A blockbuster final Sunday awaits in the Genero Adran Leagues, including a farewell, unbeaten ambitions and a last gasp survival shot. Here are the key games to keep an eye on.
Genero Adran Premier – Cardiff City vs The New Saints (Sunday, 2pm)
Legendary Cardiff City manager Iain Darbyshire will take charge of his final Genero Adran Premier match as his side host The New Saints at the CIS Stadium on Sunday.
Darbyshire has enjoyed six impressive seasons at Cardiff, winning eight domestic trophies, including three Genero Adran Premier titles. However, last weekend his side conceded the title to Wrexham in a 4-1 defeat to the newly-crowned champions last weekend.Â
Therefore, the Bluebirds will be hoping for a return to winning ways in preparation for their Bute Energy Welsh Cup final against Swansea City later this month in what will be Darbyshire’s final game for the club before he pursues new opportunities overseas, with current assistant Noah Bushby set to take over as new boss.
TNS are already guaranteed to finish in fourth-place this season, and Kieran Lee-Birch’s side head to the capital full of confidence after earning a 1-0 victory away to Swansea City last weekend – their first league win in almost two months.
Saints triumphed 1-0 and the two sides shared the points in a dramatic 3-3 draw in both Phase One meetings, but Cardiff have since claimed 3-0 wins in the Genero Adran Trophy and Bute Energy Welsh Cup before an emphatic 5-1 victory in February’s reverse Phase Two fixture.
Genero Adran North – Berriew vs Connah’s Quay Nomads (Sunday, 2pm)
Genero Adran North champions Connah’s Quay Nomads are hoping to go two whole league campaigns unbeaten when they visit Berriew on Sunday.
The Nomads secured back-to-back titles with a 2-0 victory over local rivals Flint Town United a fortnight ago and they can now look forward to lifting the trophy once again in mid-Wales on Sunday. Jordan Parry’s side will be hoping for a positive display as they prepare for their Genero Adran Leagues Promotion Play-Off final against Cardiff Met in three weeks.
Sixth-place Berriew earned impressive home wins over Llandudno (3-2) and Felinheli (3-1) in March to confirm their place in next season’s Genero Adran North. However, Regina Hanratty’s side will be hoping to bounce back from recent losses to Llanfair United (3-0) and already-relegated Bangor (2-1).
Polly Wild-McGregor scored the only goal as Connah’s Quay beat Berriew 1-0 in September’s Genero Adran Trophy meeting, but the Nomads were a lot more clinical in January’s reverse league fixture as Ella Jones’ six-goal haul inspired a 10-0 home win.
Genero Adran South – Llanelli Town vs Cwmbran Celtic (Sunday, 2pm)
Llanelli Town must defeat Cwmbran Celtic at Stebonheath to have any chance of survival in the Genero Adran South on Sunday.
Llanelli, whose only league win this season has come against champions Cardiff Met, currently sit three points adrift of safety heading into the final day following a 3-0 loss to Taffs Well two weeks ago – their ninth consecutive league defeat. Kate McAuley’s side must claim victory against Celtic and hope Taffs Well lose away to Carmarthen Town to have any chance of remaining in the second tier.
Celtic climbed up to fourth in the table with an impressive 3-0 victory over Carmarthen last time out – a result which also saw the club surpass their entire league points tally from last season. Georgia Schwartz’ side are returning from a busy March, which saw them play seven matches in all competitions across a three-week period.
Celtic earned a comfortable 4-0 victory over Llanelli in October’s reverse fixture thanks to Fiona Anthony’s brace, Lauren Boyd’s penalty and Macey Morris’ first ever goal for the club.
