Wrexham beat Cardiff to clinch Adran Premier title
Wrexham beat Cardiff City on penalties to lift the Adran Trophy in February
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Championship Conference
Sunday, 29 March
Wrexham 4-1 Cardiff City: Wrexham came from behind to earn an emphatic win over Cardiff City and clinch the Adran Premier title for the first time in addition to booking their place in next season's Champions League qualifying phase.The Bluebirds made a dream start as Mikayla Cook rifled a 20-yard free-kick beyond Liz Craven in the sixth minute. But Katie Barker capitalised on some sloppy play from the visitors to level proceedings on the stroke of half time. Barker latched on to Faye Knox's cross before slotting into the net from close range to complete the turnaround three minutes after the restart. Knox got herself on the scoresheet in the 80th minute with a fierce strike to give the home side the breathing space they desperately craved. And Barker completed her hat-trick from the penalty spot just three minutes later as Jenny Sugarman's side clinched the title in style at Stok Cae Ras. Defeat for Iain Darbyshire's side - who had Shannon Evans sent off late on - leaves the Bluebirds five points adrift of Wrexham with just one league match left to play this season. Cardiff take on Swansea City in the Bute Energy Welsh Cup final on 19 April as Darbyshire looks to sign off his tenure with silverware.
Swansea City 0-1 The New Saints: The New Saints claimed their first points of phase two at the fifth time of asking with an impressive win over Swansea City. Lexie Harrison struck the only goal of the contest in the 66th minute at Swansea.com Stadium. It brought an end to the Saints' five-game losing streak across all competitions, while the Swans lost a fourth game in succession - their worst run since the restructure of the top-flight.
The New Saints had lost four successive matches in phase two prior to beating Swansea City
Plate Conference
Sunday, 29 March
Aberystwyth Town 4-1 Pontypridd United: Aberystwyth Town secured a second win of phase two as they cruised to victory over relegated Pontypridd United at Park Avenue. Bethan Roberts notched her first league goal of the season and her fifth across all competitions to put Town ahead after just five minutes. Amy Jenkins, Alaw Davies and Carys Bufton all added further efforts as the hosts led 4-0 at the break. Nicole Fenton pulled a goal back for United shortly after the break, although the Dragons remain without a point to their name this season.
Barry Town United 0-0 Briton Ferry Llansawel: Barry Town United and Briton Ferry Llansawel could not be separated as the race to finish top of the Plate Conference is set to go to the final day of the season. The sides played out a goalless draw at Jenner Park, meaning Briton Ferry remain top of the bottom section, one point above Barry with one match left to play this season.
