ANOTHER weekend of football is nearly upon us with vital points up for grabs.
The County Times previews three of the stand out fixtures taking place in Powys this weekend.
Wherever you are going this weekend, keep on supporting Welsh pyramid football.
Newtown v Caernarfon Town - JD Cymru Premier - Saturday, 2.30pm
Newtown take on Caernarfon Town at Latham Park this Saturday knowing that a win combined with defeat for Penybont could see them guaranteed a top three spot for the first time since 1998.
The Robins finished runners up that year to qualify for a debut European outing, losing to Latvian champions Skonto Riga in the UEFA Cup, and Chris Hughes' side will surely be dreaming of a fifth appearance in continental competition.
Standing in their way on Saturday will be Caernarfon Town who arrive on the back of a 4-0 demolition of Flint Town United in midweek.
However the Robins have won all four meetings between the clubs this season to date without conceding a goal.
Defender Kieran Mills-Evans has returned to contention after a four month injury lay-off but Callum Roberts is a major doubt with a shoulder injury.
Action from Newtown's victory over Flint Town United last week. Picture by Dave Evans.
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Llanfair United v Cefn Albion - Ardal North East - Saturday, 2.30pm
LLANFAIR United host title rivals Cefn Albion in a must win game on Saturday.
United will also bid to bring the curtain down on their home programme on a high against the Wrexham side which has endured a turbulent week after vacating the home of their landlords, Cefn Druids, and moving to Brickfield.
United manager Lawrence Wilson said: "Being the last home game of the season we want to finish strong in front of the fans.
"It’s a big game for both sides as we will be wanting to get the three points to keep the pressure on the other teams around us, Cefn Albion being one of them.
"We know we will be in for a tough game as they beat us 4-2 away this season so we will be ready for the challenge ahead."
Llanfair United's Ivor Owen Stand at Mount Field. Picture by Catrin Roberts.
Builth Wells v Forden United - MMP-NL Mid Wales League East - Saturday, 2.30pm
BUILTH Wells host Forden United on Saturday as the Bulls bid to take a major step toward the MMP-NL Mid Wales League East title.
However the villagers will pose a test for the Bulls having also stunned Brecon Corries last month.
Bulls manager Stuart Turpin said: "Forden have been going well so the boys will have to be on top of their games in this one. No reserves game this week so we are hoping for a big crowd."
Meanwhile United manager Jonny Roberts called for his side to raise their game.
He said: "We’re looking forward to another journey down south. We managed to win against Brecon who are up at the top of the table and now we’ll try and do the same against a strong Builth side.
"We need a response and a good performance after our loss last weekend."
The Lant, Builth Wells FC. Picture by Andy Dakin.
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