Palmer grabs late winner for The Bluebirds

Nicky Palmer worked tirelessly for Haverfordwest CountyTaffs Well 0 – Haverfordwest County 1


Nicky Palmer grabbed a late winner for Haverfordwest County gained a hard fought victory against Taffs Well on Wednesday evening.

Llanelli Town have already been crowned champions, but The Bluebirds still have a chance to finish the season as runners-up.

Sean Cresser’s team have four games left to play and are six points behind second placed Penybont, the latter have finished their season.

Seven points needed


The Bluebirds need seven points to secure second spot, on Saturday Cresser’s men go to Ton Pentre on 5th May, away at Cwmbran Celtic; 12th May away to Caerau Ely and also have a rearranged home game with Goytre United.

After a goalless first period at the Allianz Arena, it was the visitors who pressed hard for a winner in the second half.

That chance came late in the game when Palmer scored from inside the six-yard box, the midfielder latching onto Elliot Scotcher's superb cross, and securing three precious points against the spirited Wellmen.

Haverfordwest County squad: Nick Jones; Matthew Broome; Sean Pemberton; Tim Hicks; Alaric Jones; Ricky Watts; Leon Luby; Nicky Palmer; Dan Williams; Greg Walters; Steffan Williams; Ryan Davies; Elliot Scotcher, Fraser Finlay.

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Nicky Palmer scored a late winner for The Bluebirds