GAP Connah S Quay FC are back in action at the Essity Stadium this week, hosting Airbus UK in the Cymru Premier. The Nomads will be eager to get back to winning ways after a narrow 2-1 defeat away to Colwyn Bay last Friday.
That result saw them slip to fifth in the league table, with 16 points from their opening eight matches. They remain just six points behind leaders The New Saints, but manager Neil Gibson will demand a strong response. The team's recent form has been solid with three wins, a draw and that single loss in their last five outings.
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Craig West gave the Nomads an early lead from the penalty spot at Colwyn Bay, but second-half goals from Jordan Davies and Sam Forde turned the game around. Before that, they had drawn 1-1 with Haverfordwest County at home, with Mikey Woodcock scoring a late equaliser. Victories over Flint Town United, Cambrian & Clydach and Ammanford AFC in late August showed their attacking threat, having scored 19 goals this season.
Airbus UK arrive after a 2-0 home loss to The New Saints. Their form has been inconsistent, with just one win in their last five league games. They sit much lower in the standings, making this a key opportunity for the Nomads to consolidate their top-five position.
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Gibson is expected to recall several key players after making changes for the midweek fixture. The starting lineup from the Haverfordwest draw featured goalkeeper Cameron Renshaw, with a back four of Josh Jones, Aron Hughes, Craig West and James Hodkin. Midfielders Iwan Murray, Mikey Stone and Harry Franklin provided the engine room, supporting forwards Frankie Deane, Ryan Watson and Jamie Ferguson.
Airbus, managed by Steve O'Shaughnessy, fielded a side including goalkeeper Luke Fallon and defenders Tom McManus and Jack Stevenson in their last match. Their main threat often comes from forward Sam Moscrop.
With a key away trip to league leaders The New Saints looming at the end of October, securing three points here is vital. Fans can check the full upcoming schedule on the club's fixtures page and see the latest standings. The match kicks off at the Essity Stadium on Tuesday evening.
