Lee Johns side make the trip to Oswestry this weekend as a meeting with the reigning JD Cymru Premier Champions awaits at Park Hall.
TNS became the first team to win the domestic treble for a third time last season with their continued domination in Welsh domestic football.
If you’re planning on making the trip to Park Hall on Saturday, please read our travel guide below;
Our Opponents – The New Saints
As mentioned, 2024/25 was the season of total domestic domination by The New Saints as they collected all three trophies available to them in Welsh football.
They won the JD Cymru Premier by 14 points, despite some rocky form during the campaign. They defeated Aberystwyth Town by a single goal to claim the Nathaniel MG Cup and then defeated Connah’s Quay Nomads 2-1 at Rodney Parade to lift the JD Welsh Cup.
Focusing on their performance so far in the current campaign, TNS currently sit 2nd in the table – 3 points behind undefeated league leaders Caernarfon Town.
The champions were stunned on the opening day being defeated 0-3 by Briton Ferry Llansawel. Wins against Penybont and Connah’s Quay Nomads were then followed by two draws against newly promoted Colwyn Bay and Barry Town United.
In their most recent league game, TNS showed their dominant force and defeated Haverfordwest County 5-0 at home – they are also through to the next round of the Nathaniel MG Cup following a 1-3 win away against the Nomads on Wednesday evening.
Player to Watch
The New Saints continue to recruit a range of exciting talent each summer and continued that trend ahead of the 25/26 campaign. However, their standout man this season so far comes in the form of an experienced servant of the reigning champions.
32 year old Jordan Williams has been on top form this season and has scored six to date – a great number just 6 games into the league campaign. The forward was also on target during TNS’ UEFA Champions League qualifiers.
Having joined the club ahead of the 21/22 season, Williams had previous experience in the English football leagues with the likes of Lincoln City, Rochdale and more.
A danger man going forward – the Reds will have to be at their best to stop the clinical forward this Saturday.
Head to Head
The Reds last met TNS back in the 2018/19 top flight campaign with The New Saints winning on both occasions, you can find our last five meetings with this Saturdays opposition below;
12th January 2019: TNS 5-0 Llanelli Town
14th September 2018: Llanelli Town 0-2 TNS
17th November 2012: Llanelli Town 0-6 TNS
8th September 2012: TNS 0-0 Llanelli Town
7th April 2012 TNS 1-1 Llanelli Town
How to Follow – The New Saints vs Llanelli Town
If you can’t make it to Park Hall this Saturday then you can follow along with all the action via live updates shared to our club social media accounts.
After the game there will be match highlights shared by Sgorio as well as a match report recapping all the action.
