Youth Cup opens national draw as 32 teams learn second-round ties
The FAW has confirmed the second-round draw for the 2026/27 Arena Projects Youth Cup, with 32 teams remaining and ties scheduled for Sunday 8 November. From this round, the competition is no longer divided into northern and southern sections. Cambrian United have been paired with Connah’s Quay Nomads, while Airbus UK Broughton will host The New Saints.
Welsh Youth Cup
- Teams remaining
- 32
- Ties
- 16
- Round date
- 8 November 2026
The complete draw
Holywell Town v Treharris Athletic Western
Pontypridd United v Porthcawl Town Athletic
Llantwit Major v Merthyr Town
Cambrian United v Connah’s Quay Nomads
Penmaenmawr Phoenix v Penybont
Colwyn Bay v Cardiff Corinthians
Ton Pentre v Caernarfon Town
Pontardawe Town v Caerau Ely
Newtown v Caldicot or Abergavenny
Porthcawl v Bala Town
Trefelin v Newport Corinthians
Cardiff Met v Llanelli Town
Mold Alexandra v Tonyrefail
Airbus UK Broughton v The New Saints
Treforest v Haverfordwest County
Briton Ferry Llansawel v Undy
One place still to be settled
Newtown’s opponents are listed as Caldicot or Abergavenny. The draw announcement does not identify a winner of that outstanding first-round tie. The FAW gives the round date but does not publish individual kick-off times in this notice. Supporters should check the clubs’ arrangements before travelling, rather than treating the draw as a final matchday schedule.
Background and supporting figures
Where this sits
Northern and southern sections end at this stage, producing one national draw.
Newtown face Caldicot or Abergavenny. The outstanding first-round winner and individual kickoff times are not confirmed in the draw notice.