Second tier sides dominate Welsh Cup last eight line-up

Saturday, 15 FebruaryCambrian United v Carmarthen Town; 14:00 GMT: An all Cymru South tie – Cambrian United made headlines by reaching the final of the Nathaniel MG Cup in 2019 while Carmarthen Town, Welsh Cup winners in 2007 will be hoping to give manager Mark Aizlewood the perfect send-off when he steps down at the end of the season.Denbigh Town v Llanelli Town; 14:00 GMT: Another all second tier sees Denbigh Town of the Cymru North in the quarter finals of the competition for the first time host the 2011 winners Llanelli Town, leaders of the Cymru South.The New Saints v Airbus UK Broughton; 14:00 GMT: Last season's beaten finalists Saints, the Cymru Premier leaders host an Airbus UK side who are top of the Cymru North and lost only once in the league this season. Saturday's gamer at Park Hall is a repeat of the 2016 final at Wrexham's Racecourse in which Saints - during Craig Harrison's first spell in charge – won 2-0.Sunday, 16 FebruaryCaerau Ely v Connah's Quay Nomads; 12:45 GMT: Cymru South side Caerau Ely have reached the last eight of the competition for the first having beaten Cymru Premier sides Barry Town United and Bala Town already in this season's competition. Nomads are the Cup holders after victory over New Saints in last season's final at Newport's Rodney Parade.

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