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Pair of big Flintshire derbies to open Cymru North season

Pair of big Flintshire derbies to open Cymru North season

Leader Live30-06-2025
Under the stewardship of boss Mark Allen, the Wingmakers finished as runners-up last time out, just three points adrift of champions Colwyn Bay.
Looking to go one step further this time around, Airbus begin their Cymru North season away to ambitious Buckley Town on Saturday, July 26.
There are two Flintshire derbies to open the campaign, with Johnny Haseldin's Holywell Town at home to Flint Mountain on the same day.
Also on July 26, Gresford Athletic play host to Guilsfield and Mold Alex welcome Penrhyncoch.
The league season begins with a quartet of matches scheduled for Friday, July 25.
One of these is a battle of last season's Ardal League champions, with East League winners Brickfield Rangers heading to Rhyl 1879, who triumphed in the West League.
Ardal League play-off winners Holyhead Hotspur open away to Llandudno, while Denbigh Town play host to Caersws.
Ruthin Town, who survived with a dramatic final day victory over Bangor 1876 in April, head to Newtown, who were relegated from the Cymru Premier League.
With the expansion of the top flight arriving in the 2026-27 campaign, three clubs will gain promotion from Cymru North.
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