Guilsfield vs Gresford Athletic - FAW Championship

All eyes turn to the home ground on April 18, 2026 as Guilsfield welcome Gresford Athletic in a FAW Championship encounter that promises tension, intrigue and no shortage of subplot. Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Ahead of the first leg of the UEFA Conference League play-off tie against Czech side Jablonec at Ibrox on Thursday, McInnes said: "I said that when I spoke to Lawrence.

Both camps will view the FAW Championship meeting at the home ground as an opportunity to put a marker down, regardless of where they currently stand. Consistency has eluded Guilsfield in recent weeks, with DLWLD in their last five and a win rate of 25% that tells of an up-and-down campaign. 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. Goals could be in short supply or plentiful — Guilsfield average 1.63 per game to Gresford Athletic's 0.29, and that gap may dictate the rhythm of the contest. 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. Guilsfield 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. It isn't clear yet that this will definitely be a winger, with Maresca and sporting director Hugo Viana flexible over their attack.

Star players on both sides will be eager to make their mark, and the individual duels across the pitch could go a long way to deciding the outcome. How each side deals with the other's danger men — and who takes their chances when they come — will be central to the outcome. They have no Champions League football to look forward to.

The fixture has the feel of a coin-flip, and picking a winner with any conviction would require a braver pundit than most. With the sides so closely matched, a 2-2 stalemate looks the most likely way this one ends. With the standings tight and form on the line, this is a fixture neither side will want to lose. 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.