PRESTATYN Town and Rhyl will come up against top-flight opposition in the JD Welsh Cup third round.

The Seasiders face a stern test of their credentials when they welcome Caernarfon Town to the Motion Finance Stadium, with the Canaries impressing considerably during their first season in the JD Welsh Premier League under manager Sean Eardley.

Things are not much easier for the Lilywhites, who go on their travels to Chris Hughes’ Newtown looking to cause a major upset.

Huws Gray Alliance leaders Airbus Broughton host Porthmadog in a game that Wingmakers’ striker Joe Chaplin will be looking to put one over on his former club, with plenty of derby bragging rights as stake during Bangor City’s home clash with Holyhead Hotspur.

Flint Town United will be aiming for a shock in their home clash with Bala Town, with Cwmbran Celtic rewarded with a potential money-spinning tie with all-conquering champions The New Saints.

Lock Stock Welsh Alliance Division One leaders Llangefni Town go in search of the biggest win in their history when they welcome Llanelli Town, with holders Connah’s Quay Nomads making the short trip to Guilsfield.

JD Welsh Cup third round draw: Airbus Broughton vs Porthmadog, Goytre United vs Carmarthen Town, Cwmbran Celtic vs The New Saints, Barry Town United vs Aberbargoed Buds/Penybont, Bangor City vs Holyhead Hotspur, Denbigh Town vs Cambrian and Clydach, Prestatyn Town vs Caernarfon Town, Guilsfield vs Connah’s Quay Nomads, Cwnmamman/Blaenrhondda vs Aberystwyth Town, Llangefni Town vs Llanelli Town, Newtown vs Rhyl, Ton Pentre vs Cardiff Met, Flint Town United vs Bala Town, Treharris/ BF Llansawel vs Llandudno, Haverfordwest County vs Pontypridd Town, Ynysddu Welfare vs Cefn Druids.