Cwmbran Celtic and Cwmbran Town meet for first derby in 16 years
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 28, 2026, 5:07 AM
Last updated Jul 28, 2026
Cwmbran Celtic is set to host Cwmbran Town on Tuesday evening in a highly anticipated derby, marking their first meeting in 16 years. The two clubs, located just 40 metres apart in South Wales, have not played against each other since Celtic's relegation from the second-tier of Welsh football last season. This local rivalry is being hailed as possibly the closest derby in the UK and among the shortest in the world. Veteran striker Lee Trundle, who joined Cwmbran Town this summer, adds intrigue to the match as the local community looks forward to a significant crowd turnout.
- •Cwmbran Town and Celtic separated by 40 metres.
- •Match scheduled for Tuesday evening in the Ardal South-East League.
- •Both teams have not faced each other for over a decade.
- •Lee Trundle joins Cwmbran Town this summer, increasing match interest.
- •Community is excited for the derby and expects a larger crowd.
- 5:07 AMYahoo Sports — Is Wales set to host football's closest derby?
- 5:07 AMBBC Football — Is Wales set to host football's closest derby?
"Cwmbran Celtic and Cwmbran Town are separated by just 40 metres but will meet on the pitch for the first time in 16 years.
"Cwmbran Celtic and Cwmbran Town are separated by just 40 metres but will meet on the pitch for the first time in 16 years.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 28, 2026, 5:07 AMIs Wales set to host football's closest derby?
Cwmbran Celtic and Cwmbran Town are separated by just 40 metres but will meet on the pitch for the first time in 16 years.
- BBC FootballJul 28, 2026, 5:07 AMIs Wales set to host football's closest derby?
Cwmbran Celtic and Cwmbran Town are separated by just 40 metres but will meet on the pitch for the first time in 16 years.
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