Match Centre Welsh Cup: Cwmbran Celtic v Briton Ferry Llansawel
- martintownley27
- Feb 14
- 3 min read
Briton Ferry Llanaswel head to Cwmbran Stadium this Sunday as they face Cwmbran Celtic in the Welsh Cup quarter final. For the winners Swansea City await in the semi-final.
Match Information:
Opponents: Cwmbran Celtic
Competition: Bute Energy Welsh Cup
Venue: Cwmbran Stadium 3G
Kick Off: 14:00
From the Manager:
Rhys James returned to dugout for Briton Ferry Llansawel on Wednesday as the Reds hosted Swansea City at The Renewable Centre Stadium. Despite falling to a 3-1 defeat James was proud of his teams performance and reflected on the feeling of being back at the helm.
“It was a great feeling to be back in the dugout supporting the players again.
“While it wasn’t the start we wanted, I was really proud of the team’s reaction to going behind so early.
“I thought we showed real bravery in our approach, and I couldn’t fault the players’ effort or commitment.
“There’s certainly a lot for us to work on in a short period of time, but the group are eager to improve and have a strong desire to win.”
Looking to the Welsh Cup clash with Cwmbran Celtic on Sunday The Reds interim manager noted he expected a tough challenge on Sunday,
“They have real quality in their side, and it will be up to us to nullify that across the full 90 minutes.
“My main focus is ensuring we deliver a consistent, high-level performance throughout the game rather than in patches.
“Fitness will be a test given the demands placed on the group, so it will be important for us to utilise the strength of the squad.
“A strong performance on Sunday will set us up well heading into Phase two.”
Opposition Focus:
Cwmbran Celtic play in the Adran South where they currently sit in fifth place with three wins and one draw from six games. Celtic have games in hand on the teams above them and winning these could see them in second place just two points behind Adran South leaders Cardiff Met.
Cwmbran come into the game in good form with five wins from their last six games across all competitions. Macey Morris and Lauren Boyd with the goals in a 2-0 win over Taffs Well in November. Boyd scored again in their next league match in a 1-0 win over Pure Swansea. Their last match in the league came against Penybont as Celtic lost 4-2.
Cwmbran’s route to the Welsh Cup quarter-final has seen them beat Penclawdd AFC 4-0, Wattsville FC Ladies 19-0 and Llantwit Farde Ladies 5-1.
The two sides have met once this season in the Adran Trophy knock rounds at The Renewable Centre Stadium. The match was a thrilling contest as Ferry twice took the lead only for Cwmbran to level twice. Both sides missed from the penalty spot before a add time winner from Lauren Payne won the game for the Reds.
This game will be a tightly fought contest and should produce goals and excitement.
How To get There:
Car:
Get on M4 in Baglan, Port Talbot from A48 and Exit 41. Follow M4 to Malpas Rd/A4051 in Newport. Take exit 26 from M4 42 min (41.7 mi), Merge onto M4, 41.4 mi.
At junction 26, take the A4051 exit to Cwmbran/Newport/Casnewydd/Caerleon.
Follow A4051 to your destination in Torfaen Principal Area 8 min (3.6 mi). At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Malpas Rd/A4051,1.6 mi. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Cwmbran Dr/A4051, 1.7 mi. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Cwmbran Dr, 246 ft. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Henllys Way, 0.2 mi. Turn right, 69 ft, Slight left.
NB: The match will be at Cwmbran Stadium 3G and not at Cwmbran Celtic’s home ground Avondale Motor Park Arena.
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