Flint Town United face a stern test against the league's top scorers, Connah's Quay Nomads, in a Bank Holiday Monday derby at the Essity Stadium. The match kicks off at 2:30pm on 31 August, with the Silkmen looking to build on their first point of the campaign. Flint's season has begun with a series of narrow defeats, leaving them 13th in the Premier League with just 1 point from five games, a record of 0 wins, 1 draw, and 4 losses.
Lee Fowler's side has endured a frustrating opening to the 2026 Cymru Premier season. They lost each of their first four matches by a single goal, with three of those defeats featuring late concessions. The team finally got off the mark with a 1-1 draw against Penybont, thanks to a late equaliser from Lassana Mendes. Their current league standing shows they are 14 points behind leaders Barry Town and have a goal difference of -4, having scored 5 and conceded 9.
Monday's visitors are in formidable form. Managed by John Disney, who is in a 10-year spell at the club, the Nomads have scored a league-high 15 goals and are on a run of four consecutive wins. Their latest victory was a 3-0 triumph over Cambrian United, featuring a brace from Iwan Murray. Callum West has been particularly influential, contributing to six goals in his last four appearances. Disney praised West, calling him the "most outstanding talent he has ever seen" during his decade at the Nomads so far.
The derby has produced dramatic moments in recent seasons. Last year's Bank Holiday Monday clash saw Connah's Quay come from two goals down to win 3-2, a result that was John Disney's first league victory as manager. The Nomads then completed a league double over Flint with a 2-0 win on Boxing Day. This history adds an extra layer of intensity to the upcoming match at the Essity Stadium.
After the Bank Holiday fixture, the focus for Flint Town United will shift to their next scheduled league match. They are set to host Colwyn Bay, who are currently 10th in the table, on 10 October. The team's immediate task is to tighten up defensively and find a way to halt the most potent attack in the division.
