Porthmadog return to Cymru North

Wednesday, 27 May 2026 06:24

By MônFM Newsroom

Porthmadog have been promoted to the Cymru North after beating Knighton Town 3-0 in the Ardal Northern play-off final.

Chris Jones' side return to the second tier of Welsh football after a two-year absence, having finished as runners-up in the Ardal North West league.

Port travelled to Abersytwyth's Park Avenue ground on Tuesday night where they faced the runners-up of the Ardal North East, who were seeking back-to-back promotions.

The first chance of the game fell to Port after a foul on top scorer Osian Evans led to Gruff John's resulting setpiece sailing over the bar.

Goalkeeper Josh Clarke made a fine save as Knighton threatened to break the deadlock until a foul on Rhys Alun led to Evans turning in the resulting penalty on 41 minutes. Both Evans and Alun went close to doubling the lead in stoppage time.

A tense second half followed before Port rubbertstamped promotion with thanks to Danny Brookwell's eighth goal of the season on 80 minutes and Evans' brace in the 92nd minute.

Port celebrate their return to the Cymru North having being defeated only once in the Ardal North West - by champions Bangor City 1876 - while 94 goals across 31 league games.