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Caernarfon Town FC and The New Saints FC are both Welsh football clubs that have a rich history and a strong rivalry in the Welsh Premier League.
Here are some key statistics and facts about both teams, based on data from Sportico:
Caernarfon Town FC
- Founded: 1887
- Location: Caernarfon, Wales
- Stadium: The Oval (capacity: 3,500)
- League: Welsh Premier League
- Manager: Tom Evans
- Current squad value: £250,000 (according to Transfermarkt)
- Highest finish in the Welsh Premier League: 2nd (2019-20)
The New Saints FC
- Founded: 1959 (as Llansantffraid FC), renamed The New Saints in 2003
- Location: Oswestry, Shropshire, England (but plays in the Welsh Premier League)
- Stadium: Park Hall (capacity: 1,500)
- League: Welsh Premier League
- Manager: Anthony Limbrick
- Current squad value: £1.2 million (according to Transfermarkt)
- Most successful team in Welsh football history, with 13 league titles and 27 domestic cups
The rivalry between Caernarfon Town and The New Saints is one of the fiercest in Welsh football, with the two teams often competing for the top spots in the Welsh Premier League. The New Saints have dominated the league in recent years, but Caernarfon Town has shown signs of improvement and has been a consistent mid-table team.
In terms of Sportico's rankings, The New Saints are currently ranked 14th in the UK, while Caernarfon Town is ranked 64th.