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Welsh football's 'all or nothing game'

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Penybont host Haverfordwest County in Saturday's Cymru Premier European Play-off Final for a place in next season's Uefa Conference League.

Haverfordwest players celebrate last year's play-off final win over Caernarfon [FAW] The prize on offer for the winners – a six figure sum and a place in next season's Uefa Conference League. Penybont host Haverfordwest County in Saturday's Cymru Premier European Play-off Final as the Welsh domestic season reaches its climax. The two clubs have played in the Conference League in two of the last three seasons and are well aware of the rewards that winning on Saturday will bring.

"It's an all or nothing game for both clubs," said Penybont manager Rhys Griffiths of Saturday's game at the DragonBet Stadium. "If we win our season is a success - if we lose it's a failure. " Opponents Haverfordwest are equally aware of the game's magnitude and what is at stake.

"It'll mean everything if we qualify," captain Dylan Rees said. "We're expecting a battle – they're pretty physical. "They've got some fantastic players and they'll be bang up for it, and we're really looking forward to it.

" Penybont played out a goalless draw before beating Colwyn Bay 5-3 on penalties in their play-off semi-final [FAW] Both sides are no strangers to play-off finals in recent years - though with contrasting fortunes. Haverfordwest won in 2023 and again last year while Penybont were losing finalists in 2024. Penybont and Haverfordwest have qualified for the Uefa Conference League in two of the past three seasons – representing Wales in 2023-24 and 2025-26.