Briton Ferry Llansawel 2-0 Llanelli Town: Lucy Powell wonder free kick helps Ferry to Title

The first half saw Llanelli soak up the Reds pressure and restrict the chances of the home team. Ferry were unable to create any real openings and the sides went in level at the break. The win along with other results means The Reds will be crowned as Adran South Champions for the second season Laura-May Walkley tried to slide the ball into the path of Alison Witts, but it was put out for a corner. Ferry tried a quick short corner but were unable to create a clear chance. Alison Witts picked

Llanelli Town 0-6 Briton Ferry Llansawel: Walkley double inspires Ferry Victory

Llanelli tried to make if difficult for the Reds during the first half playing deep and defending in numbers. Ferry did manage to make the breakthrough after 28 minutes when Fleur Jenkins opened the scoring. Five minutes later Laura-May Walkley added a second sending Ferry into half time two up. The Reds controlled the second half and barely allowed Llanelli out of their half. Fleur Jenkins added her second after 55 minutes before Alison Witts add two more with Walkley also getting her second.

Cardiff City Under 19 1-1 Briton Ferry Llansawel Under 19: Late Bluebirds penalty denies Reds three points

A 85th minute penalty for Adran South Under 19 leaders Cardiff City denied the Reds a huge away win. Gwen Strang had given the Reds the lead in the 24th minute but the host rescued a point though Mali Ackerman's penalty. Ridings was hand once again to cut out a dangerous cross from the right. Lucy Malin sending the ball into the box but Ridings able to clear. Malin tried to work her way into the box from the right but was stopped in her tracks by Ella Greenway. Madison Lloyd got the ball on t

Cymru crash to Nations League relegation after cool as ice visitors seal win

by Martin Townley, Impetus Cymru correspondent at the Cardiff City Stadium (2/12/23). Above: Iceland’s opening scorer Hildur Antonsdóttir (on ground) celebrates after putting her side ahead. Photo: Rob Mellor for Impetus. Iceland secured third place in Nations League A Group Three with a 2-1 victory over Cymru at Cardiff City Stadium. In a must-win game to avoid relegation to Nations League B, Cymru pressed forward in the first half and created several chances. As it has been for much of this

Taffs Well unbeaten in seven after beating Llantwit Major

Taffs Well moved into sixth spot in the JD Cymru South after a 3-1 win over Llantwit Major at Lon Melin Wynt. Joshua Pope give the visitors the lead in the first half added time after Llantwit keeper Ryley Allen had made some good saves to keep them at bay. Captain Vaughn Fowler added the second six minutes into the second half. Former Llantwit player Cameron Gauci made it 3-0 on 70 minutes leaving the host with a huge task. Charlie Hanson-Taylor headed a goal back in added time for Llantwit.

Briton Ferry 11-0 Pontardawe: Dream Debut for Five Star Witts

Alison Witts made a dream start to her Briton Ferry career as she smashed five goals in the Reds 11-0 win over Pontardawe. On a hot and sunny afternoon the Adran South Champions made a winning start to their title defence. After a cagey opening few minutes, Ferry started to gain control and created several chances. Mollie Jones causing Pontardawe trouble with her pacey runs. It was Jones who got the opening goal 26 minutes into the game, as the Reds pressure started to tell. The Reds added two

Adran South Fixtures released

Adran South holders Briton Ferry Llansawel today found out their fixtures for the 2023/2024 season as the Reds look to defend their title. The champions will start with a home game as Pontardawe Town will be the visitors to Road Old on September 3rd. The sides met five times last season with the Reds winning all five games. The first away trip for Rhys James' side will be a trip to Cascade YC. The two teams fought over the Adran South title last year and will both be looking to strike an early

Cymru prepare for USWNT clash

Above: Cymru head coach Gemma Grainger speaking to the media ahead of today’s game with the World Champions. Photo: FAW Gemma Grainger and her Cymru squad are in California as they prepare to face the USA as part of the World Champions’ preparations to defend their trophy. The match will be the first time that two sides have met. The US beat the Netherlands in the 2019 World Cup final with a 2-0 win in Paris. Cymru will be without captain Sophie Ingle, who is suspended but the experienced Ang

Adran Leagues Team of the Season 2022/23

The Adran Leagues have come to end for 2022/23 – a season that has seen the contued growth of women’s football in Cymru. Cardiff City won the Adran Premier and the FAW Women’s Welsh Cup while Cardiff Met secured the Adran Trophy. Wrexham will go into the Adran Premier next season after their Adran North win and play-off success over Adran South Champions Briton Ferry Llansawel. Pontypridd United once again won the Adran Plate conference and The New Saints made the top four of the Adran Premier

Penybont 2-5 TNS: McManus Double helps Saints to Win

A double from Declan McManus helped The New Saints to a 5-2 win over Penybont at SMD Glass Stadium. Saints who had lead 2-0 at half time were pegged back to 2-1 but hit two in two minutes to put the game beyond Penybont. McManus struck first in the 31st minute after what had been an even contest to that point. Daniel Redmond made it two in the 39th minute as the Saints threaten to run away with the game. Penybont came out for the second half and put their visitors under pressure. The pressure t

Dragons roar on return to Cardiff

by Martin Townley at the Cardiff City Stadium for Impetus (8/4/23). Above: Jess Fishlock, who scored Cymru’s opening goal, battles her way through Northern Ireland tackles. Photo: Perry Dobbins. Cymru roared to a victory over Northern Ireland on their first game in Cardiff since their historic World Cup Play-off win. Over 6,800 fans set a record attendance for a Cymru friendly as Gemma Grainger’s side outclassed Northern Ireland. Cymru controlled the first half and created plenty of chances.

Cascade YC 3-5 Briton Ferry Llansawel: Late drama as Champions beat Cascade in added time

Briton Ferry left it late to win on the day they were crowned champions of the Genero Adran South. Two goals in added time from Laura-May Walkley and Manon Thomas ensured a Ferry win against a Cascade side that looked to spoil the champions party. The Adran South Champions went to Cascade but the home team were out to soil the celebrations. Cascade started the game well and were putting the Reds under pressure early on. Ferry were forced to be patience but took the lead thanks to Megan Kearle c

Kieffer Moore header secures narrow Wales win over Lativa

Kieffer Moore got the only goal as Wales beat Latvia by a goal at Cardiff City Stadium. Moore’s first-half header was enough for the win. After Cymru had controlled most of the game and had the better possession it took to the 40th minute for Kieffer Moore to open the scoring. Cymru had chances throughout the half and Moore went close as did Ethan Ampadu. Harry Wilson also saw two shots blocked and a late chance saved. Cymru continued the same way in the second half as they looked to get the s

Grainger announces Cymru squad for Pinatar Cup

Cymru manager Gemma Grainger has named her first squad after Cymru narrowly missed out on qualifying for the World Cup. There are many familiar names in the squad including Jess Fishlock, Helen Ward, and captain Sophie Ingle. There are also returns for Esther Morgan, Hannah Cain, Josie Green, and Ceri Holland along with a first call-up for Bethan Davies. Davies will be joining the squad mid-way though the Pinatar Cup to allow Safia Middleton-Davies to join the under 19’s in Portugal for a min

BROCK BRACE SINKS TOWN

Two first half goals from Tyler Brock gave the Reds all three points despite a late goal from Ammanford. After leading at the break, the Red’s had to dig deep in added time as Jordan Langley pulled a goal back in the last minute. Ammanford pushed to get a second but were unable to find a second. The win moves Briton Ferry into 3rd place (dependent on other results over the weekend) and keeps the top of the JD Cymru South tight. The Reds remain unbeaten so far this season with six wins and five

Grainger signs new Cymru deal

Above: Cymru head coach Gemma Grainger, who today signed a new deal with the FAW. Photo: FAW. Cymru head coach Gemma Grainger has signed a new contract with the FAW to extend her time as the national team manager. The news comes after Cymru narrowly missed out on a place at next years World Cup. Grainger will guide the Dragons into qualifying for both the 2025 Euros and the 2027 World Cup. The 2023 World Cup campaign was Grainger’s first as Cymru boss and the former England assistant coach too

Cascade 0-4 Briton Ferry Llansawel: Reds Return to Top of Adran South

Briton Ferry Llansawel returned to the top of the Adran South with a 4-0 win over Cascade. In their first game of 2023 the Reds outclassed Cascade in a comprehensive win. Lowri Baker got the opening goal on 45 minutes to send the Reds in one up at the break. Megan Kearle added a second after 54 minutes. Jess Denscombe added a third after 78 minutes. Megan Kearle adding a fourth on 89 minutes. The start of the game was a little scrappy with the heavy rain making conditions difficult. The Reds a

Five-star Barry hit the Bullseye as they thrash Swansea Uni

Josh Bull came off the bench to score and set up one on his debut as Barry hammered Swansea Uni 5-0. After a goal less first half which Barry dominated Lee Kendall’s side hit five second half goals. Josh Graham got the first goal after 52 minutes before Curtis McDonald double the lead two minutes later. Josh Bull got Barry’s third on 71 minutes five minutes after coming on. Callum Sainty made it four on 79 minutes before Bull set up Kayne McLaggon for a fifth after 81 minutes. Barry go four po

Briton Ferry sweep aside Goytre to keep on Barry Town's tails

Briton Ferry Llansawel remain hot on the heels of Barry Town after winning 4-1 against ten-man Goytre United at Old Road. Luke Bowen got the opening goal for Briton Ferry just three minutes into the game and that was followed up by substitute Jasper Payne who added a second just before the half-hour mark, but within five minutes Jordan Edwards was able to pull one back. Goytre’s task of getting back into the game was made more difficult in the 38th minute. Eliot Thomas being given a straight r
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