Colwyn Bay is set to host Kinmel Bay in the JD Welsh Cup on Friday night, with the match kicking off at 19:30. Although Kinmel Bay were initially drawn at home, the match has been switched to Colwyn Bay's Blue Turtle Arena, and all gate receipts will be donated to their lower-tier opponents. Club secretary Noamii Oakley explained that this gesture is a massive help to Kinmel Bay, who have to get their own funding. Oakley's dedication to the club extends to looking after the administration of nearly 20 teams, as well as coaching the two senior women's teams within the club. Kinmel Bay also run disability teams and regular Huddle sessions for young girls, while their junior pathway covers all age groups. The club acts as a real community hub, and their efforts are recognised and supported by their various sponsors. Three divisions currently separate the two clubs, with Colwyn Bay challenging in the top half of the JD Cymru Premier, while Kinmel Bay are just two games into their season in the North Wales Coast East Football League. However, they have seen off the challenge of two teams from higher divisions to reach this stage of the JD Welsh Cup. Manager Leon Field returned to the club five years ago, and alongside Andy Thomas and Alex Craig on the touchline, they have seen off the challenge of Chirk AAA, Llangollen Town, and Llanfair United to setup Friday's huge match against Colwyn Bay. Despite the gulf between the two teams, Kinmel Bay will stick to their principles. Field added that they're not going to change their style of play just because Colwyn Bay is a top division side. The match is expected to be a great challenge for Kinmel Bay, but they're looking forward to it. Colwyn Bay's Blue Turtle Arena is set to host a bumper crowd, which will make a significant difference to Kinmel Bay. The club is grateful for the support, and they're looking to make the most of this opportunity. The JD Welsh Cup match between Colwyn Bay and Kinmel Bay is set to be an exciting encounter, with both teams looking to make a statement.
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Colwyn Bay Faces Kinmel Bay in JD Welsh Cup
Colwyn Bay faces Kinmel Bay in the JD Welsh Cup, with the match switched to Colwyn Bay's Blue Turtle Arena, and all gate receipts going to Kinmel Bay
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