THE weekend football fixture list has once again produced a cracking line-up.
The Tizer has gone through the weekend list for clubs in Oswestry, north Shropshire and the Welsh border to highlight the biggest matches.
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Llanrhaeadr v Llanidloes Town - Central Wales Cup, fourth round - Saturday, 2pm
A JD Cymru North derby at Tanllan represents the match of the day on the Powys border.
The home side return to action following a blank weekend while Llanidloes Town bid to recover from last week's late defeat at Buckley Town.
Player-manager Marc Griffiths returns to contention for the hosts but the villagers are without Khyam Wytton, Sam Thomas and Chris Aitken,
Griffiths said: "After having no game last weekend due to the situation at Bangor City we are all looking forward to getting back to it.
"We see the game as a welcome break from the pressures that come with being at the wrong end of the table and are looking forward to playing at home for the first time in six weeks."
Khyam Wytton is out for Llanrhaeadr.
Meanwhile Llanidloes Town manager Chris Davies expected a tough match.
He said: "When the draw was made it wasn’t what we’d hoped for as it’s one of the harder draws we could have had.
"It’s never an easy place to go and we don’t expect anything other than a tough contest come Saturday."
Davies challenged his squad to get back to winning ways and kickstart their 2022 campaign but make the trip with several injury doubts.
"We’re looking to bounce back after our gutting loss in added on time last week," said Davies. "We’re confident we’ve got more than enough to go there and get a result
"We’d had a great run leading up to the break at Christmas and we’re looking for a good win to kickstart the second half of the season off for us.
"We’ve got a lot to play for in the league and two cup competitions we feel we can go all the way in."
Four Crosses v Machynlleth - Ardal North East - Saturday, 2pm
FOUR Crosses bid to build on their morale boosting point against Dolgellau AA when Machynlleth make the trip to Foxen Manor on Saturday.
The villagers are resigned to relegation after not applying for membership of the third tier next season but have shown great improvement in recent weeks, culminating with a point at Cae Marian.
A spokesman said: "We were happy with there deserved point at Dolgellau and the new settled squad have been improving and will be looking to build on last week."
Captain Joe Clarke returns to contention while the villagers have also strengthened with the signing of midfielder Lewis Williams from JT Hughes Montgomeryshire League side Llanymynech and youth prospect Joe Wilkinson with defender Jimmy Evans arriving from Llangedwyn and Dan Carlyle from St Martins.
However departing Crosses during the window were Olly Powell and Jordan Gerrard who have both joined Salop Leisure Shropshire Premier League side Morda United.
Foxen Manor, home of Four Crosses FC.
Meanwhile Machynlleth assistant manager Daniel Roberts said the match was significant for the club in their own bid to survive.
He said: "Following last week's performance we will be looking for a big bounce back in what is a big game for us in our bid to survive the drop this season.
"Although we still have key players missing either by suspension, injury or Covid we are pleased to see Harry Vince-Holt and Dillion Browne return to the side while new signing Dale Lloyd will also be looking to get his first start for the club."
Welshpool Town v Chirk AAA - Ardal North East - Friday, 7.45pm
CHIRK AAA bid to extend their lead at the top of the Ardal North East at Welshpool Town tonight (Friday).
The Colliers regained top spot with a commanding win at Machynlleth last week but know Llanfair United remain hot on their heels and will be in action at Caersws on Friday night.
Maesydre, home of Welshpool Town FC. (Mike Sheridan/CT)
Matty Williams and Jake Simms both return from a three match suspension and striker Dale Davies is also knocking on the door after a long term ankle injury as the Colliers travel with a full squad.
Striker and January window signing Jordan MacCarter will also be bidding to to continue where he left off last week on his two goal debut.
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