The first phase of the JD Cymru Premier finally comes to a close this evening, and the stakes could not be higher! Following the abandonment of Tuesday night's fixture with Connah's Quay Nomads, the Town now fortunately know a draw will do for a top six spot following the conclusion of the rest of Matchday 22 fixtures in the JD Cymru Premier league.
The Town have faced a troublesome time in Phase One, having recorded just the six wins in 21 matches, yet are the third best team in the league for goals conceded, however our third worst for goals scored with just 26 goals.
The Nomads have also struggled this season, with just the seven wins and have faced nine defeats in their 21 matches. However, with a win this evening the Nomads could end up in the precious sixth spot and end Phase One in the top six; a position they have been outside for majority of the season.
The Match
Connah's Quay Nomads vs Bala Town
JD Cymru Premier, Phase One MD22
Essity Stadium, Marsh Ln, Flint CH6 5PJ
Friday 17th of January, 7:45pm kick-off
Note: As announced by the JD Cymru Premier Officials on Wednesday, this game is to be played in its entirety.
Insight into our opponents
Form:
(A) Penybont 1-0 - JD Cymru Premier MD21
(A) The New Saints 2-1 - JD Cymru Premier MD20
(H) Flint Town 7-2 - JD Cymru Premier MD19
(H) Mold Alexandra 1-0 - JD Welsh Cup Last 16
(H) Caernarfon Town 1-1 - JD Cymru Premier MD18
(A) Newtown 0-3 - JD Cymru Premier MD17
Danger Man
Rhys Hughes: The Welshman has been leading the scoring for the Nomads this season, as Hughes sits in joint top of the goalscoring charts for the JD Cymru Premier with 10 goals to his name. The Nomads man is also five goals ahead of any of his teammates, with Jack Kenny sitting behind him on five league goals. Hughes has six goal contributions in his last six appearances in all competitions, with three of his contributions coming in the way of two goals and an assist in the Nomads' derby match against Flint Town on Boxing Day in a 7-2 victory.
Previous Meetings
The last four fixtures between the two sides has seen a low amount of goals, with just two goals scored in three league games and one JD Welsh Cup Semi Final. On our travels, the Lakesiders have seen three consecutive draws with the Nomads, with two 1-1 draws and just the one goalless draw. The Town's last victory in this fixture came at home in a 1-0 win in March last year, as George Newell's second half penalty secured the three points at Maes Tegid.
Match Officials
Referee - Thomas Owen
Assistant Referee 1 - Connor Eoin Fowler
Assistant Referee 2 - Chimezirim Iwueke
Fourth Official - Iwan Arwel Griffith
Referee Observer - Nathan James Brearley
Match Updates
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