Airbus wins season opener while Holywell suffers heavy defeat
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 1, 2026, 3:34 PM
Last updated Aug 1, 2026
In the Novira Cymru Premier on August 1, newly promoted Airbus UK secured a 1-0 victory against Haverfordwest County. Josh Stevenson scored the decisive goal in the 85th minute, marking a successful return for Airbus after their previous stint ended without a win in 2023. In contrast, Holywell Town experienced a tough re-entry into the league, conceding six goals in a 6-1 defeat at the hands of Cardiff Met, including a hat-trick by Jasper Payne. Holywell's only goal came from a misjudged cross that caught goalkeeper Aaron Davies off guard. The contrasting fortunes underline the competitive nature of the league at the start of this season.
- •Airbus won 1-0 against Haverfordwest County.
- •Josh Stevenson scored the winning goal late in the match.
- •Holywell Town lost 6-1 to Cardiff Met in their opener.
- •Jasper Payne scored a hat-trick for Cardiff Met.
- •Holywell's return marks their first league appearance in 27 years.
- 3:34 PMYahoo Sports — Cymru Premier: New boys Airbus win but Holywell lose
"Newly promoted Flintshire rivals Airbus UK and Holywell Town had contrasting results on their return to the Novira Cymru Premier.
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