Penybont face a key test of their title credentials this Saturday when they travel to face league leaders GAP Connah's Quay FC. The Cymru Premier clash at the Essity Stadium kicks off at 13:30 UTC with the visitors sitting second, just four points behind The New Saints with 27 points from 11 games.
Opponent form
GAP Connah's Quay come into the match in strong form themselves, with four wins and a draw from their last five outings. Their recent results include a 4-1 away win at Barry Town and a 1-0 home victory over Cardiff MET. Their only defeat in that sequence was a 2-1 loss at Colwyn Bay earlier in September.
Penybont form
Rhys Griffiths's side are riding a wave of confidence, having won each of their last five matches across all competitions. Their recent fixtures show a 2-1 home win over Airbus UK last time out, preceded by a 5-1 demolition of Ammanford AFC. The winning run, which has propelled them to second in the standings, also includes victories over Briton Ferry, Trefelin and Colwyn Bay.
Team news
Both sides are expected to field strong lineups for this top-of-the-table encounter. Penybont's most recent starting eleven featured goalkeeper D. Higgs, with a defensive line of M. Melbourne, T. Mehew, M. Davies and N. Wood. The midfield and attack were marshalled by E. Cann, M. Manga, A. Baker, T. Walker, L. Shephard and E. Vaughan. The full squad list shows the depth available to the manager for this key away trip. After this match, Penybont's next assignment is an away trip to face Cardiff MET on October 31st.
