Match Preview: Bala Town vs Penybont

The Town head into the final league game of the season without a victory in the Championship Conference, with only two points gained since the split, as the European Play-Offs loom.

The Lakesiders were unlucky not to pick up any points away at The New Saints last time out, after equalising in the 68th minute through Joe Malkin, only for Sion Bradley to convert an 85th minute penalty to snatch the three points.

Penybont secured runners up in the JD Cymru Premier and are relying on a TNS win in the JD Welsh Cup to secure European football , otherwise the Bont will join the Lakesiders in the European Play-Offs.

The Match

Bala Town vs Penybont

JD Cymru Premier MD32

Maes Tegid, Castle St, LL23 7UY

Saturday 19th of April, 12:45pm kick-off

Admission: Adults - £7 / Concessions - £4 / Under 16's - £1 (Card and cash payment accepted)

Programmes: A digital version of our Matchday Programme is available at this LINK with a small number of physical programmes available to purchase for £3 at Maes Tegid.

Insight into our opponents

Form:  

(H) Caernarfon Town 3-1 - JD Cymru Premier MD31

(H) The New Saints 1-0 - JD Cymru Premier MD30

(A) Haverfordwest County 1-2 - JD Cymru Premier MD29

(H) Cardiff Met 0-0 - JD Cymru Premier MD28

(H) Bala Town 3-2 - JD Cymru Premier MD27

(A) Caernarfon Town 3-2 - JD Cymru Premier MD26

Danger Man

James Crole: The 21 year old has recorded a brilliant first season in the JD Cymru Premier, scoring 15 goals in 30 league appearances and is just one goal behind the league's leading scorer Rhys Hughes. Crole has been firing on all cylinders for the Bont in recent games, scoring four goals in three games. The Welshman already has three goals against the Town this season, and will be looking to add to his tally as he chases Rhys Hughes for the Golden Boot.

Previous Meetings

The last meeting between the two sides ended in disappointment for the Lakesiders after coming from behind twice, before conceding a 95th minute goal from James Crole to lose a point on the road. Our last meeting at Maes Tegid would also end in disappointment, as Kieran Lloyd's first half goal was cancelled out by James Crole and Clayton Green in the second half, with the Town having been reduced to 10 men in the first half after George Newell saw red. The Town's last victory in this fixture came at the SDM Glass Stadium in December 2023, as Paulo Mendes and Aeron Edwards scored in the first 12 minutes to secure the three points for the Town.

Match Officials    

Referee: Aaron Wyn Jones

Assistant Referee: Daniel Beckett

Assistant Referee: James Peter Sheils

Fourth Official: Mark Petch

Referee Observer: Nathan James Brearley

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