With one champion already confirmed, it could be another decisive weekend in the Genero Adran Leagues. Here are the key games to keep an eye on.
Genero Adran Premier – Swansea City v Cardiff Met (Sunday, 2pm)
Cardiff Met will be relegated from the Genero Adran Premier on Sunday if their result against Swansea City is bettered by Aberystwyth Town at home against Barry Town United.
The Archers have won the joint-most Genero Adran Premier titles in history (six), but have endured a torrid campaign this year – picking up just two points from 16 games so far. They have not won a game since the final day of last season.
Former Met player and manager Yzzy Taylor – who was involved in five of those title triumphs – could now be the one to send them down as she has been placed in interim charge of Swansea following Jamie Sherwood’s departure last week.
Sherwood was not in the dugout as the Swans ended their six-match winless streak with a 2-1 victory away at Met a fortnight ago, with former Archer Steph Turner scoring the winner in the 88th minute.
That followed a 2-1 win for Swansea at Cyncoed on the opening day and an emphatic 4-0 victory in Phase One’s reverse fixture when Aimee Deacon bagged a hat-trick.
Genero Adran North – Felinheli v NFA (Sunday, 2pm)
NFA will be relegated from the Genero Adran North if they fail to beat in-form Felinheli at Cae Seilo on Sunday afternoon.
Niall McGuinness’ side have picked up just one point from 11 matches so far this season and were beaten 12-0 away at Connah’s Quay Nomads in their last outing as the Flintshire side were crowned champions.
Felinheli have risen to third in the table in recent weeks after going unbeaten in their last eight Genero Adran North games. Aaron Jones-Evans’ side triumphed 2-1 away at Rhyl 1879 a fortnight ago – their first win on the road in the league since October.
Felin’s only other away win in the league this season was in fact against NFA as Rubie Davies, Ellie Jones and Llywela Edwards all scored in a 3-1 victory.
Genero Adran South – Cascade v Pontypridd United (Sunday, 2pm)
A key clash in the Genero Adran South title race awaits as Cascade host leaders Pontypridd United.
Cascade triumphed 2-0 away at Caldicot Town on Tuesday – their fifth win in their last six league matches – to move up to third in the table and just three points behind Ponty. Another win on Sunday and they will move level with the Dragons heading into the final day of the season.
However, victory for Pontypridd could see Claire O’Sullivan’s side crowned champions if Swansea University drop points away at Penybont. The Dragons earned a statement 2-0 win over the Swans a fortnight ago, before defeat in the Bute Energy Welsh Cup semi-finals against Wrexham last weekend.
Ellis Lunn’s first half brace saw Cascade come from behind to beat Ponty 2-1 at USW Sports Park in December’s reverse fixture.
