The Flintshire derby between two of the Cymru Alliance's top four - league leaders Flint Town United and fourth place Buckley Town - did not live up to expectations.
Both sides were cautious and seemingly aware that any slip-up could cost them the game and their progress towards a good end to the season. The 0-0 scoreline was a fair reflection of the game. For Buckley a good finish is assured but Flint are going for the title and currently lead nearest challengers Llangefni Town by a considerable margin.
Flint's Cae-y-Castell home is impressive by Cymru Alliance standards - their raised, seated and well-covered main stand (with views of the surrounding shore an added bonus) houses some excellent facilities.
However the set-up is not deemed adequate enough to meet new FAW Domestic Licence requirements. Like Buckley Town they are working hard towards gaining it but as it stands - when Flint are crowned champions they will not be eligible for promotion to next season's newly-reduced Welsh Premier.
Though Flint have not been a top-flight team since the 1990's the ground has ironically played host to that level of football just a few years ago. When the Deeside Stadium pitch was being re-laid Connah's Quay Nomads played their home games at Cae-y-Castell.
Hopefully Flint will be able to keep their strong squad together so that when they are next challenging for the title they are eligible to take advantage of promotion.
