Welsh Premier League 2025/2026: standings, schedule and stats
WalesSeason 2025/2026
About the league: Welsh Premier League
Follow Welsh Premier League standings, schedules and team stats from Wales. 12 teams compete in the 2025/2026 season; The New Saints currently leads with 53 points. The schedule runs from August 8, 2025 through May 2, 2026. The league averages 2.87 goals per game and a 50% BTTS rate.
Welsh Premier League 2025/2026: season in numbers
Season overview
195 games have been completed in the 2025/2026 Welsh Premier League season. The New Saints leads the standings with 53 points.
Scoring trends
Games average 2.87 goals. Both teams score in 50% of games. 53% finish with at least three goals. At least one team keeps a clean sheet in 50% of games.
Home, draw and away results
Home teams win 36% of games. 27% end in a draw. Road teams win 37% of games.
Team leaders
The New Saints has the league's highest scoring average at 2.53 goals per game. Both teams scored in 69% of Cardiff MU's games.
Standings
| # | Team | M | W | D | L | Goals | +/- | Pts | PPG | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 22 | 17 | 2 | 3 | 59:19 | +40 | 53 | 2.41 | WLWWW | |
| 2 | 22 | 14 | 5 | 3 | 48:25 | +23 | 47 | 2.14 | WWDLD | |
| 3 | 22 | 11 | 5 | 6 | 36:31 | +5 | 38 | 1.73 | DLLDW | |
| 4 | 22 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 44:32 | +12 | 34 | 1.55 | LLLWW | |
| 5 | 22 | 7 | 9 | 6 | 33:25 | +8 | 30 | 1.36 | WDWLD | |
| 6 | 22 | 8 | 6 | 8 | 29:25 | +4 | 30 | 1.36 | WDLDD | |
| 7 | 22 | 6 | 10 | 6 | 33:36 | -3 | 28 | 1.27 | LWWLD | |
| 8 | 22 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 32:40 | -8 | 25 | 1.14 | WDLWW | |
| 9 | 22 | 6 | 6 | 10 | 30:39 | -9 | 24 | 1.09 | WWWDL | |
| 10 | 22 | 6 | 5 | 11 | 19:30 | -11 | 23 | 1.05 | DWLWL | |
| 11 | 22 | 5 | 6 | 11 | 34:48 | -14 | 21 | 0.95 | DDLLD | |
| 12 | 22 | 2 | 2 | 18 | 12:59 | -47 | 8 | 0.36 | LLWLL |
League statistics
The 2025/2026 season stats cover 195 completed games.
Goal-count distribution
Team rankings
Compare teams by goals per game, BTTS, Over 2.5, clean sheets and corners across completed league games.
Best attack
Goals scored per match
- 1
The New Saints2.53 - 2
Connah's Quay1.91 - 3
Caernarfon Town1.75 - 4
Flint Town United1.50 - 5
Haverfordwest County1.44
Best defense
Goals allowed per game (lower is better)
- 1
The New Saints0.78 - 2
Barry Town United1.03 - 3
Colwyn Bay1.12 - 4
Connah's Quay1.19 - 5
Haverfordwest County1.35
Most BTTS
% of matches where both teams scored
- 1
Cardiff MU69% - 2
Connah's Quay69% - 3
Caernarfon Town63% - 4
Flint Town United59% - 5
Briton Ferry56%
Most Over 2.5
% of matches with at least 3 goals
- 1
Connah's Quay69% - 2
The New Saints66% - 3
Flint Town United63% - 4
Llanelli Town59% - 5
Caernarfon Town59%
Most clean sheets
Games without allowing a goal
Most corners
Corners per game
- 1
The New Saints7.0 - 2
Colwyn Bay5.1 - 3
Flint Town United5.1 - 4
Haverfordwest County4.9 - 5
Connah's Quay4.8
League style
See whether this league tends to produce fast, open or physical matches and how much home advantage matters.
Compared with other leagues, Welsh Premier League rates below average for game pace, above average for chance quality and above average for openness. Home advantage is below average, game intensity is below average, and competitive balance is close to average.
Player leaders
Season leaders based on recorded player data.
Top scorers
Top assists
Highest ratings
- 1Zack Clarke6.63
- 2Dan Williams6.52
- 3Ben Clark6.46
- 4Sam Snaith6.46
- 5Leo Smith6.46
- 6Kyle Kenniford6.45
- 7Adam Wilson6.45
- 8Arnaldo Paulo Fernandes Mendes6.43
Most minutes
- 1Rhys Abbruzzese3,059
- 2Mael Davies3,052
- 3Daniel Thomas Hawkins2,942
- 4Ben Margetson2,928
- 5Joel Torrance2,880
- 6Chris Craven2,880
- 7George Ratcliffe2,880
- 8Nathan Daniel Wood2,880
xG table and expected points
Compare team results with the quality of chances they create and allow.
| # | Team | M | xGxG - expected goals, the quality of scoring chances. | xGAxGA - expected goals allowed to opponents. | xGD | xPtsxPts - expected points calculated from xG. | Pts | Delta |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 31 | 2.10 | 0.98 | +1.13 | 64 | 77 | +13 | |
| 2 | 32 | 1.74 | 1.22 | +0.51 | 55 | 58 | +3 | |
| 3 | 34 | 1.44 | 1.34 | +0.10 | 49 | 49 | 0 | |
| 4 | 32 | 1.75 | 1.60 | +0.15 | 47 | 35 | -12 | |
| 5 | 33 | 1.47 | 1.50 | -0.02 | 46 | 46 | 0 | |
| 6 | 33 | 1.36 | 1.40 | -0.03 | 45 | 47 | +2 | |
| 7 | 33 | 1.40 | 1.46 | -0.05 | 45 | 45 | 0 | |
| 8 | 32 | 1.52 | 1.54 | -0.02 | 44 | 45 | +1 | |
| 9 | 32 | 1.38 | 1.45 | -0.08 | 42 | 38 | -4 | |
| 10 | 32 | 1.44 | 1.53 | -0.10 | 42 | 45 | +3 | |
| 11 | 32 | 1.18 | 1.73 | -0.55 | 33 | 32 | -1 | |
| 12 | 32 | 1.11 | 2.11 | -1.00 | 26 | 13 | -13 |
xGxG (expected goals) — how many goals a team should score from the quality of its chances. = xG means expected goals. xPts are calculated from each match xG with a Poisson distribution. The delta column: positive (yellow) means more points than performance suggests; negative (green) means the team plays better than the table shows.
Games and schedule
Results and upcoming games - switch rounds with the arrows or the list.
League schedule
Conference League Play-offs - Final
Referees in this competition
Compare how often each referee has officiated and the available averages for cards, goals and penalties.
FAQ
How many teams play in Welsh Premier League?
Welsh Premier League has 12 teams in the 2025/2026 season.
When does the 2025/2026 Welsh Premier League season start and end?
The 2025/2026 Welsh Premier League schedule runs from August 8, 2025 through May 2, 2026.
How many rounds are in the Welsh Premier League season?
The 2025/2026 Welsh Premier League schedule covers 22 rounds.
Who leads the Welsh Premier League standings?
The New Saints leads Welsh Premier League with 53 points.
Which team scores the most goals in Welsh Premier League?
The New Saints has the league's highest scoring average at 2.53 goals per game.
Which team has the best defense in Welsh Premier League?
The New Saints allows the fewest goals in Welsh Premier League, at 0.78 per game.
How many goals are scored per game in Welsh Premier League?
Welsh Premier League games average 2.87 goals.
How often do Welsh Premier League games finish Over 2.5 goals?
53% of Welsh Premier League games finish with at least three goals.
How often do both teams score in Welsh Premier League?
Both teams score in 50% of Welsh Premier League games.
How often do home teams win in Welsh Premier League?
Home teams win 36% of Welsh Premier League games.
What does xG show in Welsh Premier League stats?
Expected goals (xG) estimates the quality of scoring chances. The Welsh Premier League xG table compares each team's xG, expected goals against (xGA) and expected points (xPts) from completed games in the selected season.
Who is the top scorer in Welsh Premier League?
Jordan Williams leads the recorded scoring table in Welsh Premier League for 2025/2026 with 27 goals.
