Haverfordwest County AFC will be looking to build on their positive recent form in the JD Cymru Premier when we make the journey to Maes Tegid to take on Bala Town on Friday evening.

The Bluebirds claimed an impressive 1-0 victory over joint-leaders Cardiff Metropolitan last Friday, with Owain Jones’ second-half strike securing all three points at LHP Stadium.

The Lakesiders, meanwhile, were held to a 2-2 draw away at newly-promoted Briton Ferry Llansawel. Ross White had given Bala an early lead, before Alex Gammond equalised from the penalty spot. Jasper Payne then stuck in first-half stoppage time to give the Reds the lead, but an own goal from Gammond eight minutes after the restart meant the spoils were shared at Old Road.

The most recent meeting between the sides came back in January. On that occasion, the Gwynedd side came out on top 3-2 in a rollercoaster contest. Martell Taylor-Crossdale had given County the lead, before Josh Ukek equalised with four minutes of normal time remaining. There was still enough time for three more goals, however, as Iwan Roberts made it 2-1 in the sixth minute of added time, with Ben Fawcett finding the net a minute later. A goal from Luke Wall in the 99th minute settled a helter-skelter affair at the Ogi Bridge Meadow.

The Town currently find themselves third in the standings, with the Lakesiders one place and two points further back in fourth. A victory for the Bluebirds could see us move up to second if results were to go our way.

Bala Town – At a glance

Founded – 1880

Ground – Maes Tegid

Manager – Colin Caton

Captain – Nathan Peate

Last five meetings

January 13, 2024: Haverfordwest County 2-3 Bala Town

October 21, 2023: Bala Town 2-0 Haverfordwest County

October 22, 2022: Haverfordwest County 1-4 Bala Town

August 20, 2022: Bala Town 1-1 Haverfordwest County

December 11, 2021: Haverfordwest County 0-0 Bala Town

Form guide

Bala Town

W W D W D

Haverfordwest County

L L W D W

Key player

Lassana Mendes

Officials

Referee: Tom Owen

Assistants: Ian Bird and James Sheils

Fourth official: Conor Charlton-Fleming

Observer: Kim Fisher

How to follow

If you’re not able to make it to Maes Tegid for the game, you can still keep up with the action by following live, play-by-play commentary on our YouTube channel with #TheBluebirdsNest Live, which brings supporters closer to the action! Ryan Evans will be there to describe all the action. To listen along, simply follow this link, or click on the video link below.

There will also be play-by-play text updates on our X (Twitter) page.

JD Cymru Premier MD11 fixtures

Kick-off times are 19:45 unless stated

Friday 4 October

Connah’s Quay Nomads vs. Aberystwyth Town

Bala Town vs. Haverfordwest County

Newtown vs. Flint Town United

Penybont vs. Barry Town United (Live on Sgorio)

Saturday 5 October

Cardiff Metropolitan vs. Caernarfon Town (14:30)

Sunday 6 October

Briton Ferry Llansawel vs. The New Saints

Previous meeting