Haverfordwest County AFC take on Llanelli Town AFC in the fourth round of the JD Welsh Cup on Friday evening, in what will be our final home game at LHP Stadium.

The Bluebirds have defeated Trethomas Bluebirds and Ammanford from the JD Cymru South to reach this stage, while the Reds saw off Clwb Cymric and Pill of the South Wales Premier League and Gwent County League Premier Division respectively.

Lee John’s side currently find themselves thrid in the JD Cymru South, behind Pontypridd United and Trethomas Bluebirds. The Reds have won eight, drawn six and lost one of their 15 league games to date, and are currently on an eight-game unbeaten run in all competitions.

Both sides come into the tie having had an unexpected week off, after Storm Darragh caused the postponement of all domestic matches last weekend. The Bluebirds were due to take on Briton Ferry Llansawel at LHP Stadium, while Llanelli were set to face leaders Trethomas Bluebirds.

You have to go back nearly five years for the most recent meeting betweent the sides. On that occasion, County ran out 1-0 winners at Stebonheath Park thanks to an early goal from Nicky Palmer.

There are a host of familiar faces to the Town amongst the Reds ranks, with Danny Williams, Scott Tancock and Kurtis Rees all currently plying their trade in Carmarthenshire. All three players were part of the Bluebirds squad in our first season back in the top-flight in 2020-21, and played important roles during their time at the Ogi Bridge Meadow.

Last week’s postponed fixture means this cup tie will be our final home game at LHP Stadium before we return to the Ogi Bridge Meadow on New Year’s Day to take on Aberystwyth Town. The game with Briton Ferry Llansawel has been rearranged for Saturday 4 January, with a 2:30pm kick-off time.

Llanelli Town – At a glance

Reformed – 2013

Ground – Stebonheath Park

Manager – Lee John

Captain – Joe Hopkins

Last five meetings

January 3, 2020: Llanelli Town 0-1 Haverfordwest County

December 27, 2019: Haverfordwest County 4-1 Llanelli Town

August 28, 2018: Haverfordwest County 3-0 Llanelli Town

March 27, 2018: Llanelli Town 2-0 Haverfordwest County

September 23, 2017: Haverfordwest County 3-1 Llanelli Town

Form guide

Haverfordwest County

W L W D L

Llanelli Town

W W W W D

Key player

Ethan Cann

Officials

Referee: Ryan Kenny

Assistants: Jonathon Bebee-Bryant and Ashley Davis

Fourth official: Jordan Harman

How to follow

If you’re not able to make it to LHP Stadium for the game, you can still keep up with the action by following live, play-by-play updates on our X (formerly Twitter) page.

JD Welsh Cup fourth round ties

Kick-off times are 14:00 unless stated

Friday 13 December

Haverfordwest County AFC vs. Llanelli Town AFC (19:45)

Saturday 14 December

Afan Lido vs. Cambrian United

Carmarthen Town vs. Holyhead Hotspur

Denbigh Town vs. Llanuwchllyn

Caerau Ely vs. Bala Town

Airbus UK Broughton vs. Caersws

Connah’s Quay Nomads vs. Mold Alexandra (17:20 – Live on Sgorio)

Sunday 15 December

The New Saints vs. Colwyn Bay (17:30)