These clubs played their first cup matches in July. The clubs from the highest league entered the competition later. Several lower-league clubs have already beaten teams from higher leagues. Each club now needs one more victory to reach the last 16.
The third-round matches will be played on 13 and 14 November. Mochdre Sports will play away against Connah’s Quay Nomads on Friday evening. The other lower-league clubs will play on Saturday. The Friday match starts at 7.45pm GMT. Several Saturday matches start at 2pm.
Blaen-y-Maes have scored 20 goals in four cup matches
Blaen-y-Maes have scored 20 goals in four cup matches, including a 5-2 victory over Ely Rangers in the previous round. The Swansea Senior League side now travel to Holyhead Hotspur, who reached this stage by beating Caersws and then winning 4-3 away to Bala Town.
Managers Kyle Barrett and Adam Gray said the local community strongly supports the team. Blaen-y-Maes have never reached this round before. Their next opponent, Holyhead Hotspur, play in Cymru North.
Mochdre will play Connah’s Quay, who have won the Welsh Cup twice. Mochdre reached this round after victories against NFA, Machynlleth, Pwllheli and Llysfaen. In the league, Mochdre have won only one of their first four matches.
| Match | Start time, GMT |
|---|---|
| Connah’s Quay Nomads v Mochdre Sports, Friday | 7.45pm |
| Holyhead Hotspur v Blaen-y-Maes, Saturday | 2pm |
| Llangennech v Newport City, Saturday | 2pm |
| Rockspur v Pontarddulais Town, Saturday | 2.15pm |
| Trefelin v Coedpoeth United, Saturday | 5.30pm |
One fourth-level club will reach the last 16
Rockspur and Pontarddulais Town meet at Goytre United’s Glenhafod Park. Both play in the West Wales Premier League, where their September meeting ended 1-1. Rockspur lead the league after ten wins from 12 games, while Pontarddulais are seventh. Rockspur eliminated Evans & Williams; Pontarddulais beat Goytre United 3-1.
Llangennech are second in the West Wales Premier League. They will play at home against Newport City. Llangennech previously beat Llanrumney United, Cwmamman United, Cwmbran Town and Pontardawe Town in this competition.
Coedpoeth United are another lower-league club in the third round. They beat Penyffordd Lions, Welshpool Town and St Asaph City. They then defeated Guilsfield on penalties. Their next opponent is Trefelin from the Cymru Premier league.