Flint Town United's upcoming league fixture against Colwyn Bay has been selected for live television coverage. The match at the Essity Stadium on Saturday, 10 October, will be broadcast as part of the Sgorio schedule on S4C Clic and YouTube, according to a report published this week by clwbpeldroed.org.
The broadcast selection offers a spotlight for a Flint side currently seeking its first points of the Novira Cymru Premier season. As of 28 August, Neil Gibson's team sits 13th in the table with 0 points from four games, having suffered four consecutive defeats. They have scored four goals but conceded eight, leaving them with a -4 goal difference and already 12 points adrift of early leaders Barry Town.
What is the full TV schedule for Flint?
The Flint Town United versus Colwyn Bay clash is one of 12 confirmed Sgorio selections scheduled between 28 August and New Year's Day. The broadcast partnership between S4C and the Football Association of Wales has been renewed for another three years, ensuring continued free-to-air coverage. Every Cymru Premier match is also available via the streaming service Cymru Football TV.
For Flint fans, the 10 October game is the club's only confirmed televised fixture in this initial batch of announcements. Their next scheduled match after that is a home encounter with Holywell Town on 30 October, a game fans can find on our fixtures page. The full early Sgorio schedule includes fixtures like Trefelin v Ammanford on 28 August, The New Saints v Barry Town United on 5 September, and a New Year's Day derby between Colwyn Bay and Caernarfon Town.
Which clubs feature most on TV?
Colwyn Bay emerges as the most featured side in the early television lineup. They are involved in four confirmed broadcasts, including their trip to Flint, a match against Llandudno on 31 August, and the New Year's Day game. They also featured in the season's opening S4C broadcast against Caernarfon on 15 August. Haverfordwest County and The New Saints each appear three times in the upcoming Sgorio selections.
What about the BBC's coverage?
BBC Cymru Wales has also agreed a new three-year deal with the FAW, running through to 2029. Their coverage, which is already underway, guarantees a minimum of 20 live games per season on BBC iPlayer. Early selections include Caernarfon Town v The New Saints on 31 August and Penybont v Colwyn Bay on 5 September. Further BBC picks will be announced as the season progresses.
What does this mean for Flint's season?
The television exposure comes at a critical point for Flint Town United. The club will hope to use the platform to kick-start their campaign, turning around a difficult start that sees them just above the relegation zone. You can track their progress and the evolving league picture on our standings page. With a squad still finding its feet, the focused preparation for a televised derby against a frequently-broadcast Colwyn Bay side could provide a catalyst for improved results ahead of the Halloween fixture with Holywell.
