FC Ballkani vs Connah's Quay Preview
FC Ballkani and Connah's Quay created very little in their Conference League Qualifier first leg. Neither side looks confident and another cagey draw is likely in Kosovo.
FC Ballkani Winless in 3
- FC Ballkani are winless in their last 3 matches.
- Connah's Quay are winless in 5 of their last 6 games.
H2H
FC Ballkani and Connah’s Quay drew 0-0 in their only previous encounter.
FC Ballkani Are Out of Form
FC Ballkani are in poor recent form after losing six and drawing once in their previous nine fixtures in all competitions.
The Gabriels ended last season with consecutive defeats against Prishtina 2-1 and Dukagjini 1-0. FC Ballkani ended that streak with their only recent victory, a 1-0 win at Hebar.
Mislav Karoglan’s side couldn’t build momentum and lost 2-0 against Botev Plodiv and 4-0 to Sileks.
The Kosovan outfit’s winless run extended to three matches after a 0-0 Conference League draw with Connah’s Quay. FC Ballkani had 69% possession and failed to register a shot on target.
Connah's Quay Are Unthreatening
Welsh side Connah’s Quay have won just once in their last six matches. They have drawn three games during that period.
John Disney’s team finished the 2025/26 campaign with a 1-1 draw with Colwyn Bay. A 1-0 friendly loss at Larne and a 1-0 away win over Queen of the South followed.
The Nomads played out a cagey goalless draw at home against FC Ballkani in the Conference League Qualifier. Connah’s Quay had eight shots and four on target but couldn’t score the winner.
Predicted Starting Lineups & Team News
FC Ballkani (4-4-2): Adnan Golubovic; Diar Vokrri, Ivica Batarelo, Gentrit Halili, Abou Dosso; Toni Domgjoni, Edvin Kuc, Anel Sabanadzovic, Albert Diene; Almedin Klinaku, Valentin Serebe
FC Ballkani have no injuries or suspensions.
Connah's Quay (4-3-3): Chris Renshaw; Joe Ferguson, James Jones, Dan Cowan, Shane Flynn; Iwan Murray, Abdi Sharif, Callum West; Michael Stone, Harry Franklin, Max Woodcock
Striker Harry Franlin is likely to lead the line after scoring 17 goals last season.