Match Preview

Match Preview by Ollie Williams

Denbigh Town’s final home league game of the campaign comes this weekend at Central Park with history possibly in the making.

The Stakes

Denbigh sit 2nd in the Ardal North-West having secured a top two spot on Wedneday night with victory at Llanrwst. Now they sit just a point adrift of the top with a game in hand over leaders Bangor 1876 and theoretically either could could win the title this weekend.

Bangor host Hawarden Rangers at Treborth this weekend and could claim the league if Denbigh were to lose against Nantlle Vale and the Citizens pick up three points. Denbigh meanwhile could virtually take the title with a draw if Bangor were to lose due to superior goal difference. The full break-down is below.

Denbigh Win - Bangor Lose - Denbigh win the title
Denbigh Win - Bangor Draw - Denbigh win the title
Denbigh Win - Bangor Win - Title goes to the final day against Rhostyllen
Denbigh Draw - Bangor Win - Title goes to the final day against Rhostyllen
Denbigh Draw - Bangor Draw - Title goes to the final day against Rhostyllen
Denbigh Draw - Bangor Lose - Title goes to the final day against Rhostyllen (Denbigh top on GD)
Denbigh Lose - Bangor Lose - Title goes to the final day against Rhostyllen
Denbigh Lose - Bangor Win - Bangor win the title
Denbigh Lose - Bangor Draw - Title goes to the final day against Rhostyllen

Form

Town come into the game on the back of a huge three points on Wednesday night when travelling to Llanrwst. The Roosters originally took the lead but held on to it for just four minutes as Nathan Brown levelled for Denbigh. A Craig Pritchard double secured a massive victory to keep the title race rolling. It was Town’s biggest relief of the campaign after losing twice on the bounce for the first time since August against Trethomas Bluebirds and Llay.

Nantlle Vale currently sit 5th in the standings as they see out their season this weekend. Following four wins on the spin they took on Bangor last Friday where the Citizens picked up the win 3-1. A week prior the Vale put an end to Rhyl’s title ambitions as they saw of the Lilywhites 3-4 at Bellevue. Rhyl couldn’t keep up with the Joneses as Math, Jamie (brace) and Richard Jones netted for the visitors from Gwynedd. It followed on from wins over Llandudno Albion, Brickfield Rangers and Llay all of which came on the road.

Head to Head

This will be the second time the two sides have met this season having faced off at Maes Dulyn at the end of March. Paul Fleming’s 56th minute effort was the difference on the day and extended Denbigh’s unbeaten run in 2023. Nantlle Vale’s last trip to Central Park saw the Penygroes side advance in the Ardal Northern League Cup on penalties after a 2-2 draw in January 2022. Their last league trip came back in November 2021 where goals from Jake Walker (brace) and Jacob Barratt secured a 3-1 win for Town.

Keep Up

Supporters can keep up with the action via the Cymru Football App or via Denbigh Town social media reporting live from Central Park. Kick-Off is at 14:30 with the club bar and cafe open throughout the afternoon.