The New Saints face their biggest test of the season on Saturday 31 October when they host title rivals GAP Connah's Quay Nomads at Park Hall. A victory would extend their six-point lead at the summit of the Cymru Premier and maintain their flawless start to the campaign, which sees them first in the Premier League with 37 points from 13 games, having recorded twelve wins and a draw.
Craig Harrison's side are in formidable form, having won their last five matches across all competitions. They sit top of the standings with 37 points from 13 games, scoring 44 goals and conceding just six. The Saints have won all 13 of their league matches this season, a dominant streak that includes a 1-0 victory over Connah's Quay in their previous meeting this term. Their recent form shows five wins and no draws or losses, including a 2-1 victory over Airbus UK last Friday. This season they have scored 44 goals and conceded just six, giving them a goal difference of plus 38.
Opponent form
GAP Connah's Quay Nomads are the only team capable of catching the Saints, sitting second with 31 points, which puts The New Saints six points clear at the top. They arrive in Oswestry on an identical four-match winning streak, including a 4-0 Welsh Cup win over Porthmadog last weekend. Their last league starting eleven featured the likes of goalkeeper C. Renshaw and forward H. Mehasseb, suggesting a well-organised and confident side ready for the challenge.
Match details
The fixture kicks off at Park Hall at 5:15pm local time on Saturday, October 31st. It represents the 15th round of the regular season and is a direct clash between the league's top two teams. The atmosphere is expected to be electric, with a large home crowd backing the Saints in a match that could define the early title race. The match will be officiated by referee Iwan Griffith, with assistants Johnathon Bryant and Connor Thomas, and fourth official Lee Evans.
Following this key encounter, The New Saints' attention will turn to their next league assignment. They are scheduled to host Briton Ferry at Park Hall on November 14th. Briton Ferry currently occupy 11th place in the table, having lost 1-0 to the Saints in their meeting back in August. Before that, the Saints have a Nathaniel MG Cup semi-final fixture against Cardiff Met to handle.
