Flint Town United secured their first point of the Cymru Premier season with a dramatic late equaliser in a 1-1 draw away at Penybont. Lassana Mendes struck in the 89th minute to cancel out Tom Mehew's early opener.
Penybont started brightly and took the lead in the eighth minute through Tom Mehew. The home side, who began the day in third place, looked to control the game. Flint Town United, however, grew into the contest and created chances as they searched for a way back. Their persistence was rewarded deep into the match when Lassana Mendes found the net with just minutes remaining. The late goal sparked celebrations among the visiting players and staff, finally getting a result on the board after a difficult start.
The draw had significant consequences for the positions of both clubs. Penybont dropped three places from third to sixth in the Cymru Premier standings following the shared points. For Flint Town United, the point was a welcome addition but did not change their league position. They remain 13th in the Premier League, having taken just one point from their opening five matches. Their record stands at zero wins, one draw, and four losses.
The late draw at Penybont provides a flicker of hope, but the broader picture remains challenging. Flint Town United's recent form reads as four consecutive losses followed by this draw. Across their five league games so far, they have scored five goals while conceding nine, giving them a goal difference of minus four. They currently find themselves 14 points behind league leaders Barry Town. The team's attacking and defensive statistics are available on our stats section.
Attention now turns to the next opportunity to build on this result. Flint Town United's next fixture is at home against Colwyn Bay on October 10th. Colwyn Bay currently sit 10th in the table, presenting another chance for Flint to climb away from the lower reaches. The home match will be a key fixture as the team looks to turn their season around. Fans can plan ahead by viewing the full schedule on our fixtures page. Securing that first point was a necessary step, and the focus will be on converting draws into wins starting with the next outing.
