The venue for the Vale of Clwyd Derby between Denbigh Town and Ruthin Town has been changed.

The match, initially planned for Ruthin's Memorial Playing Fields, will now take place at Denbigh's Central Park on Boxing Day.

The change comes as Ruthin Town temporarily play at Bala Town's Maes Tegid due to work on their own pitch.

The Football Association of Wales approved the decision, made by the two clubs, to keep the game within the Vale of Clwyd during the busy festive period.

Kick-off is at 1pm, following Denbigh's traditional Boxing Day morning activities, including the Roll the Barrel event.

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This series of events is expected to draw thousands to the town.

Both clubs have agreed on an undisclosed sum to compensate Ruthin for potential lost revenue from what is traditionally a well-attended match.

Last year, a JD Cymru North record of 1,145 spectators attended the fixture at Denbigh’s Central Park.

The home side, Denbigh, won the derby with a stoppage-time goal from Paul Fleming, securing a 2-1 victory.