Matchup between Buckley Town & Newtown AFC is shaping to be one of those affairs where momentum gets out the window. Underway
Buckley Town’s been hot and cold, their performances swinging from classy to questionable. Meanwhile, Newtown AFC’s scrapping through a slump, their backline looking unstable.
Checking past games, it’s a toss-up. Buckley Town’s enjoyed the upper hand lately, but footy’s got a short memory.
My two cents: Both teams’ve got problems. Buckley Town’s engine room’s stuttering, while Newtown AFC’s frontline craves a cutting edge.
In terms of the League Cup, this fixture carries added significance. The competition’s fight for European places means every point matters, and both clubs know a statement win here could shift momentum in the standings. How they’ve fared lately in the League Cup suggests neither side can afford slip-ups, making this tie even more unmissable.
But hey, there’s a feeling about this one—perhaps, it’s the matchup where a player steps up.
Bottom line: This ain't just another match—it's unmissable action with ramifications at both ends of the table. Don't miss it.
Over the last meetings Buckley Town holds victories - 1, losses - 3 and draws - 1. Newtown AFC on the other hand ends the latest games with victories - 2, losses - 3 and draws - 0. Based on the games played we can assume that Newtown AFC at the moment is in better form, unlike Buckley Town.
Buckley Town: Airbus UK Broughton – (Loss 0:3), Holyhead Hotspur – (Win 0:4), Flint United – (Loss 5:0), Mold Alexandra – (Loss 3:1), Ruthin Town – (Draw 0:0).
Newtown AFC: Ruthin Town – (Win 3:0), Gap Connahs Quay – (Loss 2:1), The New Saints – (Win 1:0), Flint United – (Loss 4:0), Aberystwyth Town – (Loss 2:3).Both contenders have moved to the round2 while defeating admirable opponents along the way. In tournaments as League Cup every game is extremely important which is why a great battle awaits us.
