JD Cymru Premier leaders The New Saints begin their Championship Conference campaign at home against Barry Town United on Saturday afternoon. However, GAP Connah S Quay FC will face a tough test against Connah's Quay Nomads in the JD Cymru Premier, with the Nomads looking to close the gap on the league leaders.
The Nomads fell six points behind TNS after being held to a 2-2 draw away against Caernarfon Town at the end of Phase One, but John Disney’s side remain on a 14-match unbeaten run in the league and are emerging as strong contenders to claim an automatic European qualification spot.
GAP Connah S Quay FC will look to bounce back from consecutive defeats to Flint Town United and The New Saints, while the Nomads will be eager to extend their unbeaten run in the league.
What happened?
GAP Connah S Quay FC suffered consecutive defeats to Flint Town United and The New Saints, while the Nomads remain on a 14-match unbeaten run in the league.
Why it matters for GAP Connah S Quay FC
The Nomads will look to close the gap on the league leaders, while GAP Connah S Quay FC will be eager to bounce back from consecutive defeats.
What comes next?
GAP Connah S Quay FC will face a tough test against Connah's Quay Nomads, with the Nomads looking to extend their unbeaten run in the league.
Next fixture: vs The New Saints (away, 2026-10-30) (9th in the table).
Colwyn Bay v Connah’s Quay Nomads
Despite suffering consecutive defeats to Flint Town United and The New Saints, Colwyn Bay confirmed their Championship Conference spot. In doing so, Michael Wilde’s team became the first newly-promoted side to finish in the top six since Caernarfon Town in 2018/19.
JD Cymru Premier - Colwyn Bay v Connah’s Quay Nomads
Any slip up from The New Saints could allow second-place Connah’s Quay Nomads to close the gap on the league leaders as they travel to face Colwyn Bay at the Blue Turtle Arena in Saturday evening’s live Sgorio fixture.
JD Cymru North - Flint Mountain v Llandudno
JD Cymru North leaders Llandudno are hoping to bounce back from their first league defeat of the season when they face Flint Mountain at Bastion Gardens on Friday night.
