Match Centre: Cardiff City
- martintownley27
- Sep 11
- 4 min read
Updated: Sep 13
This Sunday Briton Ferry Llansawel head to the capital to face Adran Premier champions Cardiff City. This game finds both teams looking for their first points after defeats on the opening day.
Reds manager Rhys Thomas is looking forward to the test of taking on the reigning champions saying,
"Cardiff are a top side and there’s no better test for us than going up against the champions.
"These are the games where you learn the most about your team, and with our young squad, it’s a great opportunity for the players to step up and show what they’re capable of.”
Despite Cardiff losing their opening match Thomas says that his side will approach the game in the same manner. Thomas said that nothing really changes for him as he prepares for the game.
"We are looking to focus on ourselves following last week's game, where we had a disappointing second half.
"Of course, we’re aware Cardiff will want a response themselves, but for us it’s about building on what we did well last week in the first half and learning from the areas where we fell short in the second.
"We’ve had a tough start and have key players out, but the group is working hard and we need to show that we can bounce back as a group as well."
Scroll down for more pre match build up.
Ferry Flashback: Bluebirds rescue point
In their first meeting last season Briton Ferry Llansawel were denied a huge win as Cardiff scored in added time to rescue a draw.
The Red took the game to Cardiff who had lost their previous game to Swansea. Lucy Powell saw her penalty saved but Ferry took the lead after 36 minutes. Lowri Ridings heading in from a Lucy Powell corner.
Just past the hour mark and Reds extended their lead. Laura-May Walkley found Alison Witts in space and Witts then fired the ball past Ceryn Chamberlain.
Despite a huge defensive effort Cardiff hit back with 12 minutes remaining thanks to a close range effort from Eliza Collie. Then Collie struck again in a goal month scrabble in added time.
Full Match Report: Late strike denies Reds three points
Opposition Focus:
Cardiff City are the reigning Adran Premier champions after securing their third title in a row last season. Iain Derbyshire continues as Manager and will be looking to lead the Bluebirds to the title once again this season.
Cardiff have brought in Helen Evans from TNS and Maddison Perrett formally of Bristol City and Gwalia United. Eliza Collie, who’s late goals rescued a draw for City when the sides last played at Cardiff International Sports Campus have left the Bluebirds.
The Bluebirds season started early as they headed to Ireland for the Champions League. They faced Irish side Athlone Town losing 4-0 to the League of Ireland outfit.
The two sides contested some thrilling matches last season with Ferry winning one, one draw and two wins for Cardiff. The final game of last season saw the Bluebirds narrowly win 3-2 at Cardiff City stadium.
The Bluebirds have not had the start of the season they would have wanted as they lost their
opening game away at TNS. Chantelle Teare scoring in the 57th minute to hand the win to the Saints.
Cardiff forward Mackenzie Olden told CardiffCityfc.co.uk,
“We know Briton Ferry are always going to provide a tough game.
“They’re a physical team and they will be looking to bring the to us on our home pitch so we have to make sure that we are resilient we’re all together and that we take everything we’ve learned from training this week into the game.”
Match Information:
Opponents: Cardiff City
Venue: Cardiff International Sports Campus
Ticket Info: £5 Adults £1 Under 16’s
Kick Off: 14:00
How to get there:
Car:
Get on M4 in Baglan, Port Talbot from A48 and Exit 41. Follow M4 to A4232. Take the exit towards Cardiff West Services/Gwasanaethau/Gorllewin Caerdydd from M4. Follow A4232 to your destination in Cardiff.
At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto A4232, Take the B4267 exit towards Ind Area/Ardal Ddiw/Athletics Stadium/Stadiwm Athletau/Cardiff City Stadium/Stadiwm Dinas Caerdydd. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Leckwith Rd/B4267.
The Cardiff International Sports Campus is then on the left. Journey time 41 mins approx..
There is a small car park at the Stadium.
Train:
Take the 11:35 Great Western Railway train from Neath to London Paddington arriving at Cardiff Central 12:16. Depart the train at Cardiff Central.
Take the 12:43 Transport for Wales train to Aberdare. Depart the train at Ninian Park station at 12:47.
Leave the station and turn left heading down Leckwith Road Cardiff International Sports Campus is the third right turn.
(Train information correct at time of writing please check National Rail before departing)
The Stadium:
The Cardiff International Sports Campus is home to Cardiff City Women. The stadium features a large seated stand with over 2500 seats. There is standing permitted around the permitter fencing. The stadium has a running track meaning supporters are further away from the pitch then at other stadiums in the league.
There is not usually food and drink available at the stadium however across the road from the stadium is the Capital Retail Park. The retail park features many outlets for food and drink including an Asda Superstore, McDonalds, KFC, Greggs, Costa Coffee and more.
What to do while in Cardiff:
Cardiff Bay offers a myriad of things to do and many bars and restaurants. From the science museum Techniques, boat tours and the famous Norwegian Church.
Visit www.visitcardiffbay.info for more.
For those wanting to head into the city centre then Cardiff Castle is open from 9am and offers guided tours.
Visit www.cardiffcastle.com for more information.
(NB: All information correct at time of writing Briton Ferry Llansawel accepts no responsibility for timetable changes, opening times.)
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