Following the Christmas break, the Genero Adran Leagues returns this weekend with the quarter-finals of the Genero Adran Trophy.
The standout tie sees Wrexham host last year’s beaten finalists Cardiff City at The Rock with both sides keen to take a step closer to the first piece of silverware of the season.
The Bluebirds, who lead the Genero Adran Premier by six points, have not lost any domestic match since a 3-1 to Cardiff Met in last season’s final and are currently on a 11-match winning streak in all competitions. Iain Darbyshire’s side have kept clean sheets in their last six matches and found the back of the net themselves 38 times in that streak.
Wrexham are hoping to better their Genero Adran Trophy campaign from last season where they were beaten 2-0 at this stage by Aberystwyth Town.
Steve Dale’s team, who are currently third in the Genero Adran Premier, went into the Christmas break with back-to-back wins over Briton Ferry Llansawel in this competition and the Bute Energy Welsh Cup.
A double from Cayman Islands international Molly Kehoe and Ffion Price’s strike earned Cardiff City a 3-0 victory against Wrexham when these two sides met in the Genero Adran Premier in October.
The two most decorated clubs in Genero Adran Trophy history lock horns as Swansea City host reigning champions Cardiff Met at Llandarcy Academy.
The Swans, two-time winners, are in scintillating form – their 13-0 victory over Llandudno to reach this stage was followed up by a 6-1 Bute Energy Welsh Cup win against before an impressive 4-0 win away to Barry Town United as they continue to chase top spot in the Genero Adran Premier.
Cardiff Met lifted the Genero Adran Trophy for the fifth time back in March, but they have only won three games in all competitions since then.
A comfortable 10-0 victory over Genero Adran South side Coed Duon in the last 16 will have boosted confidence in Dan Delahey’s team, but they went into the Christmas break with three consecutive league losses to Wrexham, Cardiff City and The New Saints to leave them struggling to finish in the top half.
The two clubs have already met twice this season, both in October, earning one win each. Ingrid Ådland and Ellie Preece inspired Met to a much-needed 3-1 triumph in the Genero Adran Premier, before a late Chloe Chivers double gave Swansea a 2-1 win in the Bute Energy Welsh Cup.
Swansea University will aim to becoming the first ever second tier side to reach the Adran Trophy semi-finals when they host The New Saints in the quarter-finals on Sunday.
Dan Sheehan’s side are looking to continue their fairytale run in the competition after finishing second in their group before a penalty shootout victory over Pontypridd United in the last 16.
The Genero Adran South team also knocked out Barry Town United on penalties in the Bute Energy Welsh Cup earlier this season, so they have proven they can compete with teams in the top-flight.
The New Saints, who are fourth in the Genero Adran Premier and are aiming for a seventh straight victory in all competitions, were emphatic winners in the last 16 as Emily Ridge scored four in a 9-0 mauling for Rhyl 1879.
This will be the first time ever that these two sides have crossed paths and although TNS will be heavy favourites, Swansea Uni will be hopeful of creating more cup magic on home turf.
