CHIRK AAA face a daunting challenge when they travel to runaway JD Cymru North leaders Colwyn Bay on Saturday.

The Colliers have lost only once in their last five games having revived their survival bid last month.

However a goalless draw at relegation rivals Penrhyncoch last weekend leaves the club still in the dogfight.

Coach Gary Jones insisted the weekend stalemate should be taken in context with the Colliers one point closer toward league safety.
Chirk head to the coast as massive underdogs on Saturday.

He said: “We are disappointed with the result at home but it was a good point in terms of our league position.”

Jones insisted the Colliers travelled to the league leaders with nothing to lose.

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Action from Chirk's clash with Penrhyncoch last week. Picture by Brian Prydden.

He said: “We travel to Colwyn Bay and will face a team in red hot form but we hope to be the team to end that. 

“Our lads are playing well, with only one loss in the last five matches, so we’ll look to frustrate the league leaders.”

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Llanrhaeadr maintain their own survival bid when they travel to Rhos Aelwyd on Saturday.

The villagers have enjoyed a fine February which has seen them climb clear of the Ardal North East League table with last week’s 4-2 win over Corwen enough to claim 11th position.

Manager Michael Barton said: "It's been a big turn around in fortunes since end of November. Picking up 20 point. It's given us a massive chance.

"The lads have given me and Callum everything in training and games and have the rewards for there efforts.

"Player availability has improved a lot as well as we were constantly changing goalkeeper and our back four. That has settled now which has obviously helped the situation.

"We also made the squad bigger in January which was also key as it was way to small.

"Rhos will be a tough game as they are flying high in the league but we go there with great confidence."

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Action from Llanrhaeadr's clash at Corwen. Picture by Gavin Billington.

The border representatives in the MMP Central Wales League North are also in action.

Four Crosses make the trip to promotion chasing Abermule having become the first club to lose to Berriew so far this season.

Llansantffraid will bid to maintain their own title tilt with the Saints venturing to Dyffryn Banw.

The Saints have maintained their challenge and along with Kerry have ensured leaders Barmouth United remain within striking distance in a thrilling title race.

Llanfyllin Town return to home soil for the visit of Bishop’s Castle with the Magpies desperate to stop the rot after a spate of heavy defeats with the club now having conceded 104 goals in the league this season.

The club have appointed Jamie Williamns as manager until the end of the season with Josh Norwood now in charge of the reserve team.

Llangedwyn bid to maintain their JT Hughes Montgomeryshire League pursuit at home to Churchstoke.

However the remainder of the league clubs will be in Llansantffraid Village Cup action with the group stages getting underway.

Four Crosses Reserves host Llanfechain while Trefonen are also in action and welcome in-form Abermule Reserves to the Pit.

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