It's time to begin a new long term Build a Nation Story in Wales. We take on the challenge of phoenix club Rhyl 1879, looking to match the success of predecessors Rhyl FC. Once we reach the top of Welsh football, the aim is to take the JD Cymru Premier to the top of European Football!!
In Part 1, we start our adventure at Rhyl 1879 by creating our manager and then meeting our staff and squad for the first time.
Welcome to Episode 2 of our FM26 Build a Nation story from Wales, with Rhyl 1879. We attempt to rebuild Rhyl back to the top of Welsh football, before building the nation to compete at the top of European Football. In Part 2, I manage my first ever FM26 match against Holyhead Hotspur, show you our new tactic, transfers and staff additions too.
Welcome to Episode 3 of our FM26 Build a Nation story from Wales, with Rhyl 1879. We attempt to rebuild Rhyl back to the top of Welsh football, before building the nation to compete at the top of European Football. In Part 3, I manage my first JD Cymru North match against Brickfield Rangers, host Colwyn Bay in the Cup and show you a couple of exciting transfers!
Welcome to Episode 4 of our FM26 Build a Nation story from Wales, with Rhyl 1879. We attempt to rebuild Rhyl back to the top of Welsh football, before building the nation to compete at the top of European Football. In Part 4, I reflect on a surprisingly hectic transfer deadline day, before facing title favourites Newtown in the JD Cymru North!
Welcome to Episode 5 of our FM26 Build a Nation story from Wales, with Rhyl 1879. We attempt to rebuild Rhyl back to the top of Welsh football, before building the nation to compete at the top of European Football. In Part 5, we return for two surprise top of the table JD Cymru North clashes against Denbigh Town and Mold Alexandra!
Welcome to Episode 6 of our FM26 Build a Nation story from Wales, with Rhyl 1879. We attempt to rebuild Rhyl back to the top of Welsh football, before building the nation to compete at the top of European Football. In Part 6, we return to face the biggest domestic test against TNS in the Welsh Cup, before a JD Cymru North clash against pre-season promotion favourites Holywell Town.
Welcome to Episode 7 of our FM26 Build a Nation story from Wales, with Rhyl 1879. We attempt to rebuild Rhyl back to the top of Welsh football, before building the nation to compete at the top of European Football. In Part 7, we return in crisis for two big games against Newtown and Airbus in the JD Cymru North. We've also got news from the January transfer window and deadline day!
Welcome to Episode 8 of our FM26 Build a Nation story from Wales, with Rhyl 1879. We attempt to rebuild Rhyl back to the top of Welsh football, before building the nation to compete at the top of European Football. In Part 8, we return in poor form for two huge JD Cymru North promotion clashes against Flint Mountain and table toppers Mold Alexandra!
Welcome to Episode 9 of our FM26 Build a Nation story from Wales, with Rhyl 1879. We attempt to rebuild Rhyl back to the top of Welsh football, before building the nation to compete at the top of European Football. In Part 9, we return with our attention turning to the JD Welsh Cup with a top tier test against Penybont. We then face Gresford Athletic in the JD Cymru North, as the title race begins to hot up!
Welcome to Episode 10 of our FM26 Build a Nation story from Wales, with Rhyl 1879. We attempt to rebuild Rhyl back to the top of Welsh football, before building the nation to compete at the top of European Football. In Part 10, we return for our final two games of the season against Guilsfield and Penrhyncoch with promotion secure but the title race heading to the final day. We also meet our first surprising first Youth Intake!
Welcome to Episode 11 of our FM26 Build a Nation story from Wales, with Rhyl 1879. We attempt to rebuild Rhyl back to the top of Welsh football, before building the nation to compete at the top of European Football. In Part 11, we return to reflect on a rollercoaster first season, which culminated in promotion from the JD Cymru North. We now take a detailed look at our squad planner and plan our summer transfers, as we prepare for life in the Welsh Premier League!
Welcome to Episode 12 of our FM26 Build a Nation story from Wales, with Rhyl 1879. We attempt to rebuild Rhyl back to the top of Welsh football, before building the nation to compete at the top of European Football. In Part 12, we return for our JD Cymru Premier debut against fellow promoted side Pontypridd United. We also meet our new signings in a summer transfer special and reflect on a board takeover!
Welcome to Episode 13 of our FM26 Build a Nation story from Wales, with Rhyl 1879. We attempt to rebuild Rhyl back to the top of Welsh football, before building the nation to compete at the top of European Football. In Part 13, we return for a JD Cymru Premier double header against champions The New Saints and Barry Town United. We also meet more transfers as we continue to adapt to top tier football.
Welcome to Episode 14 of our FM26 Build a Nation story from Wales, with Rhyl 1879. We attempt to rebuild Rhyl back to the top of Welsh football, before building the nation to compete at the top of European Football. In Part 14, we return for two top of the table JD Cymru Premier clashes after a remarkable start to the season. We face Connah's Quay Nomads and Colwyn Bay, while reflecting on a remarkable run!
Welcome to Episode 15 of our FM26 Build a Nation story from Wales, with Rhyl 1879. We attempt to rebuild Rhyl back to the top of Welsh football, before building the nation to compete at the top of European Football. In Part 15, we return for more table topping JD Cymru Premier clashes against Mold Alexandra and TNS. We also investigate a potential problem due to a glitch causing unnecessary fixture congestion!
Welcome to Episode 16 of our FM26 Build a Nation story from Wales, with Rhyl 1879. We attempt to rebuild Rhyl back to the top of Welsh football, before building the nation to compete at the top of European Football. In Part 16, we return to face both Flint Town United and Cardiff Met Uni as our remarkable JD Cymru Premier League run continues and poses some serious questions for the rest of this season!
Welcome to Episode 17 of our FM26 Build a Nation story from Wales, with Rhyl 1879. We attempt to rebuild Rhyl back to the top of Welsh football, before building the nation to compete at the top of European Football. In Part 17, we return having finally lost top spot in the JD Cymru Premier ahead of matches against Colwyn Bay and Bala Town. We also head in to the January transfer window.
Welcome to Episode 18 of our FM26 Build a Nation story from Wales, with Rhyl 1879. We attempt to rebuild Rhyl back to the top of Welsh football, before building the nation to compete at the top of European Football. In Part 18, we return to face both TNS and Connah's Quay Nomads after the JD Cymru Premier League split. Can we make some running in the race for that crucial second place?
