Newtown AFC vs Mold Alexandra - FAW Championship

A fascinating FAW Championship chapter awaits on April 3, 2026 when Newtown AFC take on Mold Alexandra at the home ground — two sides with plenty to play for and everything to prove. O'Neill made five changes for Celtic's midweek win at St Johnstone as he rested some key players ahead of Sunday's clash.

There is plenty riding on this FAW Championship encounter for Newtown AFC and Mold Alexandra alike, and neither will want to leave the home ground empty-handed. Newtown AFC are operating at a remarkable level, their WWWWD run and a season win rate of 85.71% placing them among the FAW Championship's very best. Mold Alexandra travel in decent nick, D in their last five and a win rate of 50% this season. Their respective approaches this season have differed noticeably, and the tactical contrast could prove telling. That result ended the European giants' 14-game unbeaten run in the competition, as Fede Valverde, Eduardo Camavinga and Jude Bellingham were contained by an "incredible" performance from a player barely anyone outside of France had heard of.

Set-piece efficiency could prove the difference on the night. Both Newtown AFC and Mold Alexandra have invested time in dead-ball situations this season, and a single corner or free-kick may settle it. City also want to continue improving their attack, with a top left-winger still in the offing too.

Neither side is short on individuals capable of tilting the balance, and the duel between the two squads' chief creators could prove particularly pivotal. Set-piece specialists and aerial threats on both sides mean dead-ball situations could carry outsized importance. The Lille midfielder excelled in his fledgling role at his first major international tournament, particularly noticeable in a group-stage bout with Brazil.

Predicting an outright winner is no easy task given how little separates the two sides on paper. The signals point towards a stalemate, with the two sides closely matched across form and standings. A 2-2 draw is easy to envisage. Whatever the outcome, the FAW Championship fixture promises a meaningful contest with real implications for both clubs. A more central role appears likely given the sale of Youri Tielemans to Manchester United and the anterior cruciate ligament injury suffered by Amadou Onana at the World Cup.