Mold Alexandra secured a 2:1 victory over Bangor 1876 in the Welsh Championship's North Six stage on 31 August. The result keeps both sides in contention, though the table tells a different story about their seasons so far. By then, Mold had accumulated 10 points from five games — three wins, a draw and a loss. Bangor sat second with 12 points after four victories and one defeat.
And here's the thing about early-season football: form guides expectations, but results don't always confirm them. Mold's recent run looked solid — a 4:0 win over Ruthin Town followed by consecutive 1:0 victories against Buckley Town and Holyhead Hotspur. Bangor had been scoring freely too, with a 5:0 demolition of Llanuwchllyn and a 3:2 win over Holyhead Hotspur among their results.
To be fair, the gap between fifth and second place is only two points. That's the sort of league where momentum swings quickly and anyone fancying their chances needs to keep turning up. Mold had been inconsistent earlier — a 2:3 defeat to Gainsfild and a 2:2 draw with Caersws showed they could still drop points against modest opposition.
The victory moves Mold level on points with their opponents, though Bangor's superior goal difference keeps them clear. Five games in and neither side has built the kind of cushion that suggests comfort. The heat took the sting out of what could have been a statement match, but neither manager will be satisfied with just a point gained or dropped.