Fourteen transfers to light up North Wales football – published June 9, 2026
Another 14 signings from the North Wales football pyramid
Many thanks to all clubs for their photographs and information
HOLYHEAD HOTSPUR DEVELOPMENT
Lennon Owen (Cemaes Bay to Holyhead Hotspur Development)
One of four major signings set to boost Scott Hakesley’s 2025-26 treble-winning Hotspur Development squad ahead of their new adventure in the forthcoming season is Lennon Owen.
Owen, 19, produced some great performances for Tier 4 North Wales Coast West Premier side Cemaes Bay last season, making 12 appearances and scoring in a 2-2 draw with Mynydd Llandegai.
Recognised as one of the best young talents on Ynys Môn, Lennon stood out for Trearddur Bay Under-15s and U16s before making his first team debut in March 2023.
He flourished for the Bay Development squad, netting 17 times, while also enjoying a number of first team substitute opportunities, appearing in 20 games in all before joining Cemaes in November 2025.
HOLYWELL TOWN
Sam Baker (Airbus UK Broughton to Holywell Town)
Exciting winger who will bring pace, energy and attacking quality to a Holywell squad ready to unleash itself on the Cymru Premier in 2026-27.
Baker spent the last three months of 2025-26 at Gresford Athletic on loan from Airbus. The 21-year-old made 13 appearances for the Colliers, helping their successful quest to stay in the Cymru North.
Previously spent four-and-a-half seasons at Airbus, featuring in 91 first team games, the majority as a substitute, scoring 25 goals.
Earlier in his Wingmakers career, he was a prolific scorer for the Development and Reserves side, notching a combined 34 goals.
Casey Bedford (Wrexham Academy to Holywell Town)
A product of the Wrexham academy, 18-year-old central defender Casey is strong, athletic and comfortable on the ball, adding further quality ahead of Holywell’s return to the Cymru Premier.
As well as representing the Wrexham AFC Academy Under-16 side, the teenager has also played for Llandudno Academy U12, U14, U15 and U16, as well as Conwy Borough U15.
Owen Davies (Denbigh Town to Holywell Town)
Striker, aged 21, who has played his football at a good level with The New Saints, Colwyn Bay and his last club, Denbigh Town of the Cymru North.
Made 63 appearances for Denbigh over two spells, notching an impressive 33 goals.
A month before joining Town, he scored six goals AGAINST the club’s reserve team for The New Saints Reserves.
Had a stint with Colwyn Bay in the Cymru Premier last season, making 12 sub appearances in all competitions.
Featured in two games for The New Saints first team and bagged plenty of goals for the reserve and development sides between 2021-22 and 2023-24. He notched 52 goals for development and 26 reserves in total.
Caio Hughes (CPD Y Felinheli to Holywell Town)
Great to see a player with mainly Tier 2 and 3 experience get signed by a Cymru Premier club.
Winger Davies, 24, started off with Caernarfon Town Development, moved on to Llanrug and first joined Felinheli in 2021-22, going on to score 11 goals in 29 appearances also fitting in a brief spell at Cymru North Porthmadog in 2022-23.
Much of his recent football career has been spent playing in America.
COLWYN BAY
Mark Halstead (to Colwyn Bay)
An experienced goalkeeper who has made an English Premier League appearance has joined Colwyn Bay.
Mark Halstead, 35, came on as a substitute for Blackpool in a 3-1 home loss to Chelsea back in 2010-11.
He made three first team appearances for the the Tangerines before later featuring in the Football League for Shrewsbury Town and Morecambe.
His most recent non-league clubs were Torquay United, Widnes and Radcliffe.
Jack Kenny (Connah’s Quay Nomads to Colwyn Bay)
Veteran striker with 171 appearances and 52 goals under his belt in the Cymru Premier.
Most recently at Connah’s Quay Nomads, but has also done a sound job for Prestatyn Town, Flint Town United, Caernarfon Town, Rhyl FC and Cefn Druids over the years in the top flight.
Has represented the Nomads in Europe and won the Welsh Cup with the Deesiders in 2023-24.
Declan Poole (Connah’s Quay Nomads to Colwyn Bay)
Right-midfielder, aged 30, who has made more than 200 Cymru Premier appearances for Connah’s Quay Nomads.
Poole joined Nomads in November 2016 having previously played at Everton U18s, Wigan Athletic and Nantwich Town.
Departed the Deesiders in 2022 for a spell with National League North Buxton, but returned in 2023-24, adding another JD Welsh Cup victory to his previously decorated spell at the club in which he would pick up two JD Cymru Premier titles, two Nathaniel MG Cups and a first Welsh Cup winners medal.
Made 15 appearances for Nomads in Europe.
Callum Bratley (Connah’s Quay Nomads to Colwyn Bay)
Left-midfielder, aged 31, whose Cymru Premier experience stretches across spells with Flint Town United and Connah’s Quay Nomads.
Current top-flight appearances stands at 145 – 86 for Nomads and 59 for Flint – netting seven goals for each club.
Played for Flint in CPL 2020-21 and 2021-22 and Nomads 2022-23 to 2025-26.
Won the Welsh Cup with Nomads in 2023-24 and represented the club in the Uefa Conference League.
Dan Roberts (Connah’s Quay Nomads to Colwyn Bay)
Defender who has worn the colours of Connah’s Quay Nomads, Flint Town United and Airbus in the Cymru Premier, as well as having spells at Prestatyn Town and Porthmadog.
Aged 26, most of his 105 Cymru Premier appearances have come with Nomads (72), where he has spent the past four seasons.
Was a playing sub when Nomads won the Welsh Cup in 2023-24 under Neil Gibson.
Adam Davies (Caernarfon Town to Colwyn Bay)
Striker lands at the Blue Turtle Arena after a successful few seasons with Caernarfon Town.
Tall, commanding and skilful centre-forward who has netted in total 35 goals in 118 Cymru Premier appearances.
Has spent the past three seasons at Caernarfon, notching 31 goals in 88 CPL games, having also represented Airbus UK Broughton and Aberystwyth Town in the top flight.
Prolific past marksman in the Cymru North, topping the league goals chart with 30 in 2021-22 for champions Airbus and also registering 11 in 16 matches for Guilsfield in 2019-20.
Was in the Caernarfon side in both legs against Polish giants Legia Warsaw in the 2024-25 Uefa Conference League, but missed the early round victory over Crusaders through injury.
LLANDUDNO
Kai Edwards (to Llandudno)
Vastly experienced defender with more than 350 Cymru Premier appearances on his slate is a big name addition for top-flight newcomers Llandudno.
Over a higtly decorated career, he has won five Welsh Cups and four Welsh Premier titles.
In Europe, he has played in qualifiers for the Uefa Champions League, Europa League and Conference League.
Career rundown
- 2008/09 – August 2010: Wrexham AFC
- August 2010 – January 2011: Prestatyn Town
- January 2011 – July 2011: Wrexham AFC
- July 2011 – June 2012: Neath
- July 2012 – May 2016: The New Saints
- May 2016 – January 2017: Wrexham AFC
- January 2017 – June 2018: Connah’s Quay Nomads
- July 2018 – June 2019: Llandudno
- June 2019 – October 2020: Prestatyn Town
- October 2020 – May 2022: Flint Town United
- July 2022 – May 2023: Holywell Town
- July 2023 – January 2026: Connah’s Quay Nomads
- June 2026 – Llandudno
Honours
- 2008-09 – Youth Alliance North West Conference champions (Wrexham)
- 2009-10 – totesport.com League West title champions (Wrexham)
- 2012-13, 2013-14, 2014-15, 2015-16 – Welsh Premier League champions (The New Saints)
- 2013-14, 2014-15, 2015-16 – Welsh Cup winner (The New Saints)
- 2017-18 – Welsh Cup winner (Connah’s Quay Nomads)
- 2014-15, 2015-16 – Welsh Premier League Cup winner (The New Saints)
- 2019-20 – Cymru North League champion (Prestatyn Town)
- 2022-23 – NEWFA Challenge Cup winner (Holywell Town)
- 2023-24 – Welsh Cup winner (Connah’s Quay Nomads)
- Represented Wales at under-17, U-19 and C level, as well as being called into the U-21 squad.
Joel Torrence (Bala Town to Llandudno)
Top quality keeper joins Llandudno after two seasons with Bala Town, where he made 74 appearances for the Lakesiders, who he also represented in European competition.
The 24-year-old shot-stopper brings valuable Cymru Premier experience to Maesdu Park as the Seasiders prepare for their return to the top tier of Welsh football.
Torrence previously spent time with Altrincham and Salford City, as well as Colne, Rylands, Skelmersdale and Stafford before establishing himself at Bala.
Kieran Lloyd (Hyde United to Llandudno)
Lloyd recently became Llandudno’s first addition of the summer transfer window.
He joins the Seasiders from Hyde United and links up with his brother, Nathan Lloyd, who is also part of the first-team squad.
The defender arrives with valuable Cymru Premier experience, having previously represented Bala Town, while beginning his career in the academy system at Wigan Athletic.
During his career, Kieran has also enjoyed spells with Larne, AFC Fylde and Chorley.