Walsh and Poole secure win for Bluebirds

Cardiff City opened up Phase Two of the Adran Premier with a 2-1 win over Aberystwyth Town. Iain Darbyshire’s side survived a late scare as Aberystwyth pulled a goal back. Catherine Walsh netted her 10th of the season after 17 minutes as Cardiff took control. Phoebie Poole came off the bench to make it two with four minutes remaining. Poole getting her 11th league goal of the season as she leads the goal scoring charts. Libby Isaac pulled a goal back in the second minute added time as the visit

Cardiff City stroll to Adran Trophy semi-finals after seeing off Barry Town

Cardiff City cruised into the semi-final of the Adran Trophy with a 4-1 win over Barry Town. Megan Saunders opened the scoring for the Bluebirds in 24 minute after Cardiff had dominated the opening 20 minutes. Captain Siobhan Walsh added a second after 32 minutes send the host in two up at the break. Catherine Walsh added a third on 55 minutes before Zoe Atkins got Cardiff’s fourth on 65 minutes. Anna Houghton got a goal back for Barry in the 68th minute, shortly after coming on the pitch. Car

Superb Danielle Green brace gives Cardiff routine win over Pontypridd

A brace from Danielle Green gave Cardiff City a routine win over Pontypridd Town at USW Sport Park. Ffion Price open the scoring for The Bluebirds after 16 minutes with another long-range strike. Catherine Walsh added the second after 56 minutes and Danielle Green then added two more in the 63rd and 90th minute. Cardiff remain in third level on points with Cardiff Met and four points off leaders Swansea. Pontypridd are still in fifth and are three points behind fourth-placed Aberystwyth with o

Barry Town United v Cardiff City: Match Report

Two second half goals give the Bluebirds the win over Barry Town United at Jenner Park. Cardiff City pick up the win after a tough game against The Linnets. Zoe Atkins got Cardiff’s first early in the second half after a goalless first half. Catherine Walsh made it two on the hour with Ffion Price picking up two assists. Cardiff had the better chances in the first half but Barry looked dangerous on the break utilising quick counter attacks. The host pressed and put the visitors under pressure

Cardiff City on cloud nine after cruising to victory over Caldicot

Cardiff City secured their passage to the next round of the FAW Women’s Cup as they comfortably beat Caldicot Town 9-1. Megan Saunders opening the scoring after just six minutes for the Bluebirds. Danielle Green struck twice before the 25 minute mark and Catherine Walsh added a fourth just after half an hour. Green then competed a first half hat trick on 36 minutes to give the host a 5-0 lead at the break. Ffion Price scored after 51 minutes and 54 minutes Lisa Owen scored from the spot. Lily B

Cardiff City in routine win at Port Talbot as Phoebie Poole scores brace

Cardiff City opened up their Adran Premier campaign in perfect style with a 4-0 victory over Port Talbot Town at Victoria Road. Phoebie Poole – Cardiff’s top goal scorer last season – picked up where she let off with a brace, meanwhile, an own goal from Chelsey Harris and then Zoe Atkins gave the Bluebirds a comprehensive victory. The Bluebirds put their host under pressure and could have had more goals but for some good saves from Emily Roberts. A bright start from Cardiff saw Megan Saunders

Cardiff City v Millwall

Cardiff City will welcome Millwall to the Cardiff City Stadium on Saturday in the Championship. Cardiff are unbeaten in their opening three Championship matches, while Millwall suffered their first defeat on Tuesday at home to Fulham. Cardiff have won one and drawn two so far this season. Aiden Flint scoring a late equaliser on Tuesday night at Peterborough United to earn a vital away point for the Bluebirds. Cardiff have five points and sit in 9th place in the table. Millwall have two points

Cardiff City Women snap up Seren Watkins and Zara Pernalete

Cardiff City Women have today announced the signings of Seren Watkins and Zara Mujica Pernalete Both players make the move having played in the Welsh Premier Women’s League for the past season. Highly-rated goalkeeper Zara Mujica Pernalete joins from Abergavenny Town and central midfielder Seren Watkins moves on from Pontypridd Town. Both appeared in Cardiff’s 2-1 friendly defeat to Keynsham Town as the Bluebirds begin their preparations for the 2021/22 season. Mujica won plaudits with her pe

The key battles in the Welsh Premier Women's League Cup final

Swansea City and Cardiff City will face off for the first piece of silverware in Welsh Women’s football in the Welsh Premier Women’s League Cup final at Dragon Park. The fixture will mark the fourth meeting of the side this season, with Swansea winning all three of the sides previous meetings with 3-0, 6-1 and 6-0 victories. Ahead of the showpiece final, we look at some of the key battles on the pitch. It has been an incredible season so far for Cardiff’s Phoebie Poole. The young forward has

Phoebie Poole marks Cardiff City Stadium debut with sublime hat-trick

Phoebie Poole scored a perfect hat-trick as Cardiff City defeated Briton Ferry Llansawel 6-0 at the Cardiff City Stadium. The victory at the home of Welsh football secures at a minimum a third-placed finish for the Bluebirds with one league game remaining. Zoe Atkins graced the national stadium turf with the opening goal before doubling her tally to take her up to third in the scorer charts. In between Atkins’ brace, Phoebie Poole scored her first of three and now stands as the divisional top

Swansea City top League Cup group after hitting Cardiff City for six

Swansea City topped their League Cup group as they hit South Wales rivals Cardiff City for six at Ocean Park Arena. Three goals in either half helped Colin Staples’ side to a convincing victory. The Swans had to wait until almost the half-hour to score but then the goals came. Ria Hughes first netted before two goals in two minutes from Stacy John-Davis and Tija Richardson. Stand-in skipper Emma Beynon then scored a brace in the second-half before a sublime strike from Katy Hosford to make fo

Cardiff City extend unbeaten run by casting aside Cyncoed

Cardiff City claimed a 3-0 victory over Cyncoed Ladies at Leckwith Stadium in the Welsh Premier Women’s League. The win moves Cardiff into third spot in the WPWL moving above Port Talbot Ladies and Abergavenny Ladies. Cyncoed remain in sixth after back to back defeats. First half goals from Zoe Atkins and Catherine Walsh gave the home side a 2-0 lead at the break. Atkins added a third after 79 minutes before Seren Watkins saw red after continuing to argue with the referee. After a frantic sta

Cardiff City Women v Cyncoed Ladies: LIVE match updates

Cardiff City claimed a 3-0 victory over Cyncoed Ladies at Leckwith Stadium in the Welsh Premier Women’s League. The win moves Cardiff into third spot in the WPWL moving above Port Talbot Ladies and Abergavenny Ladies. Cyncoed remain in sixth after back to back defeats. First half goals from Zoe Atkins and Catherine Walsh gave the home side a 2-0 lead at the break. Atkins added a third after 79 minutes before Seren Watkins saw red after continuing to argue with the referee. After a frantic sta

Abergavenny notch up fourth league win in-a-row after demolition of Cardiff

Abergavenny maintained their 100% start to the season by demolishing Cardiff City 4-0 at Leckwith Stadium. Two penalties in either half from Mali Summers, coupled with goals from Amy Thrupp and Lyndsey Davies secured a convincing victory for the Pennies. Cardiff City also had Ffion Price sent off in a miserable afternoon for the Bluebirds. The result sees Craig Morgan-Hill’s side stay in third-place however they have played a game less than Cardiff City and Swansea City. Ian Darbyshire’s sid

Championship Preview: Middlesbrough V Cardiff City

Cardiff City have stormed into the play-off places after a winning run of six games. This weekend they will travel to their former manager’s team Middlesbrough, one of the teams now looking to knock City out of the top six. In midweek Middlesbrough were beaten 3-1 at home by Bristol City, while Cardiff travelled to Bournemouth and picked up a 2-1 win. Middlesbrough were blown away in the first half against Bristol City as the Robins took a three-goal lead. Dael Fry got a late consolation for Bo

Championship Preview: Cardiff City v Preston North End

Cardiff City welcome Preston to the Cardiff City Stadium on Saturday in the Championship. The Bluebirds have won their last four games and are unbeaten in six matches. The run has seen the Welsh club move to seventh in the table. Preston, who currently sit 13th have lost three of their last six, but have won two both away from home. Cardiff have won the last two meetings of the teams both at Deepdale. Preston have picked up a draw and win on their last two visits to Cardiff. The overall record

Isaak Davies and Rubin Colwill sign new deals with Cardiff City

Cardiff City have announced that Rubin Colwill and Isaak Davies have signed new deals with the club until 2023. 18-year-old Colwill from Neath, made his Cardiff City debut as a late sub during the club’s 3-1 win over Coventry City. He came on to replace Welsh international Harry Wilson in 92nd minute. Speaking after signing the new deal the midfielder said: “I was over the moon on the weekend. It was great to come on and make my debut. I’m delighted with my new contract too. “From joining the

Championship Preview: Cardiff City V Coventry City

Coventry City will visit Cardiff City Stadium this weekend to face Cardiff. The Bluebirds have seen a upturn in form since the arrival of Mick McCarthy having picked up two wins and two draws. Coventry have one just one of their last six matches. Cardiff are six points ahead of the Sky Blues in the table. Coventry won the reverse fixture in November by a goal to nil. Tyler Walker got the goal in the game at St Andrews. This was Coventry’s first win against Cardiff since a 1-0 win in 2007. In be

Championship Preview: Cardiff City V Millwall

Millwall will travel to Cardiff on Saturday in the Championship. Mick McCarthy will come up against his former club in his first home game for Cardiff. The Bluebirds came from two behind on Wednesday, to rescue a draw at Barnsley. A result which stopped a run of six defeats. Millwall drew with promotion chasing Watford on Tuesday. Both sides have 30 points so far this season with Cardiff being 15th and Millwall 16th. Cardiff are above on goal difference. Cardiff’s draw on Tuesday comes after th
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