Flint Town United face a stern Premier League test away to GAP Connah's Quay on Friday 6 November night. The match at the Essity Stadium is a key fixture for a Silkmen side sitting 13th in the table with 11 points from 14 games, having recorded three wins, two draws, and nine losses so far this season.
That defeat is part of a mixed recent run for Flint, who have won three and lost two of their last five league matches. Their latest outing was a 2-0 victory at Trefelin last Friday 23 October, with T. Owolabi scoring both goals, including a 61st-minute penalty. This result followed a 1-3 home defeat to Caernarfon Town on Saturday 17 October and a 0-1 loss to Colwyn Bay on Saturday 10 October. Prior to those setbacks, they had secured a 1-0 win at Haverfordwest County AFC on Saturday 3 October and a 3-0 home victory over Ammanford AFC on Saturday 26 September.
Connah's Quay form
GAP Connah's Quay enter the contest in formidable form, having strung together four consecutive wins across all competitions. Their latest result was a 2-0 league win over Llandudno, preceded by a comprehensive 4-0 Welsh Cup victory against Porthmadog. This strong sequence has stays in the upper reaches of the Cymru Premier table, presenting a significant obstacle for the visitors.
Flint's recent results
Flint Town United's form has been inconsistent, with two losses in their last four matches across all competitions. A 1-3 home defeat to Caernarfon Town in the Welsh Cup and a narrow 0-1 league loss to Colwyn Bay have checked their momentum. The team that secured the win at Trefelin featured J. Flint in goal, with a defence including H. Dean and M. Burke, and an attack led by the match-winning Owolabi. The team has scored 14 goals this campaign but conceded 25, leaving them with a goal difference of minus 11 and a substantial 29 points behind the league leaders, The New Saints.
The Silkmen's immediate focus, however, is a home clash with 16th-placed Holywell on Friday 30 October. Securing three points in that match is vital before the trip to face the high-flying Nomads. With a -11 goal difference highlighting their struggles, every point is precious in the fight to climb the standings. The team will then regroup for the Friday night challenge under the lights at Deeside.
