Opposition Spotlight: Merthyr Town

October 24, 2025
Opposition Spotlight: Merthyr Town
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Words: Ewan Murray, Image: David Airey

Merthyr Town achieved automatic promotion last season after finishing first in the Southern League Premier South with 91 points. 

This season will be The Martyrs’ first campaign in the National League North. 

They play their home games at Penydarren Park CF47 8RF.

KEY STATS

  • 24/25 League Finish: 1st in the Southern League Premier South (91 points).

  • Record: 27 wins, 10 draws, 5 losses.

Merthyr are led by their manager Paul Michael.

The Martyrs’ top scorer last season was Ricardo Rees who netted 33 times in the league. 

HEAD TO HEAD

This season will be the first time that Chorley and Merthyr Town will face off. 

We will face Merthyr at home on Saturday 25th October and away on Saturday 7th February. 

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