The JD Welsh Cup second round is taking centre stage this weekend and all 12 JD Cymru Premier clubs are entering the competition, including the holders Connah’s Quay who will begin their defence of the cup against second tier Guilsfield.
Friday, 18 October
Penydarren v Pontypridd United
Goytre v Cardiff Craconians
Holyhead Hotspur v Caernarfon Town
Pen-y-bont v Cardiff Met
Flint Town United v Gresford Athletic
Bala Town v Llanrhaeadr
The New Saints v Llangollen
The excitement kicks off on Friday night with seven games taking place, and six of the top-flight clubs in action.
In the only match between two top tier sides, Pen-y-bont will take on Cardiff Met for the second time within three days after the 1-1 draw at Cyncoed Campus on Tuesday night.
Although the Archers struck late against the league front runners in midweek, Pen-y-bont remain unbeaten in six meetings with Cardiff Met (W3, D3).
After two consecutive defeats at the Oval, Caernarfon Town will hope for better luck away from home against Holyhead Hotspur from the third tier.
Flint Town United, Bala Town and The New Saints will all expect to progress into the third round as they face clubs from the second and third tiers.
Saturday, 19 October
Caersws v Y Rhyl 1879
Monmouth v Pill AFC
Buckley v Colwyn Bay
New Inn v Briton Ferry Llansawel
Penrhyncoch v Mold Alexandra
Trefelin v Newport Corinthians
Bangor 1876 v Llay Welfare
Llantwit Major v Morriston
Barry Town United v Caerau Ely
Denbigh Town v Llangefni Town
Aber Valley v Swansea University
Llannefydd v Trearddur Bay
Cardiff Bay Warriors v Rogerstone
Llanrwst v Cerrigydrudion
Cardiff Corinthians v Afan Lido
Connah’s Quay v Guilsfield
Haverfordwest County v Trethomas Bluebirds
Cambrian v Goytre Utd
Porthmadog v Airbus UK
Clwb Cymric v Llanelli
Holywell Town v Ruthin Town
Aberystwyth Town v Ammanford
Llanuwchllyn v Newtown
Penrhiwceiber v Carmarthen Town
Llandudno v Kinmel Bay
Trethomas Bluebirds are sitting at the top of the JD Cymru South, and they will aim to beat Haverfordwest County for the second time within two years after causing quite a shock in October 2022 (Tre 2-1 Hav).
After a shaky start to the season, both Aberystwyth Town and Connah’s Quay will be determined not to stumble against Ammanford and Giulsfield from the second tier.
Barry Town United will also host a JD Cymru South side, and the last three meetings between Barry Town United and Caerau Ely have ended in a draw.
Newtown face a trip to third tier Llanuwchllyn, while Briton Ferry Llansawel will be desperate to avoid embarrassment against fourth tier New Inn.
Cardiff Bay Warriors and Clwb Cymric are the only two clubs from the fifth tier still in the competition, and Clwb Cymric will welcome the 2010/11 Welsh Cup winners, Llanelli to Ocean Park on Saturday afternoon.
