Posted: Fri 3rd Mar 2023

Updated: Fri 3rd Mar

International football coming to Flintshire as Buckley Town plays host to Wales vs Scotland U19 match later this month

News and Info from Deeside, Flintshire, North Wales
This article is old - Published: Friday, Mar 3rd, 2023

Buckley Town Chairman Chris Edwards said he is ‘proud’ the club will host a Wales vs Scotland U19 match later this month.

Wales’ under-19 football team will face Scotland in a friendly double-header to prepare for their UEFA European U19 qualifying campaign.

The first match will take place on Thursday, March 23rd at Buckley Town with a 6:30 pm kickoff time.

The second game will be played at Colliers Park three days later, but it will be behind closed doors.

The upcoming fixtures are part of Cymru Under-19’s preparations for their UEFA European U19 qualifying campaign, which is set to begin later this year.

The team is placed in Group 12 with England, Austria, and Montenegro.

The Welsh squad will be hoping to make a strong start in the competition and qualify for the final tournament.

Chris Edwards, expressed his excitement at hosting the prestigious match, saying: “We’re extremely proud that the FAW have chosen The Globe to host such a prestigious match.”

“It’s testament to the countless hours that our amazing facilities team puts into preparing and maintaining our home ground, and we can’t wait to welcome the teams.”

The double-header against Scotland is expected to provide valuable experience for the Welsh squad as they gear up for the qualifying campaign.

Cymru’s squad selection, led by Rob Edwards, will be critical for the team’s chances in the competition.

The upcoming friendly matches provide a platform for players to showcase their talent and stake a claim for a spot in the final squad.

The match at the Globe is a chance for Cymru fans in Flintshire to watch the next generation of Welsh football talent.

Tickets for the Buckley Town match will be available at the gate with prices of £5 for adults, £3 for concessions, and free entry for those under 16.

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