The New Saints maintained their title charge with a hard-fought 2-1 home victory over Caernarfon in the Welsh Premier League on Saturday, February 21, 2026. Playing at Park Hall in Oswestry with a 3:45 AM kick-off, the reigning champions were pushed all the way by a determined Caernarfon side. TNS took an early lead through a clinical finish, but Caernarfon equalized against the run of play just before halftime, capitalizing on a defensive error. The second half was a tense affair, with the winner coming from a powerful header off a corner kick with about twenty minutes remaining. Caernarfon pressed for a second equalizer but found the TNS defense and goalkeeper in resilient form. The three points were crucial for TNS in keeping pace at the top of the league table, while Caernarfon's brave performance yielded no reward. The TNS manager praised his team's character to grind out the result, while the Caernarfon coach highlighted the fine margins that decided the match. The TNS starting XI, featuring several Welsh internationals, showed their experience to secure a vital win in the title race.