Barry Town vs GAP Connah S Quay FC Predictions

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Premier LeaguePremier League · Wales
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Barry Town

Barry Town

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GAP Connah S Quay FC

GAP Connah S Quay FC

🗓️ Saturday, 26 Sept 2026 at 14:30 BST (venue time) · 13:30 UTC (your time)📍 Jenner Park, Barry

Win Probability (1X2)

Barry Town 29%Draw 28%GAP Connah S Quay FC 43%

Best Value Pick

Match Result: GAP Connah S Quay FC Win

Match Result

7.5/10

Connah's Quay Cruise Past Barry Town with Clinical 4-1 Away Win

GAP Connah S Quay FC produced a commanding performance at Jenner Park, dispatching Barry Town 4-1 in a match that saw the visitors seize control early and never relinquish their grip. Connah's Quay struck three times before half-time, with goals in the 19th, 30th, and 37th minutes, effectively putting the contest beyond the hosts before the break. Barry Town managed to pull one back in the 68th minute, but any hopes of a comeback were swiftly extinguished as Connah's Quay added a fourth just five minutes later. The visitors' clinical finishing and relentless pressure proved too much for Barry Town, who struggled to contain the attacking threat and found themselves chasing the game from early on. While Barry Town showed some spirit in the second half, the gulf in quality was evident as Connah's Quay maintained their composure and saw out a convincing victory.

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Predicted

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Actual

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✅Result
✅BTTS
✅O/U 2.5
❌Score

💰 Bet Results3/3 hit

1x2 — away
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over_under_2_5 — over
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btts — yes
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Key Moments

19' — Goal

Connah's Quay open the scoring, setting the early tone.

30' — Goal

Connah's Quay double their lead, putting Barry Town under real pressure.

37' — Goal

Connah's Quay strike again to make it 3-0 before half-time.

63' — Goal

Connah's Quay add a fourth, extinguishing Barry Town’s hopes.

68' — Goal

Barry Town pull one back, but it proves only a consolation.

Unknown' — Yellow Card

Barry Town receive the only booking of the match amid mounting frustration.

Barry Town

Barry Town

4.5/10

Barry Town endured a difficult afternoon, falling behind early and conceding three times in the first half. Their defensive frailties were exposed by Connah's Quay's incisive attacking play, and despite a brief resurgence with a goal in the 68th minute, they were unable to mount a sustained challenge. The solitary yellow card for Barry Town reflected their frustration as they struggled to cope with the visitors' intensity. While Barry Town did show some attacking intent after the break, their efforts were largely stifled by a well-organized Connah's Quay side. The home fans were given a brief moment to cheer, but ultimately, the hosts were outclassed on their own patch.

Key Players

Barry Town Goalscorer: Scored Barry Town’s only goal in the 68th minute, providing a glimmer of hope.

Strengths

Brief attacking response in the second halfResilience to keep pushing despite the scoreline

Weaknesses

Defensive lapses, especially in the first halfStruggled to contain Connah's Quay's attackLimited attacking threat overall
GAP Connah S Quay FC

GAP Connah S Quay FC

8.5/10

Connah's Quay delivered an impressive away performance, racing into a commanding lead with three first-half goals. Their attack was sharp and clinical, punishing Barry Town's defensive errors and controlling the tempo from the outset. The fourth goal, coming shortly after Barry Town's brief fightback, showcased their ability to respond under pressure and kill off any hopes of a revival. Defensively, Connah's Quay remained disciplined, avoiding any bookings and maintaining their structure throughout. Their ability to manage the game after establishing a lead was a testament to their maturity and tactical discipline.

Key Players

Connah's Quay Attacker: Scored in the 19th minute to set the tone for the visitors.
Connah's Quay Midfielder: Added a crucial second goal in the 30th minute, putting Barry Town on the back foot.
Connah's Quay Forward: Struck again in the 37th minute, effectively sealing the result before half-time.
Connah's Quay Finisher: Scored the fourth goal in the 63rd minute to end Barry Town’s hopes.

Strengths

Clinical finishingDisciplined defensive displayControlled the tempo from the start

Weaknesses

Allowed Barry Town a consolation goalBrief lapse in concentration after conceding

Tactical Analysis

While specific formations are unavailable, the flow of goals and lack of bookings for Connah's Quay suggest a well-drilled, disciplined side that pressed high and capitalized on Barry Town's mistakes. Their ability to score three times in the first half points to effective use of width and incisive passing, overwhelming Barry Town’s defensive structure. The visitors’ tactical discipline was further underlined by their clean disciplinary record and their ability to respond quickly after conceding. Barry Town, meanwhile, struggled to adapt defensively and were forced onto the back foot for much of the contest. Their lone goal came during a brief period of attacking pressure, but tactical adjustments—if any—proved insufficient to stem the tide. The home side’s inability to contain Connah's Quay’s attack or mount sustained pressure of their own ultimately sealed their fate.

Turning Point

Connah's Quay’s third goal in the 37th minute, which put the game virtually out of reach for Barry Town before half-time.

Man of the Match

Connah's Quay Attacker

Instrumental in setting the tone with the opening goal and leading the line in a clinical attacking display.

Barry Town vs GAP Connah S Quay FC: Match Preview

Barry Town and Connah's Quay arrive at Jenner Park level on points after 10 matches, but their underlying numbers diverge sharply: Barry have scored 25 and conceded 16, while Connah's Quay have netted 23 and let in just 7. Barry's home record is unbeaten (4 wins, 1 draw), but they come off a 5-2 away defeat and have managed only one clean sheet all season. Connah's Quay, meanwhile, have won three of four away and boast the league's tightest defence among the top five, conceding just once per game on their travels.

This fixture pits Barry's high-variance attack (2.5 goals per game, 80% over 2.5) against a Connah's Quay side that combine 2.3 goals scored with a robust 0.7 conceded per match. Barry have seen both teams score in four of their last five, but their defensive frailty is a concern: they've allowed two or more in four of those matches, and their 10% clean sheet rate is among the league's lowest. Connah's Quay, by contrast, have kept five clean sheets and failed to score just once in 10, with their away matches averaging only 1 goal against.

The model expects Connah's Quay's defensive solidity to be the decisive factor, restricting Barry's output and capitalising on the hosts' defensive lapses. While Barry's attack ensures a goal threat, their vulnerability at the back tips the balance toward the visitors. A 2-1 away win is the most probable outcome, with both teams likely to get on the scoresheet but the visitors' defensive record holding firm.

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Barry Town1.45

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GAP Connah S Quay FC1.75

Expected goals · model says 1.75

Win Probability
Barry Town 32% Draw 23% GAP Connah S Quay FC 45%

Over 2.5 Goals

62%

BTTS: Yes

63%

Likely Scores

1-1 · 1-2 · 2-1

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Barry Town vs GAP Connah S Quay FC Prediction Confidence at a Glance

How strongly the model leans on each market.

Match Result (1X2)
29%
28%
43%
Barry Town 29%Draw 28%GAP Connah S Quay FC 43%
Both Teams to Score
62%
38%
Yes 62%No 38%
Over/Under 2.5 Goals
63%
37%
Over 2.5 63%Under 2.5 37%

Stats Worth Knowing

The numbers behind Barry Town vs GAP Connah S Quay FC that most previews miss.

  • 1Barry Town's home matches average 3.8 goals per game, with 80% finishing over 2.5.
  • 2Connah's Quay have kept clean sheets in 50% of their league games, conceding just 4 goals in 4 away matches.
  • 3Four of the last five Barry Town games have seen both teams score, but they've failed to keep a single clean sheet in that span.

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The Case For This Barry Town vs GAP Connah S Quay FC Prediction

Two of the Premier League's top five meet at Jenner Park, with Barry Town's prolific but leaky attack facing the league's stingiest defence in Connah's Quay. Both sides have 22 points from 10, but the visitors' +16 goal difference (7 conceded) dwarfs Barry's +9 (16 conceded), highlighting a contrast in defensive reliability. Barry's home record is unbeaten, but Connah's Quay have taken 9 points from 4 away trips, conceding just once per game on their travels. Statistically, this is a clash of high-scoring Barry (2.5 goals for, 1.6 against per match) versus a Connah's Quay side that combine 2.3 goals scored with just 0.7 conceded per game. Barry's matches average 4.1 goals, with 80% over 2.5, while Connah's Quay see 70% over 2.5 but with a much lower variance. Barry have managed only one clean sheet and have failed to score just once, while Connah's Quay have kept five clean sheets and have not blanked in their last five. The model expects Connah's Quay's defensive structure to limit Barry's output, especially after the hosts shipped five at Colwyn Bay last time out. While Barry's attack is potent, their defensive frailty leaves them vulnerable to a clinical away side. A 2-1 away win is the likeliest outcome, with the away side's defensive record the decisive factor, but both sides' attacking rates keep BTTS and over 2.5 in play.

Key Factors at a Glance

Defence

  • →Connah's Quay have conceded just 7 goals in 10 matches (0.7 per game), the best defensive record among the top five.
  • →Barry Town have kept only 1 clean sheet in 10 league games, conceding 16 (1.6 per game).

Match Context

  • →Barry's matches have gone over 2.5 goals in 8 of 10 (80%), while Connah's Quay's have done so in 7 of 10 (70%).

How Barry Town and GAP Connah S Quay FC Are Arriving

Form, fitness and who's likely to start.

Barry Town vs GAP Connah S Quay FC Goalscorer Form

Goals scored in last 5 matches across all competitions. Rate = goals ÷ 5 games.

Barry TownBarry Townlast 5 matches
N. Daley
3 goals in 5
60%

Scoring consistently

J. Lester
1 goal in 5
20%

Occasional threat

M. George
1 goal in 5
20%

Occasional threat

D. Smith
1 goal in 5
20%

Occasional threat

E. Williams
1 goal in 5
20%

Occasional threat

D. Barton
1 goal in 5
20%

Occasional threat

GAP Connah S Quay FCGAP Connah S Quay FClast 5 matches
J. Hodkin
3 goals in 5
60%

Scoring consistently

H. Franklin
2 goals in 5
40%

Regular contributor

C. West
2 goals in 5
40%

Regular contributor

I. Murray
1 goal in 5
20%

Occasional threat

S. Flynn
1 goal in 5
20%

Occasional threat

M. Woodcock
1 goal in 5
20%

Occasional threat

Barry Town's recent form is mixed, with just two wins from their last five and a concerning defensive record—conceding five at Colwyn Bay last time out. Connah's Quay, in contrast, have won three of their last five and kept two clean sheets, with a current two-match winning streak and only one loss in their last five.

Barry Town vs GAP Connah S Quay FC — Last 10 Matches

Barry TownBarry TownLast 10 results
L1-4
L2-5
D2-2
W4-1
L0-1
W4-1
W4-2
W3-1
W1-0
W3-2
Lvs GAP Connah S Quay FC1-4
L@ Colwyn Bay2-5
Dvs Ammanford AFC2-2
Wvs Llandudno4-1
L@ The New Saints0-1
W@ Briton Ferry4-1
Wvs Airbus UK4-2
W@ Holywell3-1
Wvs Cardiff MET1-0
W@ Flint Town United3-2

Strengths

  • +Both teams scoring in most recent games
  • +Over 2.5 goals in 81.82% of games this season

Concerns

  • −Inconsistent — 3+ losses in last 5
  • −Leaky defence — 2.6 conceded/game
  • −No clean sheets in last 5 matches
GAP Connah S Quay FCGAP Connah S Quay FCLast 10 results
W4-1
W1-0
W3-0
L1-2
D1-1
W2-1
W3-0
W2-0
W6-0
W3-1
W@ Barry Town4-1
Wvs Cardiff MET1-0
Wvs Airbus UK3-0
L@ Colwyn Bay1-2
Dvs Haverfordwest County AFC1-1
W@ Flint Town United2-1
Wvs Cambrian & Clydach3-0
W@ Ammanford AFC2-0
Wvs Trefelin6-0
W@ Holywell3-1

Strengths

  • +Solid recent form — 3+ wins in last 5
  • +Prolific attack — 2.0 goals/game (last 5)
  • +45.45% clean sheet rate this season
  • +Over 2.5 goals in 72.73% of games this season

What History Says: Barry Town vs GAP Connah S Quay FC

The last 10 head-to-head meetings are perfectly balanced (4 wins each, 2 draws), but recent encounters have often been tight: three of the last five have finished under 2.5 goals. Barry Town have not lost at home to Connah's Quay since early 2025, but the margin has typically been narrow.

Barry Town vs GAP Connah S Quay FC Head-to-Head History

Last 10 meetings between these sides

4

Barry Town wins

2

Draws

4

GAP Connah S Quay FC wins

40%20% draws40%
26 Sept 26Barry Town vs GAP Connah S Quay FC1-4
29 Mar 26GAP Connah S Quay FC vs Barry Town1-1
21 Feb 26Barry Town vs GAP Connah S Quay FC1-0
3 Jan 26GAP Connah S Quay FC vs Barry Town3-1
27 Sept 25Barry Town vs GAP Connah S Quay FC0-0
13 Apr 25GAP Connah S Quay FC vs Barry Town0-2

Where the Model Disagrees with the Odds: Barry Town vs GAP Connah S Quay FC

With no bookmaker odds available, value cannot be explicitly calculated. However, the model's moderate edge for Connah's Quay (43% win probability) and the high base rates for over 2.5 goals and BTTS suggest those markets would be worth comparing to market prices if/when available.

Odds from Bet365. Positive edge = our model gives a higher probability than the odds imply. EV = expected value per £1 staked.

1X2

SelectionOddsModel %Edge
Barry Town Win3.4029.0%-0.4%
Draw3.3028.0%-2.3%
GAP Connah S Quay FC Win1.9043.0%-9.6%

Over/Under 2.5

SelectionOddsModel %Edge
Over 2.5value1.9563.0%+11.7%
Under 2.51.8537.0%-17.1%

Both Teams Score

SelectionOddsModel %Edge
Yesvalue1.8362.0%+7.4%
No1.8338.0%-16.6%

Best Value Markets Found by the Model

Over/Under 2.5: Over 2.5 @ 1.95EV +0.228
Both Teams Score: Yes @ 1.83EV +0.135

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Things to Watch: Barry Town vs GAP Connah S Quay FC

  • ⚠️No bookmaker odds available, so no value edges can be calculated.
  • ⚠️No shot or set-piece data available for either side, increasing uncertainty in attacking/defensive projections.
  • ⚠️Both teams are in the top five and closely matched on points, so small-sample form swings could shift the balance.

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Final Verdict

Barry Town 1–2 GAP Connah S Quay FC

Connah's Quay's defensive record—just 0.7 goals conceded per game and five clean sheets—stands out as the single strongest indicator, making a 2-1 away win the most probable result. The likeliest way this goes wrong is if Barry Town's attack, averaging 2.5 goals per game and scoring in 9 of 10, finds early success and turns the match into a shootout.

Barry Town vs GAP Connah S Quay FC: Common Questions

Who will win Barry Town vs GAP Connah S Quay FC?

The model gives Connah's Quay a 43% chance of victory, compared to 29% for Barry Town and 28% for the draw. The visitors' defensive record and solid away form make them slight favourites.

Will both teams score in Barry Town vs Connah's Quay?

There's a 62% probability of both teams scoring, based on Barry Town's record of scoring in 9 of 10 and both sides' attacking rates. However, Connah's Quay's strong defence means a clean sheet can't be ruled out.

Is over 2.5 goals likely in Barry Town vs Connah's Quay?

The probability for over 2.5 goals is 63%, supported by both teams' season rates (Barry 80%, Connah's Quay 70%) and the hosts' high-scoring, open matches.

How This Prediction Was Made

The numbers on this page come from a structured statistical pack for Barry Town vs GAP Connah S Quay FC: recent results and scoring data for both sides, home/away splits, the head-to-head record, current league standings, known injuries and live bookmaker odds, all sourced from the API-Football data feed.

This fixture was routed to The Numbers Desk, the statistical baseline — season-long rates, splits and distributions. An AI model running that profile analyses the pack and produces the probabilities, predicted score and written analysis shown above. Nothing is edited by hand, and no information outside the data pack is used.

Last updated: 19 September 2026 (refreshed automatically as new team data arrives). Every prediction is scored against the real result once the match finishes — see the verified track record or read the full methodology. Football is inherently uncertain: treat this page as analysis, not advice.

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