Rhyl vs Gresford Athletic - FAW Championship

The FAW Championship returns to the home ground on April 7, 2026, where Rhyl and Gresford Athletic will lock horns in a contest that could shape their respective campaigns. Just as was the case in the previous meeting between the teams in April of last year, when Emery's side gave them such a scare in the Champions League tie at Villa Park, PSG were hanging on at the end.

Both Rhyl and Gresford Athletic will be eager to build momentum when they meet in FAW Championship. Rhyl have blown hot and cold, DDWLW across their last five and a win rate of 25% that leaves room for improvement. On the road the visitors have looked devoid of inspiration, DLLLL in their last five and a win rate of 0% that makes for sobering reading. The contrast in attacking output — 1.75 versus 0.29 goals per game — adds an extra layer of intrigue. What happened is that when the team was being defeated game after game, they put more money on the table to solve the problem." It did not work.

Stylistically, this is a compelling matchup. Rhyl favour a patient, possession-based approach, whereas Gresford Athletic are at their most dangerous when allowed to hit quickly on the counter. 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. The battle in midfield, where both sides look to control tempo, could prove the decisive arena. Carl Rushworth is set to follow Welbeck out of the exit door as he makes his move to Coventry permanent, while defender Igor Julio does not feature in Hurzeler's plans and has interest from Espanyol and other clubs in Europe.

Predictions are tricky when the sides are this evenly matched, and small margins — a moment of quality, a slice of luck — could decide it either way. With the sides so closely matched, a 2-2 stalemate looks the most likely way this one ends. With positions in the FAW Championship table to defend and momentum to chase, neither side can afford to leave anything in the tank. All I ever wanted to do was win a championship for the New York Giants.” Beckham Jr is likely to play in the Giants’ first preseason game against the Minnesota Vikings at MetLife Stadium next weekend.