Match Centre Adran Trophy: Wrexham v Briton Ferry Llansawel
- martintownley27
- 7 days ago
- 3 min read
Updated: 3 days ago
This Sunday Briton Ferry Llansawel make the trip to North Wales to face Wrexham in the Adran Trophy Semi Final.
Match Info:
Opponents: Wrexham
Venue: The Rock
Ticket Info: TBC
Kick Off: 14:00
Opposition Focus:
This weekend see’s the Reds face Wrexham at The Rock in the Adran Trophy Semi Final. Last season saw Ferry reach this stage but lose out on a final place to eventual winners The New Saints. Wrexham also made this stage last season losing to Swansea City. Both teams will be looking to make the extra step this season and make the final.
Wrexham’s route to the semi final saw them beat Llandudno 9-0 in the first knockout round. A hat trick from Mariam Mahmood and doubles from Rosie Hughes and Katie Barker helping them to victory. Their semi final saw a thrilling 2-2 draw with Aberystwyth with Wrexham winning on penalties. Faye Hillier-Knox with the deciding kick to send Wrexham in the semi final.
Wrexham currently top the Adran Premier two points ahead of Cardiff City, The Bluebirds having a game in head. Wrexham have won nine of their 12 games but fell to defeat in their last match. In a crunch match between the top two Erin Lovett turned the ball into her own net to give Cardiff City the lead at Cardiff International Sports Campus. Faye Hillier-Knox equalised for Wrexham on the hour mark but Cardiff showed why they are champions as they won the game in added time thanks to a Fiona Barry strike in the fifth minute of added time.
Wrexham will feel confident going into this match after overturning a two goal lead for Briton Ferry Llansawel at The Renewable Centre Stadium earlier this season. Jade Crofts and Meg Kearle both scoring for the Reds but goals from Mahmood, Ava Suckley, Kate Barker, Rosie Hughes and Natalie Clark gave Wrexham the win.
The Reds won two of the meetings between the sides last season with a 3-0 win at home and a 3-1 win at Stok Cae Ras. The Reds will be looking to secure their first Adran Trophy final when they step out at the Rock.
How to get there:
From Briton Ferry, take the A474 toward Neath. Follow signs for A465 (Heads of the Valleys Road). Join the A465 (Heads of the Valleys), Join the A465 eastbound toward Hirwaun / Merthyr Tydfil / Abergavenny. Stay on the A465 for a long stretch, passing, Merthyr Tydfil, Dowlais and Heads of the Valleys area.
Connect to the A40, near Abergavenny, follow signs to join the A40 toward Monmouth / Hereford. Stay on the A40 heading north-east.
Join the A483 North, from the A40, join the A483 northbound toward Hereford / Leominster / Shrewsbury / Wrexham. Stay on the A483 for most of the journey north.
Near Wrexham / Rhosymedre - As you approach Rhosymedre / Cefn Mawr, look for signs for B5605 (Cefn Mawr / Rhosymedre). Turn onto the B5605. From the B5605, turn onto the B5096 toward Cefn Mawr. Take the second right onto Rock Road. Continue along Rock Road — The Rock football ground is on the left, just past the Jolly Masons Arms pub.
NB: Directions complied using AI please check prior to travel Briton Ferry Llansawel accepts no responsibility for inaccuracies.
What to do while in Rhosymedre:
Pontcysyllte Aqueduct & Canal World Heritage Site
Near to The Rock Stadium is the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct a 19 arch aqueduct deign by Thomas Telford. The Aqueduct is just part of 11 miles of stunning canals described by UNESCO as “a masterpiece of creative genius”.
For More Information visit their website:
Stadium:
The Rock is one of Wales’ most famous grounds know for its sheer rock wall on one side. The stadium features a 512 seat covered stand and permitter standing which is uncovered. The ground has historically been the home of Cefn Druids but was recently purchased by Wrexham as a permanent home for Wrexham Women.
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