Mold Alexandra vs Newtown AFC - FAW Championship

When Mold Alexandra and Newtown AFC clash at the home ground on October 3, 2026, the stakes extend well beyond a single result — this is a FAW Championship fixture that carries real weight for both clubs. Jorge Salinas is of interest to Manchester United(Image: 2024 Soccrates Images B.V.) United are one of several Premier League clubs weighing up whether to meet Bologna’s €25m (£21.7m) valuation for Jhon Lucumi, according to Corriere di Bologna.

Mold Alexandra head into the contest positioned 5th in the FAW Championship standings, while Newtown AFC arrive sitting 2nd. Mold Alexandra have been picking up results at a respectable clip, D over their last five with a season win rate of 50%. On the road, Newtown AFC have been equally impressive — WWWWD in their last five and a win rate of 85.71% for the campaign. The contrast in attacking output — 2.38 versus 2.29 goals per game — adds an extra layer of intrigue. The player had scored the equaliser away to Lyon before winning the penalty that secured the three points.

Tactically, the contest promises a fascinating contrast. Mold Alexandra 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. A month before his death, he was also arrested in Arkansas on charges including possession of a controlled substance.

Neither side is short on individuals capable of tilting the balance, and the duel between the two squads' chief creators could prove particularly pivotal. How each side deals with the other's danger men — and who takes their chances when they come — will be central to the outcome. 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.

Predicting an outright winner is no easy task given how little separates the two sides on paper. The numbers tilt towards Newtown AFC, and a 2-3 away win looks the more probable 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.