News WALES VETERANS FOOTBALL LEAGUE20th November 2020NELSON CAVALIERS AFC NEEDS YOU!! WALES VETERANS FOOTBALL. WHEN FOOTBALL EVENTUALLY RETURNS IT IS “THE CAVALIERS” INTENSION TO FIELD SIDES IN THE UNDER 40’s, 45’s 50’s & 55’s AGE GROUPS. INTERESTED? THEN CONTACT Rod Powell 07966 324060 or Email: admin@nelsoncavaliersafc.co.ukRead more...CAVALIERS PROMOTED TO THE SOUTH WALES ALLIANCE LEAGUE.14th July 2020Today we have received notification that Nelson Cavaliers AFC will be playing our football in the South Wales Alliance League, Division Two. It has been a long and challenging battle for the Cavs to rightly earn their promotion into the higher league. Following what has been a very satisfying season, although shorten by Corvid19, we […]Read more...CAVALIERS AWARDED THE TAFF ELY RHYMNEY VALLEY PREMIER LEAGUE 2019/20.20th May 2020The Cavaliers are crowned TERV Premier League Champions after being awarded the title on the Points/Games played system averaging 2.71 points/game. Not the way we would have liked but the Coronavirus as lot to answer for. Undefeated for the season with a record of:- Premier League Played Won Drawn Lost 7 […]Read more...SOUTH WALES FA SENIOR CUP QUARTER FINAL.10th March 2020Cavaliers reach the Quarter Final of the South Wales Senior Cup after defeating Island Marine FC 4-2 and will meet Pentwyn Dynamos FC who play their football in Cardiff & District Premier League. The Cavaliers will play in this prestigious tournament at the Wern Park on 14th March. Kick off 2.00pm. Please come and support […]Read more...CAVALIERS REACH THE BERNARD MARTIN CUP FINAL. 20202nd February 2020A a very hard fought 3-2 win against a good Cwrt Rawlin side see the Cavaliers though to the final of the Bernard Martin Cup! Big win for the boys, in an end to end game that could have gone either way, both teams were heavily affected when defending against horrific wind. The Cavaliers goals […]Read more...SOUTH WALES FA SENIOR CUP 4th ROUND7th January 2020Cavaliers reach the 4th round and draw Island Marine FC away in the 4th Round of the Senior Cup on 15th February 2020. Island Marine play their football in Vale of Glamorgan Premier League. The Cavaliers will be playing in this prestigious tournament and will be running a bus to the venue. The bus will […]Read more...NELSON CAVALIERS AFC 1st TEAM 2019-2023rd October 20191st TEAM SQUAD SEASON 2019/20 BACK ROW: Manager Aaron Powell, Joseph Brain, James Radusin, Cameron Szpadt, Liam Norris, Ryan Donovan, Matthew Greenaway, Ceri Clingo, Liam Dellana, Hari Davies. FRONT ROW: Matthew Farr, Lewis Lawford, Corey Haines, Daniel Lewis, Danil Falconer, Christopher Edwards, Kevin Downes.Read more...NELSON CAVALIERS OVER 50’s SEASON 2019/2022nd October 2019The Over 50’s team in thier newly sponsored kit kindly supplied by The Trade Centre Wales. Many thanks for their continued support. BACK ROW: Dave Pink, Clive Headon, Rod Powell,Tim Martin, Kevin Jones, Lloyd Flood. FRONT ROW: Neil Thomas, Steve Kerby, Michael Boyce, Dewi Baldwin, Marc Trampelli, Lee Willis.Read more...1970’s CAVALIERS NEWS CLIPPING.16th October 2019Read more...SOUTH WALES SENIOR CUP 3RD ROUND14th October 2019Cavaliers draw St. Albans AFC away in the 3rd Round of the Senior Cup on 15th November. St Albans play their football in South Wales Alliance League Two. The Cavaliers will be playing in this prestigious tournament and will be running a bus to the venue. The bus will be leaving from Nelson Bus Station […]Read more...SEASON 2018/2019 PRESENTATION NIGHT18th June 2019 Taf Ely Rhymney Valley Alliance League. 1st Team Player of the Year. Matthew Greenaway. 1st Team Players Player of the Year. Matthew Greenaway. 2nd Team Player of the Year. Nathan Thomas. 2nd Team Players Player of the Year. Gareth Morris. Adi Greenway Award. Rhys Stockdale. Mal Powell Award. Club Top Goalscorer. Ryan Donovan. South […]Read more...OUR ANNUAL GENTLEMANS EVENING. April 06th 201914th January 2019Nelson Cavaliers A.F.C. Are pleased to announce, in conjunction with Rob Sproston Sports. Tony Cottee. Ex-West Ham, Everton, Leicester City & England International & Sky Sports Pundit. Evening to Include Dinner. Plus “Sports Memorabilia Auction” @ The Star Club, Nelson. Saturday: April 06th 2019 Tickets £30.00 per Person Please contact Rod Powell on 07966 324060Read more...Nelson Cavaliers Announce New Sponsors for Season 2018/2019.23rd August 2018We are delighted to announce that The Walters Group will become one of the main sponsors of the club. A brand new partnership that we are extremely excited about and in deed grateful for. The Walters Group will sponsor our match balls for the full season and make a donation towards the cost of winter […]Read more...SEASON 2018/2019 SPONSORSHIP.21st August 2018For the 2018/19 Nelson Cavaliers AFC are again grateful to both “The Trade Centre Wales” and local business “Webbers Fish Bar” for their commitment to the club with kit sponsorship. The Trade Centre Wales again sponsored the 1st team with a new home kit. Webbers@NelsonFishBar have sponsored the 2nd team with a new kit for […]Read more...CAVALIERS WIN THE TAFF ELY RHYMNEY VALLEY PREMIER LEAGUE.1st May 2018The Cavaliers are crowned TERV Premier League champions after beating Cwrt Rawlin FC 2-1 in a hard fought match in their final game of the season.Read more...Greyhound Cup Final 2018 – Saturday 12th May 201823rd April 2018Nelson are now through to the Final which will be played at The Dog Track, Rhydyfelin AFC, Fairfield Lane, Pontypridd CF37 5LN (opposite Hawthorn Leisure Centre). Opposition will be Ynysybwl Athletic FC, Cavaliers opponents in last season’s Bernard Martin Cup. There is a supporters bus being laid on by the club, to leave the Dynevor Arms […]Read more...CAVALIERS REACH THE GREYHOUND CUP FINAL.27th March 2018The Cavaliers meet Ynysybwl Athletic FC in a repeat of last years Bernard Martin Cup Final. This is the club’s second final in as many years and with over 100 spectators last year a great chance of exposure for local businesses.Read more...Gentlemans Evening April 14th 20188th February 2018Nelson Cavaliers A.F.C. Are pleased to announce, in conjunction with Rob Sproston Sports. Ray Parlour. Ex Arsenal, Middlesbrough & England International. BBC Radio 5 Live, TalkSport & TV Pundit. Evening to include Three Course Carvery. Plus “Sports Memorabilia Auction” @ The Star Club, Nelson. Saturday. April 14th 2018 Tickets £30.00 per Person Please contact Rod Powell […]Read more...NEW KITS FOR SEASON 2017/201824th September 2017For the 2017/18 Nelson Cavaliers AFC are, again, grateful to The Trade Centre Wales for their 2nd season as kit sponsors along with new local businesses Webbers Fish Bar and Milano Teamwear for their commitment to the club with kit sponsorship. The Trade Centre Wales again sponsored the 1st team with an away kit. Webbers@NelsonFishBar […]Read more...Nelson Cavaliers Host Touring Team.5th June 2017Nelson Cavaliers Vets hosted Chartham Real Stars FC for their third visit to the locality. The weekend coincided with the Cavaliers annual Gentleman’s Evening, this year the guest speaker was Manchester United legend Lee Sharpe and all those who attended had a great evening. Chartham’s weekend continued with a match against Cavaliers Vets which ended […]Read more...NELSON CAVALIERS AFC ANNOUCE NEW MANAGER FOR 2017/201825th May 2017Nelson Cavaliers are pleased to announce that Aaron Powell as been appointed 1st team manager for the 2017/2018 season. Aaron is Cavaliers through and through and as gone from club mascot to player and now to manage the club. A former youth team player, 2nd team and ultimately 1st team player, Aaron is a strong centre […]Read more...Annual Presentation Evening – Sat 20th April 201719th May 2017The Club’s annual presentation evening takes place at 7pm on Saturday 20th April at the Dynevor ArmsRead more...NELSON CAVALIERS AFC. BERNARD MARTIN CUP WINNERS 2016/1715th May 2017See match report for details.Read more...Bernard Martin Cup Final 2017 – Saturday 13th May 20178th May 2017Following last Saturday’s extra time win in the semi final vs Cwrt Rawlin, Nelson are now through to the Final which will be played at The Dog Track, Rhydyfelin AFC, Fairfield Lane, Pontypridd CF37 5LN (opposite Hawthorn Leisure Centre). Opposition will be the undefeated league champions Ynysybwl. There is a supporters bus being laid on by […]Read more...South Wales Intermediate Cup Quarter Final.21st March 2017The rearranged quarter final match against St.Athan FC will now be played on Saturday 1st April. Kick off 2.00pm. The Cavaliers are be playing in this prestigious tournament and will be running a bus to the venue. The bus will be leaving from Nelson Bus Station at 12 noon & returning at 7.00pm A nominal charge […]Read more...South Wales Intermediate Cup Quarter Final.20th March 2017Unfortunately The Cavaliers quarter final was postponed against St. Athan FC due to a waterlogged pitch, the other results were as follows:- Cardiff Draconians FC 4 v 2 Pentreceiber Con FC Cascade FC 2 v 1 FC Abercwmboi St Athan FC P v P Nelson Cavaliers AFC Penydarren BGC 5 v 1 Pontyclun FC The Semi Final draw is:- […]Read more...The Cavaliers are playing in the South Wales Intermediate Cup Quarter Final.17th March 2017NELSON CAVALIERS AFC South Wales Intermediate Cup Quarter Final. St. Athan FC v Nelson Cavaliers AFC. Saturday, 18th March 2017 The Cavaliers will be playing in this prestigious tournament and will be running a bus to the venue. The bus will be leaving from Nelson Bus Station at 12 noon & returning at 7.00pm A nominal […]Read more...Get yourself a Cavaliers Kit Bag. See Club Shop for details10th March 2017Read more...A Who’s Who in the Intermediate Cup. 2016/17 Quarter Finals.27th February 2017A run down of the last eight The quarter final line up has been decided for this season’s Intermediate Cup, this is a who’s who of the last eight left in the cup. The South Wales FA Intermediate Cup dates back to 1891/92 with Treharris the very first winners when cup was known as the […]Read more...CAVALIERS THROUGH TO THE QUARTER FINALS!!20th February 2017The Cavaliers 1st team are through to the quarter finals of the South Wales Intermediate Cup for the second consecutive year after defeating local team AFC Abercynon 1-0 in a close game. The Cavaliers missed a number of chances to close out the game but overall looked the stronger side to earn a well deserved […]Read more...Gentleman’s evening – Lee Sharpe – Friday June 2nd 201724th January 2017Nelson Cavaliers A.F.C. Are pleased to announce, in conjunction with Rob Sproston Sports: An evening with Lee Sharpe Ex Manchester United, Leeds United & England International. Evening to include Three Course Carvery. Plus “Sports Memorabilia Auction” @ The Star Club Shinrig Road, Nelson Treharris, CF46 6DU. Friday June 2nd 2017 For tickets please contact Rod […]Read more...CAVALIERS PLAY LOCAL TEAM AFC ABERCYNON IN THE INTERMEDIATE CUP LAST 16!!24th January 2017The Cavaliers 1st team are home to AFC Abercynon in the Last 16 of the prestigious South Wales Intermediate Cup. Saturday 18th February, Kick off 2:00pm at the Wern Park. PLEASE COME ALONG AND SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL TEAM!!!Read more...A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL!!!22nd December 2016A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL OUR SPONSORS & SUPPORTERS FROM THE PLAYERS & COMMITTEE OF NELSON CAVALIERS AFCRead more...South Wales Intermediate Cup Last 16 Draw12th December 2016Cavaliers draw local team AFC Abercynon in the last 16 draw. Games to be played on Saturday 18th February 2017. Kick off 2:00 at the Wern Park. Full draw shown below: Nelson Cavaliers AFC v AFC Abercynon Llangeinor FC v Abercwmboi FC Trebanog FC v Pontyclun FC Cardiff Draconians v Pant Village Juniors St Athan v […]Read more...THE CAVALIERS 2nd TEAM WIN!!28th November 2016The Cavaliers 2nd team take they’re 1st win of the season beating Aber Valley 2nds 3-2 after trailing 2-0. The 2nd team won this game with a mixture of youth and experience. Having played so well in the cup competitions recently but not having the results to show for it Nelson got this well deserved […]Read more...CAVALIERS REACH THE QUARTER FINALS OF THE SOUTH WALES INTERMEDIATE CUP!!28th November 2016The Cavaliers reached the quarter finals of the SWFA Intermediate Cup for the 2nd year in succession beating Vale of Glamorgan side Cowbridge Town FC in a close but contested game at a the Wern Park. The final score was 3-2 to the Cavaliers after coming back from a 2-1 deficit. Goals from Callum Yeo […]Read more...South Wales FA Intermediate Cup 3rd Round Draw25th October 2016Cavaliers draw Vale of Glamorgan Premier League side Cowbridge Town FC in the 3rd round of the SWFA Intermediate Cup at the Wern Park on 26th November. Kick off 2.00pm. COME & SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL TEAM!! Full 3rd Round Draw below:- Pentrebach Labour v BluebirdsFairfield Wednesday v Cwmbach Royal Stars Treorchy BC v St Athan Canton […]Read more...CAVALIERS GO INTO 3rd ROUND OF THE SOUTH WALES INTERMEDIATE CUP!!24th October 2016Cavaliers win in the 2nd round of the South Wales Intermediate Cup with a 1-0 win against Bettws FC. This was a well taken win against a team who are playing a full three leagues higher in the South Wales Alliance League Premier Division. A battling team performance and a special mention to ‘keeper Matthew Farr who […]Read more...Cavaliers Away to Bettws FC in the South Wales Intermediate Cup.18th October 2016The Cavaliers 1st team are away to Bettws FC in the 2nd round of the prestigious South Wales Intermediate Cup on Saturday 22nd October, Kick off 2:00pm. We have a bus leaving The Wern at 12.00 prompt, so if you would like to offer the boys your support please come along. There will be a nominal […]Read more...1st Cavaliers Open Golf Tournament.8th October 2016An impromptu golf tournament at the “Pontypridd International Pitch & Putt Course” ended with a three stroke win for Bedlinog’s overseas player Dai Irish against former Cavaliers Manager Martin Wilson. Although a closely matched game Dai managed to put a par performance over the last two holes to win!! Cavaliers 1st Open Golf Tournament. Front […]Read more...Premier League Season 2016/17 Starts Today!!8th October 2016Cavaliers Premier League side finally started their league season with a comfortable 8-3 win against AFC Talbot Green.Read more...World Record Attempt Achieved!!30th August 2016Congratulations to all the players, witnesses and supporters on completing “Kicking Off Against Cancer” A world record attempt of 36 hours non-stop 6 a-side football match. All video and written evidence now to be submitted and authenticated to be officially recognised to confirm World Record status. Updates will be posted on this site. Read more...New Training Kit sponsor for 2016-1726th July 2016Nelson Cavaliers AFC are proud to announce a new partnership with The PT School for the upcoming 2016-17 season. The PT School are a personal training company based in Cardiff, providing courses necessary to become a personal trainer. Find out more by clicking here.Read more...Pontyclun FC 6 a-side.20th July 2016The annual 6 a-side tournament, hosted by Pontyclun FC, will take place this Saturday (23rd July) at Ivor Park. As always it promises to be a great day with lots of good football on display (and some not so good!). The day kicks off at 10.30am and runs into the evening with plenty of food […]Read more...NEW KIT SPONSOR FOR 2016/17 SEASON!!15th July 2016Nelson Cavaliers AFC are proud to announce Trade Centre Wales as their kit sponsor for the 2016/17 season.Read more...FAW TROPHY & WELSH CUP DRAW 2016/201714th July 2016FAW Trophy. Round 1 Nelson Cavaliers AFC have been drawn home against Aberdare Premier League side Carnetown FC. Match to be played on Saturday August 13th. Kick off 2.00pm . FAW JD Welsh Cup. Qualifying Round 1 Nelson Cavaliers AFC have been drawn away against North Gwent Premier X League side Risca Whiteheads FC. Match to be played on Saturday August […]Read more...EURO CHAMPIONSHIP 2016 PREDICTION SHEET RESULTS11th July 2016The Nelson Cavaliers Euro Prediction Sheet results are as follows: Group A Winner FRANCE Group B Winner WALES Group C Winner GERMANY Group D Winner CROATIA Group E Winner ITALY Group F Winner HUNGARY QUARTER FINALISTS POLAND WALES PORTUGAL FRANCE GERMANY BELGIUM ITALY ICELAND SEMI FINALISTS PORTUGAL […]Read more...WALES THROUGH TO EURO SEMI FINAL!!6th July 2016Wales will meet Portugal in the Euro Semi Final at the Stade de Lyon July 06th, kick off 8.00pm. Good Luck Wales!!!Read more...ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING.5th July 2016Nelson Cavaliers AFC will hold their annual general meeting on July 20th 2016 @8.00pm immediately after training. Please make every effort to attend.Read more...WALES THROUGH TO QUARTER FINALS EURO 2016!27th June 2016Wales will meet Belgium in the Euro Quarter Finals on Friday 1st July. Lille Metrople Stadium Kick off 8:00pmRead more...WALES TOP GROUP B!!22nd June 2016Well done to Wales in topping Group B in the Euro’s!!Read more...CAVALIERS TRAINING STARTS JULY 2nd!20th June 2016Pre-season training starts Saturday 2nd July. 1-3pm @ the Wern Park. New and old players welcome.Read more...Cavaliers Appoint New Manager For Season 2016/1714th June 2016Nelson Cavaliers AFC are pleased to appoint Mark Tawton as their manager for the 2016/17 season. His commitment to on-going professional development as seen him pass through the Football Association of Wales coach education pathway to be accredited at FAW / UEFA B Licence level. More importantly, this means his knowledge, experience, patience and commitment will […]Read more...GOOK LUCK TO WALES IN THE EURO’S 20168th June 2016Good luck and best wishes to Wales in the Euro’s. To the “Welsh Cavaliers” who are invading France behave and have a great time and be safe!!!Read more...Nelson Cavaliers Host Gentleman’s Evening. 18th November 20161st June 2016Nelson Cavaliers A.F.C. Are pleased to announce, in conjunction with Rob Sproston Sports. For his only appearance in Wales in 2016!! Bruce Grobbelaar. Ex Liverpool, Southampton, & Zimbabwe International. Evening to include Three Course Carvery. Plus “Sports Memorabilia Auction” @ The Star Club, Nelson. Friday November 18th 2016 Tickets £30.00 per Person Please contact Rod […]Read more...FIRST TEAM MANAGER VACANCY.23rd May 2016 Nelson Cavaliers A.F.C are looking for a new first team manager to support their quest to gain promotion to the South Wales Alliance League. We are looking for someone who could potentially attract more players to the club to add to the existing squad. The club welcomes applications from all ambitious managers with experience […]Read more...CLUB PRESENTATION NIGHT. SEASON 2015-1623rd May 2016The club held it’s annual presentation night on Saturday 21st May in the Dynevor Arms, Nelson. A great night and an excellent turnout from all the players from all team. Congratulations to all of our awards winners. Recipients were:- 1st Team Player of the Year. Joseph Brain 1st Team Players Player of the Year. Joseph […]Read more...Wilson steps down16th May 20161st team manager Martin Wilson has decided to step down from his position. Martin will still be involved with the club but feels it’s in the best interests of the club to step aside and bring someone new in as we look to gain promotion to the South Wales Alliance League. The committee and players […]Read more...Cavs betting service lauched5th May 2016Nelson Cavaliers AFC have teamed up with MYCLUBBETTING.COM to provide an online gambling service to players, management and supporters alike. This unique service provides a professional betting service on a par with all leading bookmakers with in-play real-time betting and giving some of the best up-to-the-minute odds available. myclubbetting.com is a specialised marketing & communication platform that provides […]Read more...Annual Presentation Evening – Saturday 21st May28th April 2016Nelson Cavaliers’ annual presentation evening for the season 2015-16 will be held at The Dynevor Arms, Nelson on Saturday 21st of May 2016. The event will look to celebrate individual performances of the past season and as usual it is anticipated the boys will be in high spirits!Read more...Horse Racing Night At The Dynevor. 09th April10th April 2016Many thanks to all who attended the Horse Racing at the Dyn. Special thanks to Ben Banks and his lovely assistant Lucie, for producing another great night!! A fantastic amount was raised in support the Nelson Development Trust in their bid to rebuild/reopen the Nelson Boys & Girls Club.Read more...Match Abandoned!! 26th March.28th March 2016Saturdays match against Church Village FC was abandoned after a torrential downfall which resulted in the pitch being unplayable!! The match started brightly with an experienced Church Village side scoring early on following indecision in defence to try to play the ball out rather than clearing the ball away. 1-0 Church Village were creating havoc […]Read more...Horse Racing Night at the Dynevor Arms! Saturday 9th April 201622nd March 2016Nelson Cavaliers A.F.C. Are Hosting a Horse Racing Night! Sat. April 9th 2016 Dynevor Arms @ 6:30pm All proceeds in support of Nelson Development Trust. In their bid to rebuild & re-open Nelson Boys & Girls Club. 1st Race 7:00pm Followed By Karaoke ‘til late! Race Sponsors Welcomed!Read more...Nelson Cavaliers Host Gentleman’s Evening. June 3rd 201622nd March 2016Nelson Cavaliers A.F.C. Are pleased to announce, in conjunction with Rob Sproston Sports. Dean Saunders. Ex Derby, Liverpool, Aston Villa & Wales International. “Guest Speaker of the Year 2015” Evening to include Three Course Carvery. Plus “Sports Memorabilia Auction” @ The Star Club, Nelson. Friday June 03th 2016 Tickets £30.00 per Person Please contact Rod […]Read more...Bernard Martin Cup!5th March 2016The Cavaliers 1st team go into the next round of the Bernard Martin Cup after beating Llantwit Fardre FC 1-0 at The Wern. This was a hard fought win against an hard working Llantwit side, in difficult conditions, who deserved something from the match but the Cavaliers took their chance early in the 1st half to go […]Read more...At Last a Weekend of Football!!!29th February 2016A mixed weekend of results for the Cavaliers! The 1st team went out of the SWFA Intermediate Cup Quarter Final against a well organised Trebanog FC 1-0. See match report for details. The 2nd team drew 2-2 with FC Trecenydd. See an extended match report for further details!! The Vets Over 40’s beat Fairfield FC […]Read more...SWFA Intermediate Cup Quarter Final25th February 2016Cavaliers 1st team entertain Rhondda Valley League side Trebanog FC at Ystrad Mynach Centre of Sporting Excellence in the prestigious SWFA Intermediate Cup Quarter Final. Saturday 27th February, kick off 1:30pm. Come and support your local team!!Read more...Nelson Cavaliers AFC 1st Team14th February 2016The 1st team returned to winning ways following the long lay-off due to the weather. After a 3-3 draw against Cwrt Rawling FC on 23rd January Cavaliers put in an organised and disciplined display to win 4-0 against Glyncoch Spartans FC. See the match report for further information.Read more...Congratulations to Robert Edward Brain. MBE.1st January 2016On behalf of Nelson Cavaliers AFC, committee and players we would like to congratulate Bobby Brain on his well deserved MBE. “For charitable services to the community in Nelson, Caerphilly” Read more...Cavaliers Christmas Bash!!20th December 2015Don’t forget our Christmas Bash on Monday 28th December, 1.00pm start, in the Dynevor Arms, Nelson. Christmas Jumpers compulsory, forfeit to be paid for non compliance!! All players welcome!!Read more...Complete Christmas Wash-out!!!20th December 2015All TERV League games were again called off due to the weather for a complete Christmas league wash-out!! Lets hope the New Year brings better weather!!Read more...Nelson Cavaliers AFC Over 45’s15th December 2015The Over 45’s travelled to Barry where they lost 3-1 to the undefeated league leaders.Read more...S.W.F.A. Intermediate Cup Quarter Final Draw.7th December 2015Full Quarter Final Draw. Nelson Cavaliers AFC v Trebanog FC Cardiff Airport v AFC Rumney Juniors Llangeinor FC v STM Sports OB Pantyscallog Village Juniors v Hirwaun Sports or Penyfai FC All ties to be played on Saturday 27/02/2016 Kick Off 14:00Read more...Wales Veterans Football.7th December 2015Nelson Cavaliers Over 40’s continued their winning run by beating Hannon Old Boys 4-2 to go into 2nd place, one point behind Bryncethin with one game in hand.Read more...South Wales Intermediate Cup.6th December 2015Nelson Cavaliers 1st team progressed into the Quarter Finals of the prestigious South Wales Intermediate Cup with a fine win away to Maerdy Social FC. After going 1-0 down in what could only be described as poor 1st half performance they rallied with a superb 2nd half display with a fine free kick from Dan Lewis and two […]Read more...South Wales Intermediate Cup 3rd Round Fixture.2nd December 2015The 1st team fixture has been confirmed for Saturday 05th December K.O. 2:00pm. Players to be at the Wern Park by 12:00 prompt!!Read more...South Wales Intermediate Cup 3rd Round Rearranged Fixture.28th November 2015The 3rd Round South Wales Intermediate Cup game against Maerdy Social FC will be played next week 5th December 2:00pm kick off, as tweeted tonight on the South Wales.Read more...Another Washout Weekend.28th November 2015All weekend fixtures were cancelled again due to the torrential rain. The 1st team game against Maerdy Social in the 3rd Round of the South Wales Intermediate Cup should, weather permitting, be played next week! Keep watching the www.nelsoncavaliersafc.co.uk website for details. The 2nd team haven’t got any fixtures scheduled for December but if there is […]Read more...A Weekend of Mixed Results After Lay Off.23rd November 2015After the lay off caused by the poor weather conditions the TERV sides played this weelend. The 1st team were home against top of the table Penrhos FC and narrowly lost 2-1. See match report. The 2nd team played away against local rivals Cascade FC and lost 1-0 in a game where they played with […]Read more...Complete Washout!!16th November 2015No games for any of our teams this weekend!!!Read more...Weekend Wash-Out!!8th November 2015All TERV fixtures were washed out this weekend due to heavy rain!! The Over 40’s managed to play on Sunday away to Talgarth winning 5-0.Read more...Poor Weekend For The Cavaliers!!!3rd November 2015A poor weekend for all sides this weekend with both Saturday sides losing in the 1st Round of the Greyhound Cup and the Vet Over 45’s losing 4-1 to Llantrisant Vets.Read more...Cavalier Over 40’s win against Swansea University.26th October 2015After a long awaited start to their season the Over 40’s beat Swansea University 7-0 in their home fixture. Their were given a ‘walk-over’ in their other game against RTB Ebbw Vale.Read more...South Wales F.A. Intermediate Cup 3rd Round.25th October 2015Cavaliers have been drawn away against Rhondda & District League Premier League side Maerdy Social FC on November 28th Kick Off 2:00pmRead more...Cavaliers Win in the 2nd Round of the South Wales Intermediate Cup!!24th October 2015Cavaliers win 2-0 in their Intermediate Cup 2nd Round match against Port Talbot League side Gwynfi United. Cavaliers go into 2-0 half time lead after a second minute penalty save by Matthew Farr. Cavaliers continued the second half with a good performance to hold out Gwynfi Utd and hold onto their 2-0 lead to go into the […]Read more...November Fixtures Received.23rd October 2015NOVEMBER 2015 SENIOR FIXTURES. Saturday 7th November 2015 Bernard Martin Cup 1st Round Ynysybwl Athletic FC v Penrhos FC 2.00 Ynysybwl Pontypridd Town FC v FC Trecenydd 2.00 Upper Boat 3 AFC Tiryberth v Ystrad FC 2.00 Tiryberth AFC Talbot Green v Cwrt Rawlin FC 2.00 Talbot Park Nelson Cavaliers AFC […]Read more...Disappointing Weekend For The Cavaliers.17th October 2015Another disappointing weekend with the 1st team losing 3-1 against an organised Church Village side.Having enough chances to win but unable to score!! The 2nd team narrowly losing 1-0 to Treforest FC to a penalty. With Cavaliers fielding a largely young side this wasn’t a too disappointing result.Read more...A Mixed Weekend of Results For the Cavaliers!!11th October 2015The 1st team struggled, in below par performance, to draw 1-1 with ten man AFC Tir yBerth. The 2nd team lost 6-2 to Pontypridd Town in their away fixture. The only positive result of the weekend saw the Over 40’s winning 3-0 against RTB Ebbw Vale.Read more...Winter Training Starts Wednesday 07th Oct. 2015!!5th October 2015Winter training starts at Caerphilly Centre for Sporting Excellence, Ystrad Mynach. Amended Time!! 8.30pm prompt – 10.00pm. Be there for 8.15pm. New players welcome!!Read more...2nds Lose in Preliminary Round of The Bernard Martin Cup!!4th October 2015The Cavaliers lose 5-2 to Premier League side Penrhos FC in the Preliminary Round of the Bernard Martin Cup. See match report for full details.Read more...Saturday 03rd Oct Fixtures.2nd October 2015The 2nds entertain TERV Premier League side Penrhos FC in the Bernard Martin Cup Preliminary Round. Kick off 2:00pm @ The Wern Park, Nelson. The 1st team don’t have a fixture. Come and support the CAVALIERS!!!Read more...Cavaliers 2nds lose to Llantwit Fardre FC in the league.1st October 2015The 2nds suffered their second defeat to the season against Llantwit Fardre FC. A disappointing result after beating FC Trecenydd in their previous game.Read more...Cavaliers Progress into the 2nd Rd of the SWFA Intermediate Cup.1st October 2015Cavaliers will meet Port Talbot & District Premier League side Gwynfi Utd after beating TERV Premier League side Glyncoch Spartans FC 3-0. See match report for further details.Read more...Cavaliers 2nds Win at FC Trecenydd.20th September 2015A very well deserved 2-1 win against high flying FC Trecenydd.Read more...Cavaliers Lose in 2nd Round of the FAW Trophy.20th September 2015Cavaliers lose 2-1 to a very well organised Sporting Marvel FC.Read more...Two Defeats For The Cavaliers!!!12th September 2015Both teams suffered defeats on a bad day. The 1st team in a hard fought defeat 3-1 away to Penrhos FC. The 2nd team 4-1 in their local derby against Cascade FC.Read more...1st Team Start Their League Campaign Win A Win.5th September 2015A well contested game ended with a deserved 4-2 win for the Cavs against AFC Talbot Green.Read more...Cavaliers 2nds start the new season with a well deserved win.30th August 2015See Match Report.Read more...August/September Fixtures Announced.24th August 2015AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2015 SENIOR FIXTURES Saturday 29th August 2015 Premier Cwrt Rawlin FC v AFC Tir y Berth 2.30 Owain Glyndwr Glyncoch Spartans FC v Nelson Cavaliers AFC 2.30 Upper Boat 1 Postponed. Hopkinstown FC v Church Village FC 2.30 Western Field Penrhos FC v Ynysybwl Athletic FC 2.30 Aneurin Park Division One Llantrisant FC […]Read more...New Away Kit Sponsored by Grange Industries.24th August 2015Team Captain Dan Falconer & keeper Matthew Farr in the new 1st team away kit.Read more...Another home draw for the Cavaliers in the FAW Trophy 2nd Round!!18th August 2015The Cavaliers get another home draw in the FAW Trophy 2nd Round 2015/16 against South Wales Alliance opposition namely Sporting Marvels FC. The tie will be held on the 19th September at the Wern Park. Kick off at 2.00pm. Sporting Marvels FC currently play in the South Wales Alliance Division 1 The Southern Section of the […]Read more...Nelson Cavaliers AFC win in FAW Trophy16th August 2015day of the new season to knock out a team two leagues higher playing their football in the newly formed South Wales Alliance League. See full match report.Read more...Cavaliers to face Glyncoch in South Wales Intermediate Cup 1st Round.14th August 2015The South Wales Football Association Intermediate Cup draw has taken place and sees the Cavs gain a bye through to the first round proper where they will face local rivals Glyncoch Spartans. The short away trip to Glyncoch will take place on Saturday 26 September. SWFA website: http://www.southwalesfa.co.uk/swfa_competitions_intermediatecup.html Full Draw: Preliminary Round Saturday 5 September 2015 […]Read more...Cavs drawn against Ton and Gelli in FAW Trophy9th July 2015The draw for the first round of the FAW Trophy 2015-16 was made yesterday, and it sees Nelson host Ton and Gelli BC for the first time in this competition. The traditional season opener will be held at the Wern Field on Saturday 15th of August.Read more...Brithdir 0 Cavaliers 123rd March 2015Nelson came out on top in a hard fought game against Brithdir on Saturday afternoon. Match Report here.Read more...April fixtures19th March 2015Fixtures for April have been announced. There will be a few midweek matches as the 2014-15 league season comes to a conclusion. First team: Sat 4th Pontyclun (a) ** Bernard Martin Cup Semi-Final Weds 8th AFC Caerphilly (h) Sat 11th Glyncoch Spartans (a) Weds 14th Llanbradach FC (h) Sat 25th Brithdir Bluebirds (h) Second Team: […]Read more...Cup second chance for the Cavs19th March 2015Nelson have been given a second chance of making the final of the Bernard Martin Cup after victorious semi-final opponents Llanbradach AFC were thrown out of the competition for fielding ineligible players. The Cavs will now have to replay the match away to Pontyclun FC on the 4th April in a bid to re-create the scenes […]Read more...Cavaliers draw with Tir-y-berth15th March 2015The cavs could only manage a 1-1 draw away at Tir-y-berth and were lucky to even escape with one point. Click for full match reportRead more...Caerphilly 0-3 Cavs9th March 2015The Cavaliers bounced back from semi-final disappointment with an away win against Caerphilly. Click here for match reportRead more...Cavaliers lose in semi-final2nd March 2015Nelson missed out on the chance to reach a third cup final in as many seasons with a 2-1 defeat at the hands of local rivals Llanbradach FC in the Bernard Martin Cup. Full report hereRead more...Venue change for semi final27th February 2015Tomorrow’s semi-final clash against Llanbradach FC has been moved to the Centre for Sporting Excellence at Ystrad Mynach due to the state of the Wern Field and the rain that has been forecast. The Cavs are in good form, and will be looking to make it 3 cup final appearances in as many seasons.Read more...March Fixtures23rd February 2015Fixtures for March have been announced, and the Cavs have been handed 3 away ties: Sat 7th – Caerphilly (a) Sat 14th – AFC Tir-y-berth (a) Sat 21st – Brithdir Bluebirds (a) Sat 28th – The Village (h) The seconds have 3 games next month: Sat 7th – Llantrisant (h) Sat 14th – Penrhos (a) Sat 21st […]Read more...Cavaliers win in record fashion23rd February 2015The first team produced an impressive win away against The Village FC at Upper Boat. The 16-1 scoreline sets a new club record win, the previous record being 15-2. Read the full match report hereRead more...Superb second half performance from the Cavs20th February 2015The first team produced a fantastic second half showing after under performing in the first 45 mins away at Bush Bluebirds. It was clear at half time that the players had to respond with the race for the league title at stake. They did so superbly and ended the game with a comfortable 7-1 win, two hat-tricks […]Read more...Seconds slump to defeat16th February 2015The second team suffered a heavy home defeat at the hands of Pontyclun FC. The fixture was reversed due to Pontyclun’s first team using their home ground. Read the full match report here.Read more...Semi Final Date Announced9th February 2015Nelson are set to play the cup semi final against Llanbradach on the 28 February at the Wern field after ‘The Brad’ came through their quarter final away at Pontyclun. This re-arranged fixture means that the league game against the same opponents will now be played at a later date.Read more...Second Team Win Away9th February 2015The Cavs second team managed a win away to Llantrisant, with man of the match Joseph Brain netting a late winner making it 3 goals in as many games. Read the full match report here.Read more...Cavaliers 8-0 Hopkinstown2nd February 2015The Cavaliers battered Hopkinstown into submission in their first game since early December on the 3G pitch at Ystrad Mynach. Click here for full match report Read more...Semi Final Draw2nd February 2015The draw for the Bernard Martin Cup semi-final has been announced, with Nelson set to play the winner of Llanbradach v Pontyclun at home. The club will be hoping to repeat the success of the last two semi-final appearances and make it 3 finals in as many seasons.Read more...February Fixtures announced29th January 2015February’s fixtures have been announced, with no game for the the first team next Saturday the 7th meaning there will be three league fixtures this month. The Cavs play away to Bush Bluebirds on the 14th. This is followed by another away tie against the Village on the 21st, and Saturday the 28th sees a […]Read more...Change of Venue for Saturday’s match29th January 2015In anticipation of the cold/wet weather and potential for frozen/waterlogged pitch at the Wern Field, Nelson Cavaliers First team match versus Hopkinstown has been moved to the 3G pitch at Caerphilly Centre for Sporting Excellence, Ystrad Mynach, CF82 7EP. The Cavs will be hoping for a winning return to action, having not played a competitive match since […]Read more...1
