NEWTOWN host Holywell Town in JD Cymru North on Saturday with manager Nathan Leonard keen to play down the game’s importance.
Both clubs are expected to be among the candidates for promotion at the end of the season but Leonard insisted there was a long way to go.
He said: “It’s a tough game but one that won’t define either season.
“We know what to expect, they are a very strong, physical team with great experience in the spine of the team.
“They have had a great start to the season and will be looking for a reaction after last weeks loss.
“We need to concentrate on us and how we can hurt them. I believe we have the firepower to score goals we just need to start keeping clean sheets and being harder to beat.”
Guilsfield travel to Llandudno with the villagers bidding to extend their nine match unbeaten league run.
Caersws make the Friday night trip to Penrhyncoch buoyed by victory over Gresford Athletic last week to end their long wait for a second win of the season.
Assistant manager Lee Stephens said: “We are going into the game on Friday with confidence a little higher after beating Gresford last Saturday, but we do know this is going to be a tough game.
“Gari Lewis will have them set up well and will be a physical test.
“Hopefully an opportunity to pick up three points but we will not be taking this game lightly.”
Penrhyncoch boss Gari Lewis said every game was a cup final for the Roosters.
Defeat to Brickfield Rangers last week further entrenched the villagers at the foot of the table.
“Mistakes cost us once again and the missed penalty just before half-time was important,” said Lewis. “We go again on Friday and we know it will be a big game for both clubs and one we must look to get something from.”
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