Newtown AFC braced for new season along with Cymru North rivals

Newtown AFC will kick-off their 2026-27 Cymru North campaign with a trip to Gresford Athletic on Sunday.

The new season will also mark the beginning of a new era under head coach Jay Owen, who replaced Nathan Leonard following his departure in June.

The Robins have so far had a relatively quiet summer on the transfer front - with just two arrivals and as many departures.

Hanoch Boakye, who went on to play 40 times for the first team after coming from the academy ranks, has returned from Market Drayton.

The forward has been joined at Lathams Park by Sean Griffiths, after the 30-year-old midfielder completed his switch from local rivals Guilsfield.

Goalkeeper Mike Jones left to join Guilsfield and attacking midfielder Iwan Roberts departed for in English outfit Nantwich Town.

After the opener at Gresford, Newtown face back-to-back home games against Penrhynoch and Guilsfield, before travelling to Caersws.

Elsewhere, Guilsfield will start their league campaign away at Rhyl 1879 and Caersws travel to Mold Alexandra, both on Saturday.

Caersws have also bolstered their squad after announcing the return of midfielder Kaiden Mahon following a brief spell away from the club.

Former Penrhyncoch midfielder Gavin Rowlands has also signed for Caersws ahead of the new season.

Meanwhile, Penrhyncoch will host Porthmadog on the opening day on Saturday.

Penrhyncoch announced last week that Gethin Evans, Taylor Richards and John James have been retained for upcoming season.