All-Flintshire derby among the highlights of Nathaniel MG Cup first round draw

Derby drama could be on the cards when Buckley Town host Mold Alexandra in the first round of the 2023-24 Nathaniel MG Cup.

The all-Flintshire clash is one of six Northern Section ties drawn tonight featuring 12 Cymru North clubs.

Promoted Bangor 1876 can expect a tough test when they visit last season’s Cymru North runners-up Holywell Town.

16 JD Cymru South clubs, 14 JD Cymru North and wildcard entrants Cardiff City and Swansea City were involved in the draw, which was split into Northern and Southern sections.

Before both section draws, two clubs from each region were drawn to receive byes into round two.

These were granted to Caerau Ely and Trefelin in the Southern section and Prestatyn Town and Gresford Athletic in the Northern section.

Wildcard entries Cardiff City and Swansea City will both face away fixture fixtures in round one. The Bluebirds will travel to Cambrian & Clydach Vale, while the Swans are on the road at Carmarthen Town.

FULL NORTHERN DRAW (ties to be played July 21-22)

Buckley Town v Mold Alexandra
Caersws v Guilsfield
Chirk AAA v Denbigh Town
Holywell Town v Bangor 1876
Porthmadog v Llanidloes Town
Ruthin Town v Llandudno
BYES: Gresford Athletic, Prestatyn Town