THERE will be plenty of excitement around Connah's Quay Nomads today.

Nomads make their way to Newtown in the Welsh Premier League tonight knowing that a positive result will see them regain top spot.

That trip to Latham Park will come after Nomads have found out their Scottish Challenge Cup semi-final opponents with the draw scheduled for 1pm.

Nomads are ball number one, with Ross County and Edinburgh City also safely into the last four, the trio to be joined by either Bohemians or East Fife.

Captain George Horan is delighted Nomads secured a semi-final spot, coming from a goal down to beat Queen's Park at Hampden Park last Friday night.

"It's great for us, great for the club, great for the league," said Horan. "Brilliant. What an occasion."

Former Chester defender Horan scored the equaliser before another ex-Blue, Michael Wilde, won it.

The centre-back was proud to net at the home of Scottish football, saying: "Amazing. This could be one of the last years, so it was a bit emotional. Mum and dad are here, so I am made up."

For Horan and Nomads, attentions turn to the bread and butter of the league. The Flintshire outfit slipped to second place after The New Saints beat Barry Town United 2-0 last weekend.

Nomads boss Andy Morrison insists his side will be ready for the challenge at Newtown after celebrating their win in Scotland.

"It will be a tough game against a really, really tough Newtown team," said Morrison. "We will be back champing at the bit again."

Opposite number, Chris Hughes, will be eager for his side to boost their top six hopes with a positive result.

Hughes said: “Whatever side we put out will be a strong side because we’ve got a good squad now."

Michael Wilde will miss out for Nomads as he starts a three-game ban.