The Welsh Blood Service League Cup national winners will be crowned on Saturday when Southern winners Trefelin face Northern winners Airbus UK Broughton at Park Avenue in Aberystwyth (KO 17:15).
Here is everything you need to know.
Road to the Welsh Blood Service League Cup national final
Trefelin were 3-1 winners over Penrhiwceiber Rangers in the Southern final last weekend, after having to come from behind in their previous three ties in the competition this season.
Andy Hill’s men trailed against Cambrian United, Taffs Well and Newport City but turned those ties around to create a memorable cup run.
Airbus started their campaign with a 3-1 home win over Llandudno in Round One, before an emphatic 5-1 victory away Llay Miners Welfare.
The Wingmakers may have lost out to Colwyn Bay in the JD Cymru North title race, but they triumphed 3-2 over the Seagulls in the regional semi-finals before a 2-1 comeback win over Bangor 1876 last weekend saw them lift the Northern trophy.
Recent Form
Trefelin were beaten 3-0 by Llanelli Town on the final day of the JD Cymru South season. but still secured a fourth-place finish – their highest placing since the division was formed. Defeat at Stebonheath stands as one of only two losses in their last 17 matches in all competitions.
Airbus are unbeaten in their last 12 matches in all competitions, winning 10 of those, but suffered heartbreak on the final day of the JD Cymru North as they were beaten to the title by Colwyn Bay despite a 3-2 win over Caersws.
Head-to-head
The only previous meeting between the two sides came in the third round of the JD Welsh Cup in 2022/23. An early Ceri Williams goal gave Trefelin the lead, but Airbus scored twice in the final 10 minutes through Brad Knight and Jake Eyre to turn the tie around and progress.
Players to watch
Lee Trundle – Trefelin
If there was any thought that Trundle would play a bit-part role for Trefelin this season at 48 years old, that would have been very wrong. The striker’s goal in the Southern final last weekend – a stunning strike from the left of the box that flew into the top right corner – was his 21st in all competitions this season.
Danny Warren – Airbus UK Broughton
Warren netted twice in the national final last year as his Mold Alexandra side defeated Briton Ferry Llansawel and he has continued his red hot scoring form since signing for Airbus. The 30-year-old won the JD Cymru North golden boot with 24 goals in 27 games, while he has three in this competition this season.
Match Officials
Referee: Ieuan Lewis
Assistant Referee 1: Josh Roper
Assistant Referee 2: Luke Allsop
Fourth Official: Tegid Richards
The Venue
Park Avenue in Aberystwyth will host the Welsh Blood Service League Cup national final for the first time, after the previous two finals in the competition were held at Latham Park in Newtown.
Ticket information
Tickets for the final will be cash only on the gate, costing £5 for adults and £2 for concessions.
Television coverage
You can watch the match live on the FAW’s official YouTube channel and free streaming service, RedWall+.
