fourth Round Proper - Saturday 13 January 2024 Fifth Round Proper - Saturday 10 February 2024 Sixth Round Proper - Saturday 9 March 2024 Semi Final - Saturday 6 April 2024 The Final - Saturday 11 or Sunday 12 May 2024 Previous Next

NEWS Merthyr Town FC < Back News (News-Title) Bedford Town (A) Preview 6 November 2025 Its matchday 16 in Merthyr Town's Enterprise National League North campaign and Paul Michael's side travel to Bedford Town. Last time out the Martyrs picked up a sensational 4-2 away victory at Telford United after Ricardo Rees scored 4 to take his goal total for the season so far up to 15. Hosts Bedford Town find themselves in 14th place after picking up 19 points from their opening 15 games of the season. In their last fixture Bedford were defeated 2-1 away from home at Kidderminster Harriers. KNOW YOUR OPPONENT | KEY STAFF Manager | Lee Bircham Assistant Manager | Tony Joyce Manager Lee Bircham joined Bedford in May 2023 following their relegation from the Southern Premier Division Central (Step 3). However, Bircham has guided the 'Eagles' to back-to-back promotion to take his side from step 4 to step 2 after got promoted from step 3 last season as champions. Prior to joining Bedford Town Lee Bircham has managed multiple non-league clubs such as Bovington, Berkhamsted, Hemel Hempstead, Leighton Town. His most recent club before joining the eagles was Leighton FC and Lee guided them to the Beds Senior cup where they beat Bedford in the final. Also, in the 2022/23 season Lee Bircham clinched the double as Leighton became champions of the Spartan South Midlands Premier Division to partner their Senior Cup success. Prior to joining Leighton Town Lee Bircham was at the helm of national South side Hemel Hempstead. In his first season at the club his side sat 10th in the league before the season was abruptly brought to a stop due to the COVID-19 pandemic. However, not long after football was given the green light to resume Lee Bircham was sacked due to a poor league results and league table position. Throughout his whole time at the club Bircham managed 24 competitive games and won just 6, losing 15 and drawing 3. Assistant Manager Tony Joyce was originally a player at the eagles in the 1990s but after his playing days were over, he took up roles in management. Joyce had management spells at Aylesbury and Kempton Rovers before he joined Lee Bircham at Leighton Town. During his time at Leighton Town, he helped assist Lee Bircham in taking their side to a domestic double by winning the league and the Senior Cup. In the summer of 2023 Lee Bircham was appointed as manager of Bedford Town and Joyce followed to once again assist Lee Bircham. During his time at Bedford so far Joyce has helped guide the eagles to back-to-back promotion, taking the side, from step 4 to step 2. KNOW YOUR OPPONENT | SEASON SO FAR The eagles started their 25/26 campaign at home to Alfreton where the points were shared after a 2-2 draw with Tyrone Marsh scoring a last-minute equaliser to get himself a brace while salvaging a point for the eagles. Their first away game of the season saw them travel to Southport FC. However, the eagles were defeated 3-1 with Tyrone Marsh scoring the only goal for Lee Bircham's side. On matchday 3 of the season Bedford finally picked up their first victory of the season as they defeated Telford United 3-1 after another brace from Tyrone Marsh and an early goal from Sam Brown. Following their first victory of the season, the eagles then went on a miserable run of 6 games without a victory picking up just 2 points from a possible 18. It was October 4th where Bedford finally stopped their rotten run after defeating Worksop Town 2-0 away from home with goals from Tyrone Marsh and Edward Gyamfi. This victory encouraged the eagles and started an impressive run by picking up 10 points from a possible 12 in the next 4 games beating Oxford City, Chester FC and Oxford City again. However, in their last fixture prior to the Merthyr clash the eagles travelled to Kidderminster Harriers but lost 2-1 despite taking an early lead. The talisman for Bedford Town so far this season is Tyrone Marsh who has scored 11 goals so far this season. His tally puts him as the 2nd top goal scorer in the National League North just behind our very own Ricardo Rees who has 15 for the season. KNOW YOUR OPPONENT | 2025/26 SQUAD Goalkeepers | Joe Wright, Dan Wilks, Luke Mewitt, Oliver Steinke Defender | Callum Tripp, Cole Kpekawa, Greg Taylor, Josh Tomlinson, Lewis Green, Carl Mensah, Ryan Doherty, Sam Brown, Ben Isaacson, Greg Sandiford, Rob Howard, Josh Dawodu Midfielder | Harrison Murphy, Ryan Blackman, Decland Phillips, Junior Gyamfi, Lewis Hilliard, Christopher Paul, Scott Thomas, Ellis Brown, Bruno Andrade, Kyjuon Marsh-Brown, Lewis Coyle Attackers | Tyrone Marsh, Claudio Ofosu, Josheph Ajose, Tarrelle Whittaker, Shuan Jeffers, Leon Lobjoit, Josh Phillips, John Shamalo, Eddie Panter Match Details: Date | Saturday 8th November 2025 Competition | Enterprise National League North Time | 15.00 Stadium | The New Eyrie Previous Next

NEWS Merthyr Town FC < Back News (News-Item) Match Highlights - Kidderminster Harriers 22 October 2025 Previous Next

NEWS Merthyr Town FC < Back News (News-Item) Basingstoke Town - Match Day Guide - Saturday 6th January 2024 4 January 2024 We welcome Basingstoke Town to Penydarren Park on Saturday afternoon, for our first home game of 2024, in the Pitching IN Southern League Premier (3pm Kick Off). The Martyrs will be looking to continue their unbeaten run with four wins and one draw in their last five games. All the information below, including admission prices, keeps you up to date with all of the events happening around the ground on Saturday afternoon. Arriving at Penydarren Park The gates at PP will be open from 12:30 – two and a half hours before kick-off against Basinstoke Town. Supporters are encouraged to arrive in good time, to enter the ground as easily as possible, and arrive ahead of kick-off at 3pm. Cash and Card payments are now being accepted on all of the Turnstiles at the entrance to the Lyn Jones Grandstand. Admission Prices Adults - £12 Concessions - £9 Discounted Price - £9 (Included for season ticket holders of Cardiff City, Swansea City, Newport County & Wrexham) Children (U16) - £2 Calling all Welsh EFL Club fans don’t forget that you get the reduced entry of £9 into any Martyrs home league games, on production of a valid 2023/24 Season Ticket for Cardiff City, Swansea City, Newport or Wrexham. There are no pre-sale tickets for the game with all payments ONLY on the gate. However, card payment is now accepted on Lyn Jones Grandstand Turnstile, as well as cash payments. Car Parking Limited parking at the ground will be available and the car park will probably be closed early, so please respect the local residents and find a convenient parking space in the town centre car park or College car park both just a few minutes’ walk from the ground. Bar & Food Facilities Before kick-off tomorrow, you can purchase a range of drinks from both of the club’s bars. Both Romans Bar and Webley's will be open from 12.30pm. Romans Bar will then be closed after Half-time due to a private function in the evening. Holveys Café will be open from 2pm serving hot food, including the famous cob and chips. FA Cup – Live on TV There will be full coverage of all the FA Cup televised games in the clubhouse throughout the day, starting with Sunderland -v- Newcastle United at 12:45, followed by Middlesbrough -v- Aston Villa at 17:30. Both games will be shown on the screens in Webleys Bar. Club Shop Pay a visit to the Merthyr Town Club Shop and purchase our replica kits, leisurewear, and accessories. The store will be opening its doors from 2pm, giving Martyr's fans plenty of time to visit before entering PP! 50/50 Tickets & Matchday Programme Our usual 50/50 tickets will be available to purchase around the ground on Saturday at just £1. The draw will be made at half-time, with the winner being announced by our matchday announcer. Pick up a copy of our matchday programme on Saturday at just £2. The programmes will be on sale around the ground prior to kick-off. Basingstoke Town – One To Watch The ‘Stokes striker, Dan Rowe is the club’s top scorer so far this season, with 10 league goals. The forward joined the club in the summer of 2023 from Hampton & Richmond Borough, after previously featuring for clubs such as Braintree, Oxford City and Leatherhead. Form Guide Merthyr Town – W W W W D Basignstoke Town – D L L D D The Martyrs are currently sitting 4th in the League table, six points off top spot. Whereas Basingstoke currently sit in 13th position on 28 points after 26 games. Previous Result The last meeting between the two sides finished in a 3-1 away victory for the Martyrs back in October as the Martyrs travelled to Hampshire in midweek, thanks to goals from Tom Handley, Frazer Thomas and Ricardo Rees. How to Follow If you’re not able to make it to the game, you can keep up with the action by following match updates on our Twitter / X and Facebook pages. CymruSport will be providing Live Radio commentary of the game also from 14:50, and you can listen to that at www.cymrusport.cymru Previous Next

Southern League Premier South < Back Match Centre - Title Gosport Borough v Merthyr Town Fc Southern League Premier South Previous Result 3 - 2 Next Saturday, 6 August 2022 Match Location Privett Park, Privett Road, Gosport, Hampshire PO12 3SX Previous Next

NEWS Merthyr Town FC < Back News (News-Title) Soccalot Result - Monday 24th July 2023 24 July 2023 The numbers drawn randomly earlier tonight in this weeks draw were: 3, 6, 17 and 24. There was no winning claim. Next weeks prize will be an estimated £5,400, which will be drawn on Monday 31st July 2023. New entries can be made via our ‘Buy Now’ click and play link - £5 for five weeks entries. Please support your community football club. Tickets can be returned to both bars at the Club, the Station Cafe, Belle Vue, Penydarren, Heolgerrig Club, Pant Cad Ivor, Quarrymans, Baili Glas, Station Cafe, the Welsh Bar and Guest Keen Bowls Club. Good luck to everyone that enters. Previous Next

NEWS Merthyr Town FC < Back News (News-Title) Countdown for Sheppey United 29 September 2023 Merthyr Town return to Emirates FA Cup action tomorrow afternoon (3pm) as they face Isthmian League side Sheppey United. Together Stronger is our motto and we have another important game as we look to continue our run in the FA Cup. So, with The Martyrs returning to Penydarren Park for a 3pm kick-off, let’s Pack the Park as we go in search of another thrilling campaign. Following on from the great backing during the first month of the season, the Club is calling on the Martyrs faithful to do it all again and cheer on Paul Michael’s lads against Sheppey. YOU have been Town’s 12th man over the years, and as a Club, we can be Together, Stronger, once again. Be there and back the lads from the stands and help Pack the Park. Prices for kids start from just £2, while adult prices begin from only £12 – so make sure you don’t miss out on affordable and live football. Confirmed admission prices: Adult: £12 Senior (65+): £9 U16s - £2 * Please note this is an all-pay fixture, with season tickets void due to it being a cup competition There are no tickets for the game with all payments ONLY at the gate. However, card payment is now accepted on Lyn Jones Grandstand Turnstile, as well as cash. It is sure to be a great afternoon, so make sure you don't miss any of the action! Previous Next

NEWS Merthyr Town FC < Back News (News-Item) Jay Williams signs! 29 August 2024 Merthyr Town Football Club are delighted to announce the signing of defender, Jay Williams from National League side, Sutton United, on loan until 7th January 2025. Jay, who is a Merthyr boy, and son of former Merthyr Town player and manager, Gavin Williams, came through the academy system at Newport County before joining Fulham in the summer of 2019 as a 16-year-old. Jay, who is a centre-back and also comfortable at full-back, spent just over four years with the Premier League side featuring over 50 times for their U18s and U21s and played a key role in their Premier League Cup winning campaign, before signing for then League Two side, Sutton United in January 2024. Jay has also been capped 13 times at U16 through to U21 level for Wales, last featuring in the UEFA Under-21 European Championship Qualifiers in October 2023. Speaking on securing the loan deal for Jay, Paul Michael said, “Jay’s a supremely talented player, a local boy and someone who already knows a few of our current players from Wales age-grade squads, and Newport County, so I have no doubt he will settle in very quickly. It is a fantastic signing for us, with Jay having played so many games in the Premier League 2 competition for Fulham, and we are delighted to give Jay another platform in senior football, and I am sure he’ll help us achieve our goals over at least the first half of the season. Thank you to Jay and Sutton United for trusting us with the next small part of his development.” Jay’s loan transfer will be subject to FAW and FA approval, and we would like to thank Sutton United for their assistance throughout the transfer. Previous Next

NEWS Merthyr Town FC < Back News (News-Title) Bedford Town - Alternative View Match Highlights 16 February 2026 Previous Next