Nathaniel MG Cup quarter-final draws: tough tests assured for Holywell Town, Airbus & Llandudno

The Round Three draw for the 2024/25 Nathaniel MG Cup has been confirmed.

Split into Northern and Southern sections, the ties will be played on 17-18 September.

In the Northern section, cup holders The New Saints travel to Airbus UK Broughton – the early pace setters in the JD Cymru North this season.

Holywell Town are the reigning JD Cymru North champions and they are on the road at Bala Town, while Llandudno also travel to top-flight opposition in the shape of Aberystwyth Town.

The tie between Connah’s Quay Nomads and Caernarfon Town is one of two all-JD Cymru Premier matchups in Round Three, along with Penybont hosting Haverfordwest County in the Southern section.

The two remaining wildcards Cardiff City and Merthyr Town will go head-to-head, while Barry Town United will make the trip to early JD Cymru South leaders Trethomas Bluebirds.

Finally, Cardiff Met – semi-finalists in five of the last six seasons – play host to second tier Goytre United.

Northern Section

Connah’s Quay Nomads v Caernarfon Town
Airbus UK Broughton v The New Saints
Aberystwyth Town v Llandudno
Bala Town v Holywell Town

Southern Section

Penybont v Haverfordwest County
Cardiff Met v Goytre United
Cardiff City v Merthyr Town
Trethomas Bluebirds v Barry Town United

Many thanks to faw.cymru for their assistance