Match Centre MD20: Pontypridd United v Briton Ferry Llansawel
- martintownley27
- Apr 4
- 3 min read
The Adran Plate Conference comes to the final round as a win for Briton Ferry Llansawel over Pontypridd United will secure the plate for the Reds. A loss or draw for ferry could allow Barry Town United to leapfrog them if they were to beat Aberystwyth at Park Avenue.
Match Information:
Opponents: Pontypridd United
Competition: Adran Premier
Venue: USW Sports Park
Tickets/Entry: TBC
Match Preview:
With one game remaining Pontypridd United will be looking to not end the season without a point. The Dragons have lost all their games in the league this season despite coming close to taking points from Barry, Aberystwyth and Ferry.
A late Meg Kearle goal denied a away point for Ponty in November at the road. Maia Owen had given the Reds the lead in the first half but Jemima Lister levelled for the visitors. Ponty held out until the 83rd minute when Laura-May Walkley-Witts set up Kearle for the winning goal.
After a goalless first half at Park Avenue the Dragons took the lead though Madison Lloyd gave them the lead in 52nd minute. A penalty from Libby Isaac six minutes later pulled Aber level and Rebecca Mathias hit the winner late on.
For the Reds a win will ensure they top the Adran Plate Conference. A draw may be enough depending on how Barry Town get on in their match v Aberystwyth. The reds are unbeaten in phase two with two wins and three draws. One of those wins came over Sunday's opponents with Freya Peyton (2) and Lucy Powell getting the goals.
Flashback:
The Reds secured their first win this season in their last visit to USW Sports Park. After defeat in the opening two games the win was much needed and got Ferry up and running.
After a competitive but goalless first half which saw chances both ways, the deadlock was broken early in the second half. Lowri Ridings heading in from a Meg Kearle corner after 50 minutes. Ashley Griffiths then set up Jade Crofts who made it 2-0. A great solo run saw Maia Owen add a third before a late fourth goal from Casey Daniels secured the three points.
Full Match Report below
Stadium:
USW Sports Park is located in the Trefforest Industrial Estate just off the A4045.
The stadium features two small seated and covered stands on one side of the pitch. They are close to the pitch however in between them is a camera gantry which can restrict views. Supporters can stand in other parts of the stadium behind the permitter fencing.
How to get there:
Car:
Get on to the M4 at Baglan from A48 Exit 41. Follow the M4 towards Cardiff to the A470, take the exit from the M4. Continue on A470 towards Pontypridd, Take the A4054 exit towards Rhydyfelin/Rhydfelen. At Upper Boat Interchange, take the 2nd exit onto Main Ave/A4054. Turn left to enter USW Sports Park.
Train:
Take the 14:34 Great Western Railway service from Neath to London Paddington. Get off at Cardiff Central at 15:15. Then take the 15:26 Transport for Wales service to Merthyr Tydfil. Get off the train at Trefforest Estate at 15:49
To get to USW Sports Park walk north-west on Willowford Road, Turn right towards Powys Road. Turn left on to Powys Road, the turn left and then turn right.
(Train Times correct at time of writing, please check prior to travel]
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