FAW Amateur Trophy Round Three draw: When it takes place, ball numbers and how to watch
Bangor City 1876 won the FAW Amateur Trophy against Pontardawe Town. (Pic by John Smith/FAW)
The next stage of the FAW Amateur Trophy is almost here, with clubs across Wales waiting to face their next opponents.
There are plenty of intriguing names still in the competition, from former winners to sides from the lower levels of the Welsh football pyramid who have already pulled off impressive upsets.
Here’s everything you need to know ahead of the draw, including when it will take place, how to watch it and the full list of ball numbers.
When is the FAW Amateur Trophy Round Two draw?
The draw will take place at 8 pm on Thursday, October 8.
The clubs have been split into two sections for the draw, with the Northern section containing 12 teams and the Southern section featuring 20.
The resulting ties will then determine who progresses towards the latter stages of the competition.
How can I watch the FAW Amateur Trophy draw?
The draw will be available to watch online through Cymru Football TV.
Fans will need to sign up for a free account before they can watch the coverage. Sign up for a free Cymru Football TV account.
What are the ball numbers, and when will the ties be played?
Northern section
- Cerrigydrudion
- Conwy Borough
- Dolgellau AA
- FC Queens Park
- Kerry
- Kinmel Bay
- Llanidloes Town
- Llanrhaeadr Ym Mochnant
- Prestatyn Town
- Pwllheli
- Talysarn Celts
- Trearddur Bay
Cerrigydrudion will head into the draw with plenty of confidence after a big win in the previous round.
The Tier Four side thrashed Ardal North East outfit Llanfair United to book their place in the next round.
Conwy Borough are another team with a strong history in the competition. They are two-time winners, and last lifted the trophy in 2018.
Southern section
- AFC Llwydcoed
- Cardiff Cosmopolitan
- CKSV
- Clwb Cymric
- Cwmbran Celtic
- Giants Grave
- Goytre
- Knighton Town
- Margam Youth Centre
- Mumbles Rangers
- Newport Corinthians
- Penlan
- Pontarddulais Town
- Pontyclun
- Port Talbot Town
- Rhydyfelin Non Pol
- Rogerstone
- Splott Albion
- Ton Pentre
- Treherbert/Ynysygerwn
One of the standout stories comes from Rhydyfelin Non Pol, the lowest-ranked South Walian side left in the competition.
They play in the Taff & Ely Rhymney Valley League, the seventh tier of Welsh football, but produced a major upset by beating Pencoed, who are three divisions higher.
When will the matches be played?
The Third Round fixtures will be played across the weekend of October 30 to November 1, meaning the clubs will soon know exactly what stands between them and another step towards the final.
