Match Centre: Briton Ferry Llansawel V Wrexham
- martintownley27
- Sep 3
- 4 min read
Updated: Sep 7
MD1: Wrexham (Home)
The Genaro Adran Premier 2025/26 begins this Sunday (7/9/2025) with a home match v Wrexham AFC. The match will be the first for The Reds under new Manager Rhys Thomas and will the Reds second season back in the top flight.
Team News:
One debut in the starting line up today as Rhys Thomas hands a debut start to Ashley Griffiths. Four new players on the bench of seven, five of which can be used in the game.
Briton Ferry Llansawel:
1.C Young (GK)
3.A Broadley
6.L Ridings (C)
8.L Powell
9.E Roberts
10.M Kearle
11.M Owen
12.O Kett-White
15.A Welch
17.A Griffiths
18.J Crofts
Subs: 13.C Merry (GK), 7.G Evans, 15.C Daniels 19.M Thomas, 21.G Howells, 24.G Strang, 45.A Grunewald.
Wrexham:
L Craven, P Davies, J Bartle, N Clark, C Jones, M Mahmood, J Smith, A Suckley, K Barker, L Jones, K Allen.
Subs: C Ankers, e Lovett, R Hughes, A Iddenden, N Adams, H Sharpe, L Burke
From the Manager:
Wrexham will visit The Renewable Centre Stadium on Sunday and new manager Rhys Thomas shared his excitement for the new season.
"I'm really looking forward to it.
“It's an exciting moment and I'm proud to be manging this team and representing Briton Ferry as a club.
“We're ready to get going and to see what we can do and achieve as a group."
Sunday’s opponents Wrexham will also be playing their first game under new manager Jenny Sugarman but Thomas has his focus on his team.
"We know Wrexham under new management will be strong, but we're focused on ourselves and giving the best performance on Sunday that we can.
“Our approach to the game doesn't change and whilst there has been a lot of change this pre season, you can still expect the same Briton ferry fight and spirit on Sunday."
Flashback:
The Reds faced Wrexham in their opening home game of the 2024/25 season with a 3-0 win. The Reds had won their opening game the week before beating Aberystwyth 4-0. Wrexham came to The Renewable Centre Stadium after an opening day loss to Cardiff City.
Lowri Ridings scored from close range early on after the Reds had taken the game to the visitors. The reds went two up before the break with Alice Broadley hitting a stunning strike from just inside the Wrexham half. Tija Richardson then headed in from a Lucy Powell free kick early in the second half.
Click below to see the full match report:
Opposition Focus:
Wrexham begin the new season under new management with Jenny Sugarman taking over. Sugarman joins Wrexham after a spell as Head of Academy with WSL side Leicester City. She has also managed Aston Villa and West Bromwich Albion before making the move to North Wales over the summer.
Wrexham finished in fourth place in last season's Genaro Adran Premier with a record of 10 wins, two draws and eight defeats.
Wrexham have had a busy summer as they have shaped their squad for the 2025/2026 season. Amber Lightfoot, Rebecca Pritchard and Katie Sharp have all left the club while record appearance holder Del Morgan has retired.
Coming into the club are defender Jodie Bartle who has spells at both Celtic and Newcastle United. She will be joined by another former Magpie in forward Katie Barker. Barker has a keen eye for goal scoring 67 in her time with Newcastle.
Mariam Mahmood links up with coach Jenny Sugarman again after playing with the Wrexham boss at West Brom. The 21 year old is a Pakistan international and made 80 appearances for the Baggies. Josie Smith comes in from Wolves and Smith is a former Cymru youth international who can play in defence or midfield. Also signing is 22 year old midfielder Hannah Snape formerly of Loughborough Lightning.
Last season saw the teams face off four times with the Reds winning the first game 3-1 at The Renewable Centre Stadium. Wrexham won the return match at the Rock before a draw in Briton Ferry in phase two. The final game between the sides saw the Reds win 3-1 with the game played at Stok Cae Ras.
With a new manager and much changed squad this match will prove a tough opening game for Ferry. Both teams will want to start with a positive result and with both clubs under new management who will be looking for a winning start.
One thing that is certain is that this will be a thrilling game to start the new season.
Match Information:
Opponents: Wrexham
Venue: The Renewable Centre Stadium
Ticket/Entry Info: £5 Under 16’s Free - Entry to The Renewable Centre Stadium can be paid by either cash or card
Kick Off: 14:00
The Renewable Centre Stadium features two stands for seating. The Old Road stand has low level seating close to the pitch while the Macron Stand has higher level seating offering great views of the pitch.
There is a raised uncovered standing area next to the Macron Stand and standing is permitted behind the goal at the Bar Red end of the stadium.
Visiting supporters are welcome to use any area of the stadium.
Bar Red will be open pre and post game for hot and cold drinks and snacks. For food Red and Fed will be available for hot food. See the menu for details of any matchday specials.
For more information about The Renewable Centre Stadium and how to get there click here:
Parking
Parking will be available for supporters at Ysgol Carreg Hir which is across the road from The Renewable Centre Stadium on Old Road (SA11 2ET).
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