Bala Town secured a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Porthmadog in a Novira Cymru North match at Y Traeth this week. The win, reported by the Cambrian News, keeps the Lakesiders firmly in the promotion hunt as they sit third in the FAW Championship with 15 points from six games.
Tom Kelly gave Bala Town a dream start, scoring just three minutes after kickoff. His initial effort was saved by Porthmadog goalkeeper Robbie Williams, but Kelly was quickest to react and slotted home the rebound. The visitors controlled much of the first half, though Porthmadog created a promising chance when Gruff John's header flashed just past the far post.
How did Bala Town double their lead?
Charlie Fisher extended the lead three minutes into the second half. A clever back-header from John Owen found Fisher in space, and he made no mistake to put Bala Town 2-0 up. The team's overall first-half performance was strong and they deserved the three points, but Porthmadog refused to go quietly. Their goalkeeper, Robbie Williams, was called into action later to deny a powerful 25-yard strike from Bala Town's Morgan Owen.
What was Porthmadog's response?
The home side pulled a goal back through Luke Baum. The move started down the right wing with Sam Reynolds, whose work set up Baum to score. That goal sparked a late rally from Porthmadog, putting Bala Town's defence under serious pressure in the closing stages. With three minutes left, Bala Town missed a golden opportunity to seal the game when they found themselves with only Williams to beat but failed to convert. A frantic scramble developed in the Bala Town penalty area before the final whistle, but determined defending from the visitors saw them hold on for a vital win. This 2-1 result, confirmed as having occurred on 5 September 2026, is part of a WLWWW run of form for Colin Caton's side.
Where does this leave Bala Town in the table?
The victory solidifies Bala Town's position as serious contenders. They are currently third, just three points behind league leaders Brickfield Rangers. Their record shows five wins and one loss from six matches, with 12 goals scored and only five conceded for a healthy +7 goal difference. Fans can track the evolving standings as the season progresses.
What is next for Bala Town?
Attention now turns to the next fixture, an away trip to face Denbigh Town on 11 September 2026. Denbigh Town are currently 12th in the table, presenting another opportunity for Bala Town to collect points. The full schedule of upcoming matches is available on the club's fixtures page. Meanwhile, Porthmadog will welcome Ruthin to Y Traeth next Saturday for a 2:30pm kickoff.
