Looking forward to plenty of tasty ties in the Welsh Trophy

Albion host Llangollen Town having knocked Rhos Aelwyd out the Welsh Cup just two weeks ago,

“Everyone in tier three and below loves a nice Welsh Trophy run,” said Albion manager Phil Hudson. “But to have these runs, you’ve got to navigate yourself around difficult obstacles and this is a very, very difficult one for us.

“It’s a big game and they’ve had some good wins, a great one at the weekend, so they’ll be full of confidence.

“We’ve had a good rest and a couple of players that were carrying knocks have had a chance to get over them and we should be going there with a full-strength side and potentially a couple of new signings.”

Llangollen, who are above Cefn on goal difference in the Ardal North East League table, will be looking for new signing from Corwen, Scott Evans, to continue his good form.

“Scott has been brilliant since coming in,” said Llangollen boss Luke Maybury. “I feel like the system we play and the players we have really bring the best out of him.

“He compliments the other midfield players really well and they’ve built a great understanding already.”

Just down the road there’s another derby clash with Penycae at home to Chirk AAA.

Chirk warmed up for the game with a 2-2 North East Wales Trophy draw against Llay Welfare.

Penycae have had a superb start to the season and boss Dan Richards said: “We are in good form and confident with what we have within our group.”

Rhos Aelwyd host Penmaenmawr Phoenix on the back of a much-needed 3-2 league win over Radnor Valley.

“A deserved victory and our luck in front of goal finally changed - it should have been more also, but a welcome three points,” said Rhos boss Gareth Jones.

“Cup football is all or nothing so we’ll throw everything at our opponents.

“Morgan Jones and Sam Baldam return and Harley Davies is now back from the USA permanently which is a huge boost.”

FC Queen’s Park will now play their tie against Llanrwst United at home.

“They wanted to reverse the fixture and we’re confident of progressing to the next round,” said Park boss Craig Roberts. “The Welsh Trophy is one we’d love to go all the way in.”

Llay Welfare are also looking to make home advantage count against Menai Bridge Tigers.

“Menai have had a fantastic start to the season with a number of eye catching results,” said Llay manager Neill Hughes.

“We can see their quality and are familiar with a few of their players from their Bangor days. It’s going to be a tough test and one we are looking forward to.

“They will fancy a scalp so we need to be ready for a real battle.”

Mynydd Isa welcome Montgomery Town, with the club’s head of football, James Hollyoak, admitting: “We don’t know much about our opponents but looking at their results they have had a good start to the season so we are expecting another tough test.”

There’s plenty of North East Wales League interest still left with six sides flying the flag.

Rhostyllen are on a four-match winning run and will be confident of knocking out visitors Llanfyllin Town.

Caerwys, Yr Wyddgrug and Hawarden Rangers all hit the road with respective trips to Kerry, Cemaes Bay and Llanrhaeadr.

Saltney’s reward for getting through is a home tie against neighbours Broughton United.

Corwen certainly drew the short straw as the face a gruelling three-hour-plus trip to Gwent-based side Pentwynmawr Athletic.

There are two ties a little closer to home tonight and both feature the Ardal North West League’s leading duo.

Trearddur Bay have an Anglesey derby at Llangefni Town while there’s another near-neighbour clash as Prestatyn Town welcome St Asaph City.

Tomorrow’s other northern ties: Aberffraw v Knighton Town; Barmouth and Dyffryn Utd v Pwllheli; Berriew v Talysarn Celts; Boded v Bethesda Rovers; Cerrigydrudion v Bontnewydd; Conwy Borough v Nefyn Utd; Dolgellau v Tywyn-Bryncrug; Kinmel Bay v Penrhyndeudraeth; Llanfair Utd v Mochdre Sports; Llanidloes Town v Llanystumdwy; Llanilar v Llannefydd; Llysfaen v Cefni.

There’s one tie in the North East Wales FA Cup with Aston Park Rangers making the trip to Acton.

In the North East Wales League Trophy, Bellevue host Marchwiel Saints with both sides looking for their first win in the league-based competition.

The reserve teams from Connah’s Quay Town and Broughton United clash head-on. In midweek, Broughton drew 1-1 at Holywell United. Ieuan Rowe had Broughton ahead, only for Jack Pennington to level before the break.

NEWFA Reserves Cup ties: Llay Welfare v Llanuwchllyn; Sychdyn v Ruthin Colts; Brickfield v Lex; Cefn Alb v Penycae.