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The New Saints 2-0 Carmarthen Town: The New Saints booked a home Welsh Cup quarter-final tie against Airbus UK Broughton with a convincing 2-0 win over Carmarthen Town at Park Hall. Mike Wilde swept the ball in from six yards to give the home side the lead in first half stoppage time after Carmarthen had failed to clear Chris Seargeant's free-kick. Man of the match Ryan Fraughan added a second for the hosts on the hour. Link to more on the headline and below - http://www.carmarthentownafc.com/hafan1.html

Carmarthen Town AFC have a tough draw away to Airbus UK Broughton for the quarter-final of the Welsh Cup. The draw was made by former Wales Internationals Dai Davies and John Hartson. Holders Llanelli have another away draw in the north, with a visit to Bala Town. The Reds have already had to win at Bangor City and Rhyl to reach Round 5, but the draw doesn't get any easier for Andy Legg's team, against a Bala Town team who are seeking a second semi-final in three seasons, under manager Colin Caton. TNS host Neath in a battle of the two full-time clubs, which is sure to be a thrilling encounter, while Carmarthen Town will not relish their trip to Airbus UK Broughton, which has not been a successful stadium for the Old Gold. Aberystwyth Town will be delighted to once again have a home draw against lower-League opposition as they entertain Huw Griffiths' Cefn Druids, the only non Corbett Sports Welsh Premier League side left in the Competition. Welsh Cup Quarter-Final...

Hesp and Harris fire Druids into last eight - Welsh Premier - Football - WalesOnline The fourth round of the Welsh Cup produced just one shock but the minnows covered themselves in glory as three Welsh Premier giants survived by the skin of their teeth.

Goals in each half by Steffan Williams and Nick Harrhy ensured that Carmarthen Town would enter the 4th round draw of the Welsh Cup. This win also saw the end of Tomi Morgan’s reign as first team manager. The tie was seen as a potential banana skin for Town as their opponents are one of the sides with ambitions of gaining a place in the Welsh Premier league and they also included several former Old Gold players. In addition, the EH Factors and Clothing sponsored Carmarthen Town side were without several players through suspension and injuries. In very wet conditions the home side started the game on the front foot and were soon putting pressure on the visiting defence. The opening goal came after 12 minutes when a fine move down the right hand side saw Williams burst clear and shot confidently past Tony Bird in the Bridgend goal. The next major incident of the game was an injury to Michael Lewis the home keeper. The visitors capitalised on this as Craig Lima, a former Town player, rose...

The Welsh Cup Round Three match between Carmarthen Town and Bridgend Town will now be played on Friday evening 2nd December, kick-off 7.45pm at Richmond Park.

Carmarthen Town were dumped out of the Welsh Cup by Gap Connah's Quay in a match which went into extra time. See report - http://www.carmarthentownafc.net/

Carmarthen Town AFC manager Tomi Morgan is expecting a tough game against Alliance leaders Gap Connah's Quay in the Welsh Cup today. Kick-off at Richmond Park is earlier than usual at 2pm. See Carmarthen Town website - http://www.carmarthentownafc.net/