The UEFA Europa Conference League campaign kicks off for Ballkani and GAP Connah S Quay FC on July 16, 2026, with both sides eager to establish early momentum. Ballkani enter the tie under pressure, having suffered a solitary defeat in their only competitive outing this season, scoring once and conceding twice. Their 0% win rate highlights an immediate need for improvement.
Conversely, GAP Connah S Quay FC arrive with a far more robust statistical profile, boasting 16 wins, 10 draws, and 6 losses from 32 matches, scoring an impressive 61 goals while conceding 38. Their recent form is solid, with two wins, two draws, and one loss in their last five outings, reflecting a 50% win rate. This contrast in early-season preparation and historical performance sets up a fascinating encounter. With the win probability evenly split across all three outcomes at 33%, this match truly feels like a toss-up. Ballkani will need to shore up defensively and find their attacking rhythm quickly against a more established opponent, while Connah's Quay will look to leverage their superior form and experience to secure a vital away result.
25. A. Golubovic, 6. D. Vokrri, 28. I. Batarelo, 4. G. Halili, 12. A. Dosso, 8. T. Domgjoni, 20. E. Kuc, 5. A. Sabanadzovic, 29. A. Diene, 30. A. Klinaku, 9. V. Serebe
1. C. Renshaw, 22. J. Ferguson, 4. J. Jones, 6. D. Cowan, 3. S. Flynn, 20. I. Murray, 23. A. Sharif, 8. C. West, 11. M. Stone, 12. H. Franklin, 18. M. Woodcock
Match events
13' Card Yellow Card — G. Halili (Ballkani)
20' Goal Normal Goal — E. Kuc (Ballkani) (assists: A. Dosso)
42' Card Yellow Card — H. Franklin (GAP Connah S Quay FC)
46' subst Substitution 1 — A. Klinaku (Ballkani) (assists: M. Ismajlgeci)
49' Goal Normal Goal — Giovanni (Ballkani) (assists: D. Vokrri)
53' Card Yellow Card — F. Deane (GAP Connah S Quay FC)
53' subst Substitution 1 — F. Deane (GAP Connah S Quay FC) (assists: M. Woodcock)
57' Goal Normal Goal — V. Serebe (Ballkani) (assists: Giovanni)
66' subst Substitution 2 — E. Kuc (Ballkani) (assists: A. Berisha)
66' subst Substitution 2 — C. West (GAP Connah S Quay FC) (assists: A. Hughes)
66' subst Substitution 3 — D. Cowan (GAP Connah S Quay FC) (assists: D. Stephenson)
66' subst Substitution 4 — H. Franklin (GAP Connah S Quay FC) (assists: H. Mehasseb)
66' subst Substitution 3 — E. Ajazaj (Ballkani) (assists: E. Xhemajli)
66' subst Substitution 4 — Giovanni (Ballkani) (assists: L. Dobratiqi)
69' Goal Penalty — M. Woodcock (GAP Connah S Quay FC)
74' Card Yellow Card — (Ballkani)
76' Goal Normal Goal — H. Mehasseb (GAP Connah S Quay FC)
78' subst Substitution 5 — V. Serebe (Ballkani) (assists: A. Diene)
80' Card Yellow Card — H. Mehasseb (GAP Connah S Quay FC)
80' Card Yellow Card — D. Cowan (GAP Connah S Quay FC)
87' Card Yellow Card — M. Stone (GAP Connah S Quay FC)
90'+1 subst Substitution 5 — M. Stone (GAP Connah S Quay FC) (assists: F. Redshaw)
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