Prestatyn Town vs Aberystwyth Town (7.45pm)
Relegated Prestatyn Town will tomorrow night host an Aberystwyth Town side high on confidence after securing a place in the Welsh Cup Final last weekend.
Seeking a first Welsh Premier win in 15 attempts, the bottom side can take encouragement from the fact they picked up a commendable away draw in their last meeting with Aber in February.
Tomorrow evening’s game sees the injured Michael Parker and suspended James Stead miss out for Prestatyn, whose manager Gareth Wilson may promote Sam Herd and Arron White after they impressed for the reserves in the recent 4-0 triumph at Denbigh Town.
Assistant-manager Martin Jones said: “We know what we get when facing Nev’s (Powell) teams.- hard work, good organisation and a belief in what they are doing.
“Nev worked his Welsh Cup magic again last weekend and we congratulate Aber on getting to the final.
“This will ensure that none of their players will take their foot off the gas because they will all want to be involved in the final and will be out to impress.
“We need to be aware of (John) Owen, (Ryan) Wade and, of course, Declan Walker who is flying at the moment.
“However, we are determined to get a win under our belts and will be going all out to get the three points.”
Meanwhile, Prestatyn have announced that chairman Chris Tipping is stepping down from his role with immediate effect
A club statement said: “Chris has held the position for three years during which time he worked tirelessly for the club.
“Everyone connected with Prestatyn Town - officials, players and supporters - wish to place on record their thanks for his efforts during his spell at Bastion Gardens.”
Also leaving the club is vice-chair Lesley Tipping.
The Seasiders are now looking for a new chairman as well as someone to take on the roles of treasurer and commercial manager
Interested parties should contact club CEO Leigh Williams on 07817 875053 or e-mail leighwillo@yahoo.co.uk or Martin Jones via ptfc_martin@hotmail.com.
Bala Town vs The New Saints (7.45pm)
Bala Town bid to turn the tables on The New Saints at Maes Tegid tomorrow as they chase a timely boost in their quest for European football.
With hopes of automatic qualification having faded, the Lakesiders may now have to pin their hopes on the play-offs if they hope to make the Europa League for a fourth successive season, and fifth time in all.
They certainly have a score to settle tonight after suffering three 3-0 losses to the Saints this term, while having never defeated the league champions in 27 league outings.
After three straight defeats, Bala’s hopes of a top three finish will depend on some favourable end of season results, but boss Colin Caton insists it’s still all to play for.
And victory this evening would be just the tonic, even if the Lakesiders eventually have to settle for the play-offs route if they are to embark on another summer in Europe.
“We’ve needed results to go for us, which they haven’t in the last few games,” said Caton.
“But it’s about what we do, and if we have to go down the avenue of the play-offs, then so be it.
“We have done it before, and I’m confident we can do it again.
“How we do against TNS won’t cost us Europe, it’s how we do in the other games.
“We will be strong mentally, be well prepared, and there can still be lots of twists and turns.”
It is hoped skipper Chris Venables will shake off a thigh strain that kept him out of the 3-1 defeat to Cefn Druids in the last action two weeks ago.
Lewis Short could also return and forward Les Davies is also fit following his serious clash of heads with team-mate Andrai Jones in the Ancients game.
Jones, however, faces a lengthy spell on the sidelines after requiring plastic surgery on his damaged forehead and nose sustained in that collision.
Caton, who has been frustrated by the amount of free weekends in the second phase, is looking for some end of season momentum.
“Our effort was faultless against Cefn Druids, but nothing fell for us, although we need to do better in front of goal,” he added.
Results in recent weeks have gone against fourth placed Bala who have slipped five points behind their rivals Connah’s Quay and Bangor City, with the latter boosting their cause with a 1-0 win over high flying TNS in their last league outing.
The Saints, smarting from that loss, will be keen to bounce back to ensure their 13-point lead at the top does not get trimmed even further.
“The league’s done and dusted now, but we don’t want to finish the season with a whimper,” said TNS boss Scott Ruscoe.
“We want to go on and win the league by as many points as we can, and take some good form and momentum into Europe.”
