Carmarthen were beaten 6-0 at TNS in September.
THREE days after lifting the Word Cup for the second successive season, both of the finalists return to Welsh Premier League action on Tuesday night.
Already forced to switch the game from their own waterlogged Richmond Park to Port Talbot's GenQuip Stadium, winners Carmarthen Town have further woes with around half a dozen regulars either definitely absent or doubtful.
Cortez Belle will be absent through work commitments while striker Christian Doidge may be unable to make the game from his work as a Cardiff police offcier.
Liam McCreesh was unable to play on Saturday because of a leg injury, while Liam Thomas, Kyle Bassett, Luke Bowen and Corey Thomas are all receiving treatment.
"Coach Neil Smothers looks like he will start the game along with others who have recently been warming the substitutes bench," says manager Mark Aizlewood.
"In desperation I did think of registering myself to play" - Mark Aizlewood.
"In desperation I did think of registering myself to play which, had I done so and come off the bench, would have made me the oldest person to play in a Welsh Premier League fixture."
However, Carmarthen will have one new squad member available in ex-Wales Under-16 international midfielder Ceri Morgan, who signed from Cambrian & Clydach on Monday.
TNS will have a full strength squad available apart from long-term absentees Steve Evans and Scott Ruscoe.
"We are raring to go and I am confident of getting a good result," says Saints' director of football Craig Harrison.
"We know that it will be a tough game and with Airbus not playing, it is a great opportunity for us to go seven points clear at the top."
Saturday's beaten finalists Bala Town go in search of much-needed league points at home to Bangor City.
While the visitors are hoping to climb back into third place, the Lakesiders are in danger of being dragged into a relegation battle.
Recent signings Sean Thornton and Daniel Collins should be in the home squad, while City may hand a debut to new striker Jay Colbeck, who has joined on-loan from Wrexham
