GAP Connah S Quay FC advanced in the Welsh Cup with a commanding 4-0 victory over Porthmadog in the Round of 64 on Friday. The win keeps the Nomads' momentum rolling as they switch focus back to the Premier League title race, where they sit second with 31 points from 13 games, having recorded 10 wins, one draw, and two losses. Their recent form is flawless, with five wins and no draws or losses in their last five matches, a run that includes the 4-0 win over Porthmadog on Friday 16 October, a 2-1 victory at Briton Ferry on Friday 9 October, a 1-0 win over Penybont, a 4-1 triumph at Barry Town, and a 1-0 success against Cardiff MET.
The result was never in doubt as the hosts controlled the tie from the outset, scoring four unanswered goals to secure their place in the next round. This victory marks the fifth consecutive win for GAP Connah S Quay FC, a run of form that stays as the closest challengers to leaders The New Saints, whom they trail by six points.
Their league campaign has been impressive, with 10 wins, one draw, and just two defeats so far. They have scored 30 goals and conceded only nine, giving them the best defensive record in the division and a goal difference of +21.
Looking ahead
The cup success provides a perfect platform for the key league fixtures ahead. Next up is a home match against Llandudno at the Essity Stadium this Saturday, October 24th, with a 12:30 kick-off. After that, the focus shifts to the top-of-the-table clash away at The New Saints on October 31st, a match that could be key in the title race.
Friday's win continues a dominant sequence of results. In their last five matches across all competitions, they have beaten Briton Ferry, Penybont, Barry Town, Cardiff MET, and now Porthmadog. The team will aim to carry this confidence into the league, where every point is vital in the chase for the title. The next challenge is to prepare for Llandudno this weekend.
The club has confirmed the goalscorers from its 4-0 Welsh Cup win over Porthmadog on 16 October. Max Woodcock, Iwan Murray, Alex Hughes and Hussein Mehasseb all found the net, according to the match report. The result extends the Nomads' winning run to five games as they sit second in the Premier League, six points behind leaders The New Saints.
