18/05/2025
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HAVERFORDWEST County AFC will once again fly the flag for Pembrokeshire in Europe after a thrilling 3โ1 win over Caernarfon Town in the JD Cymru Premier European play-off final on Sunday (May 18).
In front of a passionate home crowd of 1,717 at the Ogi Bridge Meadow Stadium, the Bluebirds produced a composed and clinical performance to book their place in the First Qualifying Round of the 2025โ26 UEFA Europa Conference League.
Ben Ahmun opened the scoring for the hosts in the 17th minute with a composed finish, before Dan Hawkins doubled the lead shortly after the half-hour mark. Ahmun sealed the victory with his second of the afternoon in the 85th minute, rounding off a memorable display.
Caernarfon pulled one back deep into injury time through Louis Lloyd (90+4), but it was too little, too late for the visitors, as Haverfordwest celebrated back-to-back European qualifications โ a historic achievement for the Pembrokeshire club.
This result means Haverfordwest will enter the UEFA Conference League at the First Qualifying Round, with the draw expected in mid-June and matches scheduled for July.
It continues an impressive rise for the club, who last summer thrilled supporters across Wales with their dramatic European ties against Shkรซndija of North Macedonia, narrowly exiting the competition on penalties after a heroic second-leg performance in Cardiff.
The win also cements Haverfordwestโs growing reputation as a force in domestic Welsh football โ with a strong squad, local support, and the experience of last yearโs European campaign to build on.
Full-time: Haverfordwest County 3โ1 Caernarfon Town
Scorers:
Haverfordwest โ Ahmun (17, 85), Hawkins (32)
Caernarfon โ Lloyd (90+4)
Attendance: 1,717
Venue: Ogi Bridge Meadow Stadium, Haverfordwest
Competition: JD Cymru Premier European Play-Off Final
Photo caption: Bluebirds flying high: Haverfordwest players celebrate after qualifying for Europe (Pic: HCAFC)