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Match Preview: The New Saints vs Bala Town



It’s mid-week action for the Lakesiders, as we head to Park Hall to take on the New Saints in our Nathaniel MG Cup Quarter Final clash, with the winners facing Barry Town in the Semi Final.


The Town played out a fascinating 3-3 draw with Cardiff Met on Saturday evening, with both sides fighting for a vital three points in the race to secure a top six spot, but it would be a share of the spoils in the end.


Our hosts this evening have gone unbeaten in domestic competitions since their defeat to Caernarfon Town in early October. Their last outing would be a 2-1 victory against high flying Haverfordwest County in the JD Cymru Premier despite the Bluebirds going ahead.


The Match

The New Saints vs Bala Town

Nathaniel MG Cup Quarter Final

Park Hall Stadium, Whittington, Oswestry SY11 4AS

Wednesday 13th November, 7:45pm kick-off 


Insight into our opponents

Form:


(H) Haverfordwest County 2-1 - JD Cymru Premier MD16

(A) Barry Town 1-4 - JD Cymru Premier MD15

(A) Connah’s Quay Nomads 1-2 - JD Cymru Premier MD14

(A) Aberystwyth Town 2-4 - JD Cymru Premier MD13

(H) Llangollen Town 16-0 - JD Welsh Cup Round Two

(H) Flint Town United 5-0 - JD Cymru Premier MD12


Danger Man

Sion Bradley: The Welshman has the most goals for the New Saints in the JD Cymru Premier this season, netting six goals despite not featuring in every match possible. The 26 year old also has two goals in his three domestic cup competition appearances, and will surely look to add to his tally this evening should he get the opportunity.


Previous Meetings  

The Town recorded a famous 3-2 win against the Saints at the end of September, as late goals from Alex Downes and Hussein Mehasseb secured the outstanding victory at Park Hall in the JD Cymru Premier. Prior to our meeting, the Town were without victory against the New Saints since August of 2019, with our only win in 5 years coming in a 3-1 victory at Maes Tegid with goals courtesy of Chris Venables and Louis Robles.


Match Officials   

Referee - Alex Livesey

Assistant Referee 1 - Lewiss Ross edwards

Assistant Referee 2 - Matthew Johnson

Fourth Official - Rob Jenkins

Referee Observer - Kevin John Parry


Match Updates

We will have limited updates available for this evening’s match. Make sure to follow us on our Twitter and Facebook handles to check out our match updates throughout our Nathaniel MG Cup clash with The New Saints!

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