Barry Town United AFC
At a glance
Home: Jenner Park, Barry
Nickname: The Dragons
Colours: Yellow/blue
Founded: 1912 (reformed 2013)
Current League: JD Cymru Premier
Brief history
Barry are one of Wales’s best‑known names, peaking in the 1990s golden era with multiple titles and European nights at a packed Jenner Park. After the 2013 supporter‑led rebirth, the club climbed back to the top flight and re‑established itself as a community standard‑bearer with strong youth and women’s programmes.
European record — highlights
- 1996–97 UEFA Cup: 3–3 at home to Aberdeen in a classic at Jenner Park (lost tie on aggregate).
- 2001–02 UEFA Champions League: famous 3–1 home win over FC Porto in the 2nd qualifying round (lost on aggregate).
- Various wins in the 1990s over Latvian and Hungarian opposition in early rounds.
Stadium & location
Jenner Park sits east of Barry town centre, with covered seating and safe‑standing.
Getting there: Cadoxton rail station is a 10–15 minute walk; Barry Docks is also close. Buses run from Cardiff. Limited parking on surrounding streets.
Matchday tips
Barry’s seafront and the Knapp are a short drive; cafés and pubs cluster around Holton Road and the town centre.