FAW Welsh Cup: Blaen-y-Maes, Llangennech and Coedpoeth United take the headlines in Round Two

Lower-league underdogs Blaen-y-Maes, Llangennech, and Coedpoeth United headlined an action-packed Round Two of the FAW Welsh Cup. Fifth-tier Blaen-y-Maes became the lowest-ranked club to reach Round Three by defeating fourth-tier Ely Rangers 5-2. Meanwhile, fourth-tier sides Llangennech and Coedpoeth United both produced major upsets against higher-division opponents, advancing through dramatic penalty shootout victories over Pontardawe Town and Guilsfield respectively.

Elsewhere, cup holders Caernarfon Town beat Flint Town United 3-1, while The New Saints secured a late 2-1 win against Airbus UK Broughton. Colwyn Bay goalkeeper Mark Halstead scored a 94th-minute equalizer before saving a penalty in a shootout triumph over Buckley Town. Additionally, Newport City staged a remarkable comeback from 4-1 down to defeat Carmarthen Town 5-4 courtesy of four goals from Sam Johnson.