Ardal League South East
Saturday 18 January 2025 - Jubilee Way, Ko 2.00pm

Caldicot Town 1 - 0 Treharris Western Athletic

A new look Treharris rolled into Jubilee Way on Saturday sporting a much changed side to the one Caldicot beat earlier in the season in what was a narrow 2-1 win. Saturday was not much different as Treharris proved a tough nut to crack with a side that has a considerable aerial threat along with defender, Robins who can launch a mean throw-in.
Town lined up with Sandiford returning in goal with Jordan Francombe starting at center half with Matt James after Ben Burns suffered an injury in the warm up. Full back berths were filled by Matt Swann and Alex Edwards as the midfield shaped up with Sam Swann, Sharratt, Mihoubi as a three, with Donoghue and Tucker-Dixon providing width and support for Ngunjoh up top.

The Early stages saw very little in it between the sides but the threat of the Treharris set piece either from corners or throw-ins would cause concern throughout the game. Town played some good stuff early doors and would create a few half chances but couldn't unlock the visitors defence although with better pass selection, may have got the breakthrough their play had deserved. It took until just before the break before Caldicot would grab the lead when Sam Swann's corner was met by Ben Donoghue whos header hit the cross bar before looping back out for the waiting Laurent Ngunjoh who didn't miss with his simple header from a yard out.

Half-time 
Caldicot Town 1 - 0 Treharris

The Second half saw the visitors pressurise the Town defence who were holding firm against the bombardment from the air. Sandiford was dealing with what ever was coming his way and needed to be on his game physically to alleviate the heat coming his way. Tucker-Dixon who had returned to the firsts after impressing the management with his goal return from the reserves was looking lively and will probably need a few more games at this level to get back to scoring goals and making the right pass decisions when presented.

A flurry of substitutions from the visitors were made as they sought an equaliser whilst it was too tight a game to do anything from the perspective of the Caldicot management. That was until the 74th minute when Tucker-Dixon made way for Nero Gowran who had announced he will be leaving the club this week to play for Hereford Pegasus in the English pyramid.
Nero will be a loss to the squad as we remembered his fine 20 minute first half hatrick away to Abertillery back in November. Unfortunately he was unable to sign off with a much needed second goal, but Mark Williams was able to make his last substitution with Ethan Bowles replacing Donoghue.

Eventually the game drew to a close with Town doing enough to deserve the win whilst Treharris can take positives on how well they played where they will no doubt return some much needed victories with the team they now have. We wish them well in their battle to survive and also to the departing Nero Gowran. 

Next up for the first team is an away Friday night trip to Goytre, Ko 7.30pm





































The Monmouthshire Windows Benevolent Cup
Saturday 19 January 2025 - Rogiet, Ko 1.15pm

Severn Tunnel FC 1 - 3 Caldicot Town 3rds

A great away win for Caldicot 3rd team on Saturday in the Benevolent Cup away at Severn Tunnel. After the first half of play saw neither team find the net, it was Corey Bowe who broke the deadlock 5 minutes into the second half which kept Town in the lead until Tunnel got an equaliser through Benjamin Chadd on 71 minutes. A crazy two minutes then saw Caldicot kill the game off when Rhys Partridge put Town ahead before Luke James sealed the win to send Town into the semi-final. After winning just once in seven league games, it seems to be the cup that the third team enjoy playing the most.
Well done Boys, fingers crossed the boys can get to a final!
 

FAW Reserve League - South East
Tuesday 21st January 2025 - Jubilee Way, Ko 19:30pm

Caldicot Town Reserves 1 - 2 Undy AFC Reserves