Denby Town came from behind to beat Buckley Town 4-2 in the North division of the Welsh Championship on Saturday. The visitors took control after a stuttering start, with two penalties proving decisive in a match that swung from end to end. Buckley Town had looked comfortable at the break, but Denby Town's resilience saw them turn the game around in the second half.
T. Kelly fired Buckley Town into an early lead in the twelfth minute, only for N. Brown to level from the spot before the quarter-hour mark. Kelly struck again in the thirty-ninth minute to restore the home side's advantage, giving Buckley Town a cushion they would not maintain. The first half ended with the hosts ahead, though Denby Town had not been pushed far.
The second half opened with Buckley Town sitting on their advantage, but Denby Town began to find their rhythm. F. Vaughan-Evans pulled one back in the eighty-sixth minute, and with time running short, Denby Town pressed for an equaliser. B. Guest converted a penalty in the ninety-seventh minute to complete the turnaround, sending the visitors into celebration.
Buckley Town sit eleventh in the table with seven points from seven games, two wins, one draw and four defeats. Their recent form has been difficult, including heavy losses to Llandudno and Birkfield Rangers. Denby Town occupy twelfth place with four points from seven matches, one victory, one draw and five defeats.
The result extends Denby Town's recent struggles while leaving Buckley Town still searching for consistency. Both sides remain in the lower half of the table, with the gap between them narrow but the pressure mounting. What matters now is how each team responds in the weeks ahead.