The New Saints hold a commanding historical record in this matchup, having won seven and drawn two of the previous ten meetings between the two sides. At home this season, they have maintained a 100 percent winning record with eight goals scored and only one conceded. While Barry Town have won six straight games, their defensive record of seven goals conceded across those matches gives the hosts a strong platform to secure at least a share of the points.
The New Saints vs Barry Town prediction
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Last 5 matches · 5W-0D-0L · +13 goal difference
Last 5 matches · 5W-0D-0L · +9 goal difference
Our verdict
StrongBetGenius backs The New Saints or Draw (Double Chance) at 76% confidence — a strong call. Total goals: Over 2.5 Goals.
Match preview
A top-of-the-table showdown in the Cymru Premier sees second-placed The New Saints host league leaders Barry Town. Both teams arrive in fine early-season form, with Barry Town winning all six of their league fixtures to sit atop the standings on 18 points, while The New Saints have collected 16 points and remain unbeaten.
The New Saints boast an imposing defensive and home record, having won all three of their home fixtures while scoring eight goals and conceding just once. Their overall tally of 13 goals scored against a single concession in five tracked games illustrates their balance across the pitch.
Barry Town have shown potent attacking firepower, scoring 17 goals across their six matches, including 10 goals in three away victories. However, they have conceded seven times in that span, keeping only one clean sheet. Combined with a historical head-to-head record where The New Saints have won seven of the last ten meetings, this represents Barry Town's toughest test of the campaign.
Key factors
- The New Saints have won all three of their home league matches this season, scoring eight goals and conceding just one.
- Barry Town enter with six consecutive league wins and 17 goals scored, averaging 2.8 goals per match.
- The New Saints have won seven of the last ten head-to-head encounters between these clubs.
- Barry Town have conceded in five of their six league fixtures to date, managing only one clean sheet.
Statistical comparison
The New Saints at home vs Barry Town awayCombined scoring rate: 6 goals per game (The New Saints at home plus Barry Town away).
Table context
Full table →| # | Team | P | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The New SaintsPromotion - Cymru Premier (Championship Group) | 7 | +14 | 19 |
| 2 | Barry TownPromotion - Cymru Premier (Championship Group) | 7 | +9 | 18 |
| 3 | GAP Connah S Quay FCPromotion - Cymru Premier (Championship Group) | 7 | +13 | 16 |
| 4 | Caernarfon TownPromotion - Cymru Premier (Championship Group) | 7 | +9 | 15 |
| 5 | LlandudnoPromotion - Cymru Premier (Championship Group) | 7 | +8 | 15 |
Head-to-head
Full record →The New Saints have won 7 of the last 10 meetings, averaging 3.2 goals a game, 60% went over 2.5.
- 2026-04-18Barry Town 0-1 The New Saints
- 2026-02-28The New Saints 0-2 Barry Town
- 2026-01-24The New Saints 1-0 Barry Town
- 2025-10-04The New Saints 4-0 Barry Town
- 2025-08-30Barry Town 0-0 The New Saints
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