40 metres apart: Cwmbran's closest derby finally on

Two clubs separated by just 40 metres meet for the first time in 16 years.

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What happened. Cwmbran Celtic host Cwmbran Town on Tuesday for their first meeting in 16 years after Celtic's relegation to the third tier.

• Nottingham Forest and Notts County are closest senior pro rivals in England.
• Dundee's Dens Park and Tannadice are 0.17 miles apart.
• Lee Trundle set to make Cwmbran Town debut.

“We think it's the closest derby in the UK and one of the closest in the world.”

— Steve Fry

The derby kicks off the season in the Ardal South-East League.

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