Match preview
Flint Town United welcome Bala Town to Ground Cae-y-Castell in Flint on 09/01/2026 in what shapes up to be a gritty, low-key Premier League contest. The two neighbours sit just above the relegation scrap — Flint 10th with 21 points and Bala 11th with 20 — and both arrive having struggled for consistent form. Flint’s last outing was a morale-boosting 2-1 away win at Colwyn Bay on New Year’s Day, while Bala were edged 2-1 by The New Saints on 06/01. Those results underline a narrow momentum edge for the hosts heading into Round 22.
Form, numbers and context
On paper Flint have shown more attacking intent across the season: 34 goals scored overall and a much higher volume of shots and attacking actions (269 total shots, 103.48 attacks average) compared to Bala’s more subdued outputs (166 shots, 97.24 attacks average). Flint’s home scoring (17 goals) versus Bala’s away returns (7 goals) tells the same story — the visitors have struggled to find the net on the road. Defensively neither side is watertight: Flint have conceded 44 goals so far, Bala 30, but Bala do hold more clean sheets (6) compared with Flint’s 4, suggesting Bala can be stubborn at times despite their scoring problems.
Recent head-to-head history gives a hint of the type of game to expect; the only meeting recorded this season finished 1-1. Flint’s recent sequence contains more draws and narrow results, whereas Bala arrive on a dismal sequence with seven losses in their last ten and only one win — a run that raises questions about their capacity to turn a game around away from home. The small venue on Marsh Lane (capacity 1,164) also favours a compact, close contest where home familiarity and marginal edges matter.
Tactical outlook and likely pattern
Expect Flint to try to control much of the possession and create the clearer chances given their superior shots and inside-box numbers. Bala are likely to sit deeper, frustrate where possible and look for transitions; their limited attacking firepower means they often rely on set plays and counter opportunities. Given Flint’s higher over 2.5 frequency but Bala’s tendency toward low-scoring matches, a measured, cautious game with Flint edging the chances is the most probable pattern.
Key recent performers
Flint’s most notable performer in the previous fixture was Josh Jones, who earned the best player rating in their win at Colwyn Bay. For Bala, Hussein Mehasseb was the top-rated player despite the loss to The New Saints. Those individual flashes can be influential in tight matches at a small ground where set pieces and moments define outcomes.
Betting suggestion
Considering the statistical advantages at home — higher shot volume, superior goal return overall and recent winning momentum — the strongest market pick is a 1X2 selection for a Flint Town United win. The data points to a narrow home victory rather than a high-scoring draw or away surprise. As always, blend this selection with sound staking and risk management, and keep discipline as you place your wagers; if you want to refine market choice and timing, check a primer on Soccer betting tips and the choice of markets, and remember to control emotions while betting by reading How to have emotional control when placing bets?
