History
The history of the modern Pontypridd Football Club began in 1991 when the failing Welsh League side of Ynysybwl amalgamated with local league side Pontypridd Sports & Social Club to form Pontypridd & Ynysybwl FC. After one season of playing their home games at the Recreation Ground in Ynysybwl the club moved to their new home in Ynysangharad Park, on the site of the former Pontypridd RFC Ground, and changed their name to their current one, that of Pontypridd Town.

With the help of the local council new changing rooms were opened, floodlightsin stalled and the stand at Ynysangharad Park were upgraded, making it one of the better grounds in the league. The changes also brought some good fortune as a sixth place finish in Division Two was, due to reorganisation of the Welsh League following the formation of the League of Wales, enough to earn promotion to the top division for the first time in the club’s history. The 1992/93 season saw the club enjoy it’s highest ever league position when they finished in third place with just 3 defeats in 26 games. Fifth position was achieved in 1993/94 and eleventh position in 1994/95 but the 1995/96 season brought mixed emotions. This season saw the club go on a memorable Welsh Cup run. Llanwern, Newport YMCA, Taffs Well and Cemaes Bay were defeated along the way and the club were awarded a quarter final tie against eventual winners Llansantffraid of the League of Wales. Despite leading 1‐0 at half time through a Romano Bacchetta goal, two goals from League of Wales legend and Hall of Famer, Toni Morgan saw the visitors through. However, the season ended in disaster as, despite finishing in eleventh place, Pontypridd were deducted seven points by the league for fielding an ineligible player, which resulted in relegation to the second division. The club hungon to second division status for three seasons before relegation back to the basement division. The club has enjoyed a rollercoaster ride since then as they climbed back to division one before financial problems saw them sink back once more to the basement. There was talk of a merger with Treforest but, sadly, the talks collapsed and Ponty were left to struggle on.

Luckily for the club businessman Phil Gibb rescued the club and with the help of manager Allan Davies the club is in a far better position than for many a year. 2013/14 season started with a change of management, Dominic Broad was appointed Manager, bringing in his brother Damien Broad as his Assistant Manager and Sam Houldsworth as First Team Coach. A week before the season started the club only has 2 signed players, the others having followed Allan Davies out of the club. They quickly set about signing enough players to field a team for the first match and set themselves the target of maintaining Welsh League status, which they achieved by finishing 15th that year.

On 29 July 2014, Ponty played a pre-season friendly against Valencia CF Mestalla, the second team of Spanish La Liga giants Valencia CF. In the run-up to the game, TalkSPORT radio presenter Colin Murray picked up on news of the match as it gathered national media attention and decided to come and watch the game, inviting any of his listeners to join him. Well over 100 people from around the UK booked their flights to Valencia and spent 3 days supporting the club in what became known as the Ponty Party. After a valiant performance against this professional team, Ponty came away with an impressive 3-0 defeat. In the summer of 2015, Assistant Manager Damien Broad took over the Manager's position from his brother Dominic due to work commitments; Dominic remained as player/Assistant Manager. On 29 July 2015, exactly a year after the Valencia game, the club repeated it's feat by securing another high-profile friendly in Spain, this time against Deportivo de La Coruña.

In January 2016 Manager Damien Broad left the club having secured a prestigious coaching role with Manchester City based in China. Dominic Broad returned as Manager and lead the club to the Division 3 title, breaking the club record for most wins in a season (25) and goalkeeper Ryan Griffiths breaking the club record for most Clean Sheets.

After a successful 2015/16 The Dragons sealed the Division Three title in May 2016 after a 2-0 victory away at Tredegar Town. The Dragons lifted the prestigious trophy the following week away at Bridgend Street and won the accolade for the first time in the club's history. After their title winning season, Pontypridd Town started 2016/17 in Division Two of the Welsh Football League and have made several changes in and around their management team. Damien Broad has returned in a Head Coach role at the club alongside spending his days working at Bristol City's prestigious youth academy, whilst Welsh League veteran Phil Clay has come in to replace Sam Houldsworth as Assistant Manager.

This season has seen further changes as Pontypridd have moved from Ynysangharad Park to USW Sports Park following numerous rejections from the local council for them to renovate. The move has also seen Ponty link up with the University of South Wales. At present they sit 2nd in the league going in today's game.

Directions:
The Heads of Valley road is open and is the quickest route. Leaving Aber take the A465 heads of the Valley to Dowlais Top before taking A4060 down to A470. Follow the A470 towards Cardiff for around 12 miles before taking the exit for A4054 Trefforest. At the roundabout, take the 4th exit onto Main Ave/A4054 and follow for approx half a mile before turning left into USW Sports Park.

Car parking is available on site.
Nearest pub is The Pottery or The Upper Boat Inn.
For those wanting food, If you follow the A4054 past the USW for a further half a mile or so and take a left at roundabout you will come to a retail park with McDonalds, Nando's and Frankie & Benny's.

Admission: £4