Colwyn Bay Secure Pre-Season Win with Jordan Davies' Corner Goal
Colwyn Bay ended their pre-season programme with a 1-0 win over Northern Premier League side Bootle, thanks to Jordan Davies' direct goal from a corner. The result is a boost ahead of next Friday's opening Cymru Premier fixture against Trefelin.
What happened?
The match was goalless in the first half, with both teams creating chances. However, it was Colwyn Bay who took the lead in the second half, thanks to Jordan Davies' corner goal. The goal was a result of a well-executed corner kick, which Davies bent straight into the net.
Why it matters for Colwyn Bay
The win is a significant boost for Colwyn Bay ahead of their opening Cymru Premier fixture against Trefelin. The team has been working hard to prepare for the new season, and this win will give them confidence going into the next match.
What comes next?
Colwyn Bay will now focus on their opening Cymru Premier fixture against Trefelin, which takes place next Friday. The team will be looking to build on their pre-season form and get off to a strong start in the new season.
Colwyn Bay are currently 5th in the Cymru Premier league table, with 45 points from 32 games. They have scored 41 goals and conceded 37, with a goal difference of +4. They are 35 points behind leaders The New Saints and will be looking to close the gap in the new season.
The team's recent form has been impressive, with 1 win and 4 draws in their last 5 matches. They have been unbeaten in their last 5 matches, which is a great sign for the new season.
Colwyn Bay's next fixture is against Caernarfon Town, which takes place on August 14th. The team will be looking to build on their pre-season form and get off to a strong start in the new season.
In a goalless first half, it needed a close-range save by Bootle keeper Bayleigh Passant to prevent Adam Davies giving Bay the lead, after Declan Poole and Jordan Davies had both fired shots off target and Bootle’s Ryan Beigan had a free kick blocked by Bay’s defensive wall and put another shot narrowly wide.
The only goal came on 54 minutes, when Jordan Davies bent a corner kick straight into the net, and Matty Hill was unlucky not to double the lead when his screamer smashed against a post. Bootle worked hard for an equaliser in the closing stages with Jack Lenehan having a shot saved while Ste Edwards saw his effort blocked on the line, but the Bay held on for a welcome victory and a third clean sheet.
The Bay squad on duty were: Mark Halstead, Dan Roberts, Declan Poole, Lewis Sirrell, Sol Forde, Ryan Astles, Matty Hill, Aeron Edwards, Adam Davies, Louis Robles, Jordan Davies. Subs: Seb Osment, Aaron Williams, Nathan Peate, Sam Hart, Ethan Roberts, Issa Kargbo, Jack Kenny, Max McGoona.
Colwyn Bay's league standing (final 2025 table -- new season not yet under way) is 5th in Cymru Premier, 45 pts, 12W-9D-11L from 32 games, recent form LDLDW. They have scored 41 goals and conceded 37, with a goal difference of +4. They are 35 points behind leaders The New Saints and will be looking to close the gap in the new season.
