Gresford Athletic vs Newtown AFC - FAW Championship

The history between Gresford Athletic and Newtown AFC lends this FAW Championship fixture an extra layer of spice, and when the two walk out at the home ground on August 2, 2026, recent encounters will be on everyone's mind. That coronation came from City's £116m summer signing Elliot Anderson - and has been hotly debated in the build-up to the Manchester derby Super Sunday showdown at Old Trafford, which you can watch live on Sky Sports.

The standings add context to the occasion — Gresford Athletic occupying 15th, Newtown AFC perched in 2nd — and the gap between them shapes the narrative. It has been a torrid run for the hosts, DLLLL in their last five and a season win rate of just 0% that has the alarm bells ringing. Newtown AFC are brimming with belief on the road, their WWWWD run reflecting a season win rate of 85.71%. Goals could be in short supply or plentiful — Gresford Athletic average 0.29 per game to Newtown AFC's 2.29, and that gap may dictate the rhythm of the contest. Central midfield remains a position Leeds are keen to add in despite so far failing to reach an agreement with Southampton for Shea Charles.

Tactically, the contest promises a fascinating contrast. Gresford Athletic will look to impose their style on home soil, while Newtown AFC are likely to have ideas of their own about how to gain the upper hand. What Bryson DeChambeau claimed about LIV Golf’s future back in 2022 In 2022, DeChambeau took part in his first ever press conference after joining LIV Golf.

Game-changers are scattered across both line-ups, and the contest may well be decided by which side's match-winners deliver on the day. Discipline at the back and sharpness in front of goal will likely tilt the balance one way or the other. However, the Scotland striker has not hit the ground running in Govan and was on the bench for the 5-1 home League Cup win over St Mirren on Sunday, with midfielder Nico Raskin taking the armband.

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, Newtown AFC look capable of springing a surprise on the road — a 0-2 away victory is a distinct possibility. Whatever the outcome, the FAW Championship fixture promises a meaningful contest with real implications for both clubs. It is understood that his next move is most likely to take him abroad - and potentially to the Premier League.