GAP Connah S Quay FC put on a masterclass against Ruthin Town on 23 July 2026, racing to a 9-0 victory in a pre-season friendly at Maes Tegid. The rout featured braces from Harry Franklin and Daniel Poole, plus an own goal, as Mark McGregor’s side warmed up for the new campaign.
What happened in the 9-0 demolition?
Ruthin Town never recovered from the opening exchanges. Franklin opened the scoring in the sixth minute, then doubled the lead before half-time. Poole added two more after the break, while Zishan Ismail and an own goal completed the rout. The visitors had no answer to GAP Connah S Quay’s relentless pressing and clinical finishing.
Why it matters for GAP Connah S Quay FC
The result keeps GAP Connah S Quay in second spot in the Cymru Premier, 22 points behind leaders The New Saints with 58 points from 32 games. Their goal difference now stands at +23 after scoring 61 times and conceding 38. The side’s recent form reads DLDWW, though this friendly offers limited competitive insight.
What comes next for the Steelmen?
Mark McGregor’s squad now turns to league action. Their last competitive outing ended in a 1-1 draw at home to Colwyn Bay on 18 April 2026. With the title race still wide open, every point counts as GAP Connah S Quay chase a third straight Cymru Premier crown.
GAP Connah S Quay FC sit second in the Cymru Premier on 58 points from 32 games, 22 points behind The New Saints, with a goal difference of +23 after scoring 61 goals and conceding 38. Their last result was a 1-1 draw at home to Colwyn Bay on 18 April 2026, and their recent form over the last five matches reads 0 wins, 3 draws and 2 losses.
