Exactly 100 years on from the first time they won the NWCFA Intermediate Cup, Penmaenmawr Phoenix have done it again.
And just like back in 1925, when Phoenix beat Denbigh 2-1, the same scoreline decided yesterday’s final at Y Morfa, Conwy.
Aaron Keating’s side completed the second leg of a targeted treble when they came from behind to beat local rivals Llanfairfechan Town with two late goals.
That made it 28 matches in all competitions undefeated for the Cae Sling outfit.
A packed crowd at Y Morfa Stadium was treated to a thrilling cup final under the blistering sun. Having already played each other twice this season, with Penmaenmawr claiming victories of 7-0 and 3-1, the stakes were high.
From the outset, Llanfairfechan implemented a solid game plan, focusing on defense to disrupt the Phoenix’s rhythm.
They nearly took the lead in the 30th minute when Harry Croston hit the post with a header from a corner.
The breakthrough came in the 44th minute after Ellis Jones was played through by team-mate Elliot Croston. Jones made no mistake, slotting the ball into the bottom corner.
The second half saw Llanfairfechan continuing to frustrate Penmaenmawr, but the Phoenix began to find their attacking stride, with Daniel Williams and Adam Hold becoming increasingly influential.
Mike Williams almost levelled in the 60th minute but was denied by the post. As the match neared its conclusion, it became evident that a special goal would be needed to break through Llanfairfechan’s defence.
That moment arrived in the 81st minute when defender Logan Williams scored a stunning free kick from near the halfway line, sending the ball soaring into the top corner.
With the match seemingly headed for extra time, Harley Crossfield had other ideas. In the 95th minute, Crossfield picked up the ball just inside Llanfairfechan’s half, gliding past three defenders before unleashing a low, driven shot from 20 yards that found the bottom corner.
The Phoenix supporters erupted in celebration, and shortly after the restart, referee Tomos Jones blew the final whistle, marking a second trophy for Penmaenmawr this season.
Penmaenmawr’s manager Keating praised Llanfairfechan’s efforts, acknowledging their tactical approach.
He highlighted the resilience of his own players, particularly noting Crossfield’s outstanding performance and remarkable goal.
He extended best wishes to Llanfairfechan for next season and now prepares his team for another quick turn around to face Kinmel Bay on Wednesday evening in a potential title decider.
Elliot Jarvis, Alex Brownhill, Liam Griffiths (c), Logan Williams, Mike Williams, Ben Jarvis, Hartley Crossfield, Daniel Williams, James Hobson, Adam Hold, Ricky Jones.
Subs: Ethan Jones, Lewis Williams, Billy Sieben, Alfie Caldecott, Scott McGoona.
Ben Stubbs-Davies, Sion Devereux, Lewis Mitchell, Meurig Evans, Harry Croston, Leon Hender, Elliot Croston, Thomas Croston, Ellis Jones, Jamie Haggas, Curtis Murray (c).
Sub used: Dylan Edwards. Subs: Jamie Smith, Harry Parker-Smith, Ethan Byron, Diego Warburton.
North Wales Coast Amateur Cup Finals (former name for NWCFA Intermediate Cup)
1894/95: Bangor 2 Llandudno Swifts 1
1895/96: Bangor 2 Llandudno Swifts 0
1896/97: Llandudno Swifts 5 Bangor 1
1897/98: Bangor 3 Holywell 0
1898/99: Bangor 4 Buckley Victoria 2
1899/1900: Llandudno 3 Buckley Victoria 0 (after 2-2 draw at Flint)
1900/01: Bangor 9 Buckley Victoria 1
1901/02: Rhyl 1 Caernarfon 0 (after 1-1 draw at Bangor)
1902/03: Bangor 3 Rhyl 1
1903/04: Llandudno 2 Bangor 1
1904/05: Bangor 1 Colwyn Bay 0
1905/06: Bangor Reserves 2 Flint 1
1906/07: Holyhead 3 Llandudno 0 (after two 1-1 draws at Bangor)
1907/08: Holyhead 3 Greenfield 0 (after 0-0 at Bangor, 2-2 and 1-1 at Llandudno)
1908/09: Caernarfon 1 Conway 0
1909/10: Flint 1 Pwllheli 0
1910/11: Caernarfon 1 Bangor Reserves 0 ( after 2-2 draw at Llandudno)
1911/12: Bangor 4 Holywell 0
1912/13: Rhyl 5 Holywell 0
1913/14: Holywell 1 Colwyn Bay 0
1919/20: Bagillt 2 Conway 1
1920/21: Holyhead Railway Institute 3 Holywell 1
1921/22: Holywell 1 Holyhead 0
1922/23: Caernarfon 2 Holyhead 1
1923/24: Denbigh 1 Barmouth 0
1924/25: Penmaenmawr 2 Denbigh 1
1925/26: Conway 5 Penmaenmawr 1
1926/27: Conway 2 Holyhead 1 (after 0-0 draw at Bangor)
1927/28: Llanfairfechan 4 Colwyn Bay Reserves 0
1928/29: Llandudno Reserves 4 Llanfairfechan 2
1929/30: Bettisfield (Bagillt) 3 Llanfairfechan 2
1930/31: Flint Town Amateurs 3 Llysfaen 0
1931/32: Flint Town Amateurs 2 Bethesda 1
1932/33: Flint Town Amateurs 5 Bethesda 0
1933/34: Flint Town Amateurs 4 Portmadoc 0
1934/35: Flint Town 2 Portmadoc 1
1935/36: Flint Town 1 Llanfairfechan 0
1936/37: Buckley Town 4 Blaenau Ffestiniog 1
1937/38: Portmadoc 2 Castle Fire Bricks 1
1938/39: Buckley Town 2 Blaenau Ffestiniog 1
1939/40: Flint Athletic 6 Penmaenmawr 1
1945/46: Conwy Borough 2 Portmadoc 1
1946/47: Caernarfon Town 4 Connah’s Quay Albion 3 (after 1-1 at Llandudno)
1947/48: Llandudno 3 Caernarfon Town 2 (after 1-1 at Bangor)
1948/49: Holywell 2 Barmouth 0
1949/50: Holyhead Town 2 Conway Borough 1
1950/51: Connah’s Quay Albion 3 Bethesda Athletic 1
1951/52: Connah’s Quay Juniors 2 Bethesda Athletic 0
1952/53: Connah’s Quay Nomads 4 Nantlle Vale 0
1953/54: Buckley Wanderers 2 UCNW Bangor 1
1954/55: Connah’s Quay Nomads 7 Buckley Wanderers 3
1955/56: Barmouth 1 Buckley Wanderers 0
1956/57: Portmadoc 2 Buckley Wanderers 1
1957/58: Holywell Town 6 Gwalchmai 0
1958/59: Portmadog 8 Holywell 3 (after 1-1 at Bangor)
1959/60: Bala Town 4 Peritus 0
1960/61: Newborough 2 Denbigh Town 1
1961/62: Llandudno 4 Rhuddlan 0
1962/63: Portmadoc 3 Holywell Town 0
1963/64: Peritus 4 Ruthin 1 (after 2-2 at Bangor)
1964/65: Llanberis 4 Buckley Rovers 1
1965/66: Buckley Wanderers 2 Newborough 1
1966/67: Ruthin 3 Flint Town United 1
1967/68: Llanberis Athletic 3 Denbigh Town 0
1968/69: Flint Town United 6 Llechid Celts 0
1969/70: Denbigh Town 3 Llanberis 1
1970/71: Llangoed & District 2 Mostyn YMCA 1
1971/72: Mostyn YMCA 1 Denbigh Town 0
1972/73: Ruthin 2 Llanberis 0
1973/74: Nantlle Vale 3 Aberffraw 0
1974/75: Nantlle Vale 2 Point of Ayr 1
NWCFA Intermediate Cup finals
1975/76: Nantlle Vale 2 Llanfairpwll 1
1976/77: Flint Town United 1 Courtaulds (Greenfield) 0
1977/78: Caernarfon Town 5 Beaumaris 0
1978/79: Courtaulds (Greenfield) 3 Connah’s Quay Nomads 1
1979/80: Llanberis 2 Connah’s Quay Nomads 1
1980/81: Connah’s Quay Nomads 2 Mold Alexandra 1
(competition suspended)
NWCFA Intermediate Cup finals
2008/09: Greenfield 2 Gwalchmai 1
2009/10: Prestatyn Town Reserves 2 Gwalchmai 1 (aet)
2010/11: Glantraeth 1 Beaumaris Town 1 (aet – Glantraeth won 4-1 on pens)
2011/12: Prestatyn Rovers 1 Rhyl Reserves 0
2012/13: Llansannan 1 St Asaph 0
2013/14: Caernarfon Town Res 2 Prestatyn Town Res 2 (Caernarfon won 4-2 pens)
2014/15: Prestatyn Sports 5 Waunfawr 1
2015/16: Llanystumdwy 3 Llandudno Albion 0
(competition suspended)
2022/23: St Asaph City 4 Menai Bridge Tigers 0
2023/24: Gwalchmai 3 Penrhyndeudraeth 1
2024/25: Penmaenmawr Phoenix 2 Llanfairfechan Town 1
8 – Bangor
5 – Caernarfon Town
4 – Llandudno, Flint Town Amateurs, Portmadoc
3 – Holywell, Connah’s Quay Nomads, Nantlle Vale
2 – Rhyl, Holyhead, Denbigh Town, Conway, Flint Town, Buckley Town, Buckley Wanderers, Llanberis, Ruthin Town, Flint Town United, Penmaenmawr
1 – Llandudno Swifts, Bangor Reserves, Caernarfon Town Res, Flint, Bagillt, Holyhead Railway Institute, Llanfairfechan, Llandudno Reserves, Bettisfield (Bagillt), Flint Athletic, Conwy Borough, Connah’s Quay Albion, Connah’s Quay Juniors, Barmouth, Holywell Town, Bala Town, Newborough, Peritus, Llanberis Athletic, Llangoed & District, Mostyn YMCA, Courtaulds (Greenfield), Greenfield, Prestatyn Town Reserves, Caernarfon Town Reserves, Glantraeth, Prestatyn Rovers, Prestatyn Sports, Llansannan, Llanystumdwy, St Asaph City, Gwalchmai,
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