Llantwit beaten as Lansdown bows out

Sunday, 13 April 2025 16:00

Llantwit Major finished the JD Cymru South season in ninth after a 1-0 defeat to Cwmbran Celtic on the last day of the season.

For Major, it was the end of an era as Jack Lansdown called time on his goalkeeping career after more than 425 apperances for the club.

The Llantwit veteran will be honoured by having a stand at the Windmill Lane ground named in his honour - with the club also naming him as the first member of their new hall of fame.

Lansdown's swansong saw him take the captain's armband for the second week running.

But arguably, this game mattered more for the hosts, who needed to better the result of Penrhiwceiber Rangers' game at Carmarthen in order to avoid relegation.

And sure enough, Celtic went in front after 12 minutes from an Ollie Berry corner which was met by a powerful header from Mario Van Dieren, beating the venerable Lansdown.

But the away keeper did have one last moment in the sun when he saved Andrew Larcombe's penalty to deny the hosts from doubling their lead.

Celtic went onto hold out with the odd goal - and with Penrhiwceiber playing out a 5-5 draw at Carmarthen, it was enough to see them fight another season in the Cymru South.

So, another season ends with Llantwit settling for a mid-table finish after 11 wins, ten draws and nine defeats from their 30 games, along with another memorable experience in Europe via the Fenix Trophy.

JD Cymru South
Ammanford 1-1 Baglan Dragons
Caerau Ely 0-2 Cambrian United
Carmarthen Town 5-5 Penrhiwceiber Rangers
Cwmbran Celtic 1-0 Llantwit Major
Goytre United 0-3 Newport City
Llanelli Town 3-0 Trefelin BGC
Taffs Well 1-3 Afan Lido
Trethomas Bluebirds 4-0 Pontypridd United

Llanelli, who were crowned champions last week, are promoted to the Cymru Premier having secured an FAW Tier Once licence - with Trethomas Bluebirds as runners-up and Newport City finishing third in their maiden season of second-tier football.

Penrhiwceiber Rangers are relegated along with Goytre United and Taffs Well, whose fate had already been secured.

The Cymru North wrapped up with Colwyn Bay making an instant return to the top flight after winning their second league title in years, finishing three points clear of Airbus UK Broughton with Holywell way back in third.

Phoenix club Bangor 1876 are relegated for the first time in their short history - along with Prestatyn Town and Llay Welfare.

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