Catching up with CPD Y Rhyl 1879’s pre-season – arrivals, retentions and departures
Two new arrivals have been announced by CPD Y Rhyl 1879 – one of them a familiar face.
Josh Lawrenson and Daniel Apantaku Aveiros are high-quality additions to Paul Moore and Ronnie Green’s JD Cymru North squad for the 2026-27 season.
The Lilywhites finished an excellent fifth in their debut campaign at Tier 2 and will be aiming for even better this time around.
Midfield ace Lawrenson returns to the Hops and Barley Community Stadium after moving on seven matches into the 2025-26 season.
Prior to that, he played an important role in Rhyl’s charge to the 2024-25 Ardal North West title, appearing in the final nine matches.
After impressing throughout his trial period with the Lilywhites, Apantaku has earned his place in Moore’s squad ahead of the new campaign.
A commanding and athletic defender, he has caught the eye with a series of excellent performances during pre-season, showcasing his versatility by excelling at both right-back and centre-half.
Apantaku has played at a good level in the English pyramid with Newcastle Town, Nantwich Town and Hyde United.
RHYL 1879 INS AND OUTS 2026-27 PRE SEASON
ARRIVALS
Brad Barnes
Luke Graham
Josh Jones
Max Moore
Joe Ly
Joel Giblin
Dan Cockerline
Thero Farquharson
RETAINED
Jack Parry
Billy Holmes
Sam Duffy
Morgan Murray
Rocco Hewitt
Mo Ali
Ben Lightfoot
Ben Lawrence
Archie Jones
Reece Fairhurst
DEPARTURES
Arthur Hancock
James Farr
Harley Salisbury-Williams
Leo Latter
Oliwier Fiedor
Dan Atkins
Tom Kemp
Damase Kiwanda
Alex Swindell
PRE-SEASON SCORES
CPD Y Rhyl 1879 3 Northwich Victoria 3
Llandudno 2 CPD Y Rhyl 1879 0
CPD Y Rhyl 1879 2 Warrington Rylands 3
Colwyn Bay 3 CPD Y Rhyl 1879 2
Ashton Town 2 CPD Y Rhyl 1879 1
Flint Town United 3 CPD Y Rhyl 1879 2
FIXTURE LIST 2026-27
