Match Preview: Guilsfield vs Bala Town

Competition: Nathaniel MG Cup – Round Two

Date: Saturday 2 August 2025

Kick-Off: 14:00

Venue: PRS Recruitment Stadium, SY21 9PF

Tickets: Pay on gate

Live Updates: Follow @BalaTownFC on Twitter/X and Facebook for match coverage and reaction

📋 Match Details

The Lakesiders begin their 2025/26 season on the road as they travel to face Guilsfield in the Second Round of the Nathaniel MG Cup.

This tie marks the first competitive match under the new management structure of First Team Manager Steve Fisher and Head Coach Ryan Valentine, who took charge during the summer following Colin Caton’s departure after 22 years at the helm. Both Fisher and Valentine will be aiming to make a positive start to life in the dugout as the Lakesiders look to advance in the cup.

📈Opponents Form

The Guils come into this fixture full of confidence, having secured a 3–0 win in Round One of the Nathaniel MG Cup against Mold Alexandra and a 3–1 victory in their Cymru North opener against Gresford. In their final pre-season match against Aberystwyth Town, the Guils would claw back a late equaliser to make it 1-1 against the Seasiders.

🔙 Recent Meetings

The sides last met in a competitive match in the Nathaniel MG Cup during the 2022/23 season, where Guilsfield pulled off a shock 1–0 win at home to eliminate the Town from the cup. Both sides also met in pre-season as Nathan Burke's first half stoppage time goal secured a 1-0 victory at Maes Tegid.

📯 Match Officials

Referee: John Jones

Assistant Referees: Harvey Smallman & Ryan Hughes

Fourth Official: Nicholas Davies