Caersws vs Gresford Athletic - FAW Championship

The FAW Championship returns to the home ground on August 8, 2026, where Caersws and Gresford Athletic will lock horns in a contest that could shape their respective campaigns. He experienced victory in his only Old Firm appearance as a Gers player, but Sunday will be his first taste of the fixture in the dugout.

The standings paint a clear picture: Caersws in 7th, Gresford Athletic in 15th, and both keen to climb. The hosts have done enough without setting the world alight, LWWWL over their last five and a 57.14% win rate to their name. The visitors have found the going tough on their travels, DLLLL in their last five and a win rate of just 0% telling its own story. The contrast in attacking output — 1.86 versus 0.29 goals per game — adds an extra layer of intrigue. Skinner had another year to run on his contract but has decided to move on a month out from United beginning their Women’s Super League season at London City Lionesses on September 4.

The tactical battle could prove decisive. Caersws may lean on their home advantage to dictate the tempo, but Gresford Athletic have shown they can be dangerous when allowed to play on their own terms. The winner came from a rare counter-attack by the new-look Spurs side, who defended well throughout with Andy Robertson making his first start and Jan Paul van Hecke on debut, as they battled to secure another win in pre-season.

Individual moments of quality could tip the balance. Both sides possess players capable of producing something out of nothing, and a single flash of brilliance may be all that separates them. The wide areas will be a key battleground, with full-backs and wingers on either side capable of swinging the contest one way or the other. Against Leverkusen, what turned out to be the winning goal was scored by David Mokwa, a young striker plucked from Hoffenheim's reserves in January.

With the sides closely matched, the outcome may well hinge on which team takes its chances on the day. Given the balance of the numbers, Caersws should have enough to edge it — a 2-0 victory looks the most likely outcome. The ramifications of this result could ripple through the FAW Championship standings for weeks to come, regardless of who comes out on top. Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Liverpool's midfield wasn't great last year but I expect Florian Wirtz to have a better season, 100 per cent.