A place in the next round is up for grabs as clubs battle to move one step closer to facing Genero Adran Premier opposition in the Bute Energy Welsh Cup. Here are Sunday’s standout ties to look out for.
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Pontypridd United vs Cwmbran Celtic (Sunday, 18:00)
There will be a familiar face in the opposite dugout when Pontypridd United host Cwmbran Celtic on Sunday evening, as former Pontypridd U19s manager Noah Schlotterbeck returns to face his former club.
Schlotterbeck took charge of Celtic over the summer, replacing Georgia Shwartz, having previously spent three seasons managing Pontypridd’s U19s, where he worked with several players now established in the first team, including in-form forward Robyn Lloyd.
The Dragons have found life back in the Genero Adran South difficult following their relegation from the top flight last season, losing all three of their league fixtures so far. They also suffered a heavy defeat to Cardiff City in the Genero Adran Trophy last weekend, meaning the Bute Energy Welsh Cup could offer a welcome opportunity to get their season back on track. Pontypridd did enjoy success in the previous round, overcoming Pontypridd AFC to book their place in the last 16.
Cwmbran Celtic, meanwhile, will be looking to recreate the magic of last season’s competition, when they enjoyed a memorable run to the semi-finals before eventually being knocked out by beaten finalists Swansea City. They secured their place in this round with a victory over fellow Genero Adran South side Pure Swansea and arrive in Pontypridd in impressive league form.
Under new manager Schlotterbeck, Celtic have won all three of their league fixtures so far, with Macey Morris proving particularly influential, scoring six goals. Their only setback came in the Genero Adran Trophy, where they were eliminated on penalties by Carmarthen Town after conceding a late equaliser.
Celtic already have one victory over Sunday’s opponents this season, having claimed a 4-1 win when the sides met earlier in the league campaign.
Wrexham Foresters vs Connah’s Quay Nomads (Sunday, 14:00)
Two in-form sides from the Genero Adran North meet again at Stansty Park on Sunday afternoon as Connah’s Quay Nomads make the trip to face Wrexham Foresters.
Foresters have made an impressive start to life in the second tier, remaining unbeaten across their opening three league fixtures to sit top of the table. Kirstie Kural has been a key source of goals since the club’s formation in 2025, having joined from Connah’s Quay, and will be hoping to get one over on her former side.
Foresters had to come from behind in the previous round against Hawarden Park to secure their place in Round One, having also reached the Second Round last season with an emphatic away victory over Flint.
The Nomads have enjoyed a similarly strong start, remaining unbeaten across all competitions. Statement signing Rosie Hughes has wasted little time making her mark, scoring six goals in her first five appearances for the club.
In fact, Foresters are the only side to have avoided defeat against the Nomads this season, holding them to a goalless draw in the league. However, Connah’s Quay did score five past their opponents in the Genero Adran Trophy group stage and will be hoping for a repeat performance to secure their place in the next round.
NFA vs Pwllheli (Sunday, 14:00)
Giant-killers Pwllheli make the trip to Ffordd Derwen Playing Fields on Sunday to face fellow North Wales Coast Women’s League side NFA, with both sides dreaming of a place in the next round and a potential tie against Genero Adran Premier opposition.
Pwllheli made headlines in the previous round by knocking out Genero Adran North side Berriew on penalties. For the second consecutive season, goalkeeper Sara Lacey proved the hero against Berriew, making a crucial save in the shootout to secure another memorable Welsh Cup victory.
They have carried that momentum into the league campaign, winning all five of their opening fixtures. Striker Sian Moore has been particularly prolific, leading the league’s scoring charts with 13 goals.
NFA also booked their place in this round via a penalty shootout, overcoming league leaders Denbigh Town after an entertaining 3-3 draw in the First Qualifying Round. They received a bye in the previous round and will now be looking to make home advantage count.
Like their opponents, NFA remain unbeaten after five league matches and have plenty of firepower of their own. Young striker Baileigh Aaron has scored 12 league goals so far and has already found the net in this season’s competition.
The sides shared a win apiece and a draw across their three meetings last season, including Pwllheli’s victory in the NWC Llandudno Kia Women’s League Cup final. With both enjoying excellent starts to the campaign, Sunday’s encounter promises to be a closely fought contest.
Goytre AFC vs Carmarthen Town (Sunday, 14:00)
Another tie to keep an eye on sees Carmarthen Town make the trip to Plough Road to face an in-form Goytre AFC side, in a repeat of last season’s knockout meeting.
Goytre head into the tie in excellent form, having won every match since the season restarted. They currently sit second in the SWWGL (Tier 3), with a perfect record of seven wins from seven league fixtures.
A major factor behind their impressive start has been the goalscoring form of Lyndsey Davies. The league’s leading scorer has netted 11 goals in just four appearances and has already found the net in the Bute Energy Welsh Cup, scoring in Goytre’s First Qualifying Round victory over Genero Adran South side Cambrian United.
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Carmarthen Town, meanwhile, have endured a difficult start to their league campaign, losing all three of their opening fixtures. Their cup form has been a different story, however, with a convincing victory in the previous round before knocking out fellow Genero Adran South side Cwmbran Celtic on penalties in the Adran Trophy.
The sides also met in last season’s competition, with Carmarthen edging a 1-0 victory to progress. Goytre will be determined to turn the tables this time around, as they look to cause an upset against higher-tier opposition.
