England C returns to take on Wales C

England C and Wales C will meet for a third International Challenge Match at The Oval – the home of Caernarfon Town.

The fixture will take place on Wednesday, March 30 with a 7pm kick off.

The two teams were scheduled to meet in March last year, but the game was postponed due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

The last clash at the Peninsula Stadium in Salford in 2019 saw the two teams play out a 2-2 draw, while England earned a 3-2 victory at Barry Town United’s Jenner Park in 2018.

England C manager Paul Fairclough said: “We are really pleased to confirm that we’ve accepted an invitation to play this fixture against Wales C. The last two encounters between the two sides have provided plenty of entertainment and a platform for the players to progress their careers, so we’re looking forward to what should be an exciting game for all involved.”

Mark Jones, who has taken charge of the previous two fixtures in the Wales C hotseat, will once again oversee proceedings in Caernarfon.

Jones said: “After missing out on this occasion in 2020 due to the pandemic, we’re more excited than ever to be welcoming England C to The Oval.

“It will be a fantastic occasion in what will be a momentous week for Welsh football.”

The Vanarama National League and the Pitching In Isthmian, Northern Premier and Southern Football Leagues will be providing funding for England C in the fixture.

Tickets for the fixture are now available and can be purchased on the FAW website by clicking here.