The Lakesiders welcome the league leaders to Maes Tegid as the search for the first three points of the Championship Conference remains.
It's three defeats on the bounce for the Town, with Cardiff Met, Caernarfon Town and Haverfordwest County inflicting defeat. The last victory came in the final game of Phase One, with a 2-0 win away to Connah's Quay Nomads.
The New Saints on the other hand are in control of their destiny to collect the JD Cymru Premier trophy once again, as they have not dropped a single point since their defeat to the Town in early December.
The Match
Bala Town vs The New Saints
JD Cymru Premier MD26
Maes Tegid, Castle St, LL23 7UY
Friday 21st of February, 7:45pm 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) Airbus UK 5-0 - JD Welsh Cup Quarter Final
(A) Caernarfon Town 0-1 - JD Cymru Premier MD26
(H) Penybont 4-0 - JD Cymru Premier MD25
(H) Cardiff Met 3-1 - JD Cymru Premier MD24
(A) Cardiff Met 0-2 - JD Cymru Premier MD23
(H) Newtown 2-1 - JD Cymru Premier MD22
Danger Man
Aramide Jay Oteh: The 26 year old is just one goal behind the current leading goalscorer in the league, with Connah's Quay Nomads' star man Rhys Hughes leading with 12 goals to his name. The TNS forward has four goals in his last five league appearances, despite not completing a full 90 minutes. Oteh also has four goals to his name in the domestic cup competitions, with the Saints still fighting on all fronts in domestic competitions.
Previous Meetings
The Lakesiders are 2-for-2 in the JD Cymru Premier against the current league leaders, having won 1-0 at Maes Tegid and a remarkable 3-2 victory at Park Hall after two late goals from Alex Downes and Hussein Mehasseb collected the three points. However, The New Saints would grab a 3-1 win in our Nathaniel MG Cup Quarter Final tie in mid November, with George Newell grabbing the only goal for the Town. Prior to the last league meeting, the Lakesiders were winless in their last 19 meetings with the New Saints in all competitions.
Match Officials
Referee: Rob Jenkins
Assistant Referee: Ian David Bird
Assistant Referee: Ashley Jonathan Davis
Fourth Official: Mark Petch
Referee Observer: Nigel Anthony Richards
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