A tight Relegation Round showdown at Old Road
The short trip to Old Road sets up what promises to be a fiery local affair as Briton Ferry welcome Haverfordwest County in the Relegation Round of the Premier League on 06/02/2026. Both clubs arrive in decent shape: Briton Ferry top the small group after a 3-1 win over Llanelli Town, while Haverfordwest sit just behind following a 2-0 victory away at Cardiff MU. The recent head-to-head between them already this campaign produced a 3-2 classic in mid-January — Briton Ferry edged Haverfordwest 3-2 on 13 January — and that encounter gives this rematch an extra edge and narrative bite.
Form, facts and what the numbers say
Neither side can be written off. Briton Ferry have a reputation this season for high-scoring outings, and their formline shows an ability to both score and concede in spells; they posted three goals in their last league win and have an over-2.5 percentage north of 65% across their matches. Haverfordwest have been resilient on the road at times and boast seven clean sheets in the stats supplied, but they also feature in plenty of open contests — their recent results include a 3-0 win and a 2-2 draw. The statistical profile is telling: both teams have been involved in matches reaching the over-2.5 threshold frequently, and the matchup produced five goals the last time these sides met. On balance, the data tilts toward goal action rather than a dour stalemate.
The small, intimate setting of Old Road — capacity just 500 — will only intensify the atmosphere and could spur both sides into attacking bursts. Briton Ferry’s last victory included a standout contribution from Samuel Snaith, rated 6.68 as the best player that night; Haverfordwest’s most recent win featured Corey Shephard, who earned a 6.69 rating. Those incremental match winners can make the difference in tight contests, but the pattern across recent fixtures is clear: goals are likely.
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Betting suggestion: Back the goal market — Over 2.5 goals. The recent H2H produced five goals, both teams have strong over-2.5 percentages (around 60–65%), and recent fixtures for each side have seen lively scorelines. This market offers value given the attacking tendencies and the evidence on both sides.
