FAW Welsh Cup round two preview

BATTLES between former Welsh Premier League clubs in the north and 
south of the principality are the stand out matches in this weekend’s 
Welsh Cup second round.

Six-time champions Barry Town, winners at Merthyr Town in round one, 
travel to Haverfordwest County with Dragons boss Gavin Chesterfield 
returning to his old club.

Meanwhile, in the northern section of the draw, four-time winners Rhyl, 
Welsh Premier League champions as recently as 2009, visit CPD 
Porthmadog.

Both clubs were relegated from the top flight last year when the 
division was cut to 12 teams, though Rhyl are currently top of the Huws 
Gray Alliance with Porthmadog fourth.

The top six in MacWhirter Welsh League division one are also in action. 
Leaders Cambrian and Clydach welcome Llandrindod Wells to the Rhondda 
and second-placed West End go up against Cardiff Corries.

Bridgend Town entertain Tata Steel tonight (Friday) and there are bound 
to be some fireworks on Bonfire Night with AFC Porth hosting Pontardawe 
Town, Bryntirion Athletic at home to Goytre and Taffs Well visiting 
Builth Wells.

Two of the minnows left in the cup face each other in the north as Spar 
Mid Wales League leaders Montgomery Town host Welsh National League 
side FC Cefn.

The second round is the last before the Welsh Premier League sides 
enter the competition as well as Blue Square Premier leaders Wrexham 
and the Exiles of Newport County.


For the full FAW 2nd Round draw click here
by David Williams