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How did tonight’s Nathaniel MG Cup second round draw pan out?

Darren Thomas of Caernarfon Town will face his former club Porthmadog in the Nathaniel MG Cup second round. Picture: Caernarfon Town FC – diolch

Caernarfon Town v Porthmadog is one of the most attractive second round ties in the Nathaniel MG Cup draw made this evening.

And it is good news for those who want to see a ‘giant’ eliminated early – The New Saints have landed a home test against Connah’s Quay Nomads.

Following the weekend’s round one ties, the second round draw for the 2023/24 Nathaniel MG Cup took place today (Monday 24 July).

The draw took place at the Marston’s Stadium, home of Afan Lido FC – the inaugural winners of the competition in 1993.

Lido also lifted the trophy the following year and again in 2012, meaning only The New Saints and Barry Town United have done so on more occasions.

Wildcard entry Cardiff City have been drawn away against Haverfordwest County, while Swansea City are on home turf against Caerau Ely.

In the Northern section, last season’s JD Cymru Premier top two TNS and Nomads will meet again just as they did in round two last year.

Reigning champions Bala Town are away from home at Ruthin Town.

The ties will take place on 4/5 August.

2023/24 Nathaniel MG Cup second round draw in full:

Northern section

Colwyn Bay v Airbus UK Broughton
Buckley Town v Denbigh Town
Newtown v Guilsfield
Caernarfon Town v Porthmadog
Bangor 1876 v Gresford Athletic
Ruthin Town v Bala Town
Prestatyn Town v Flint Town United
The New Saints v Connah’s Quay Nomads

Southern section

Trefelin v Abertillery Bluebirds/Ammanford
Briton Ferry Llansawel v Llantwit Major
Taffs Well v Cardiff Met
Llanelli Town v Pontypridd United
Penybont v Afan Lido
Barry Town United v Aberystwyth Town
Swansea City v Caerau Ely
Haverfordwest County v Cardiff City