It's a trip to the South West for the Lakesiders as the JD Cymru Premier Championship Conference gets underway, with the Town taking on Haverfordwest County at the newly renovated Ogi Bridge Meadow Stadium.
The Town's top six place was confirmed following a 2-0 victory against Connah's Quay Nomads last weekend, with Osebi Abadaki and Nathan Burke getting on the score sheet at the Essity Stadium.
The Bluebirds finished off their Phase One campaign with a 1-1 draw against Barry Town, as Ben Ahmun's first minute goal was cancelled out shortly after by Kayne McLaggon in the 24th minute.
The Match
Haverfordwest County vs Bala Town
JD Cymru Premier MD23 - Championship Conference
Bridge Meadow Stadium, Bridge Meadow Lane, Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire, SA61 2EX
Saturday 25th January, 2:30pm kick-off
Insight into our opponents
Form:
(A) Barry Town 1-1 - JD Cymru Premier MD2
(H) Briton Ferry Llansawel 5-1 - JD Cymru Premier MD21
(H) Aberystwyth Town 1-0 - JD Cymru Premier MD20
(A) Newtown 0-2 - JD Cymru Premier MD19
(H) Llanelli Town 0-2 - JD Welsh Cup Fourth Round
(A) Penybont 1-0 - JD Cymru Premier MD18
Danger Man
Ben Ahmun: The 32 year old leads the scoring charts for today's hosts, having amassed eight goals in 22 JD Cymru Premier appearances while also assisting on three occasions. Despite a dry December for Ahmun, the Welshman has began the new year with a bang, having netted three goals in the first three matches of 2025 and also picking up an assist. The Forward has well and truly surpassed his goal tally of last season, after only netting five goals in 22 appearances in all competitions.
Previous Meetings
The last meeting between the two sides took place at the Bluebirds' temporary home at Camarthen Town's LHP Stadium with both sides playing out a 0-0 draw. Our last visit to the Ogi Bridge Meadow Stadium ended in one of the most dramatic conclusions the JD Cymru Premier has ever seen, with three goals in nine stoppage time minutes, as Iwan Roberts grabbed what looked to be a late winner for the Town, only to be cancelled out by Ben Fawcett a minute later, however Luke Wall would net the eventual winner in the 99th minute of the match as the Town snatched the three points. In the last 10 fixtures between the two sides, only once have the Bluebirds come out on top with five Bala wins and four draws in all competitions.
Match Officials
Referee - Bryn Markham-Jones
Assistant Referee 1 - Daniel Beckett
Assistant Referee 2 - Ian David Bird
Fourth Official - Benjamin Hyla Allan Williams
Referee Observer - Mark Steven Whitby
Match Updates
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