
After a shaky start to the season, things are looking up for Wrexham.
Having finished third in their remarkable debut season in the Genero Adran Premier, the start of this campaign was tricky, with Steve Dale’s side losing their opening three games. For Liv Fuller, she believes the problem was putting the ball in the back of the net.
“We went on tour at the start of preseason, and we got new players in, and it took us a while to get used to playing together. But football is a simple game too. If you score goals, you win games, and we were struggling to score early on. The performances we put in were good and it’s what we were looking for, but we just couldn’t find that end product.”
However, things are looking different now for the Red Dragons. Key victories in the league and cup competitions have seen them battling for a top four spot, and for trophies come the end of the campaign.
“As a team, we worked hard on mindset, and with the publicity we get here at Wrexham, we know people will always say things and everyone will have their opinions. We’ve worked really hard to stay as a close-knit squad, to believe in each other, but also to believe in what we’re doing and that it will win us games.”

This weekend sees Fuller and Co. take on a familiar foe in Swansea City for a place in the Genero Adran Trophy final. The forward knows Sunday will be another challenge, but one her side are in a good place to deal with it.
“It’ll be a close game. They’ve got key players like Katy Hosford who can get forward and cause problems, but I feel the games we’ve played against them have always been close. The last two games Swansea have lost, while we’re on a winning streak. For us, it’s about consistency. We need to get on a roll of winning, not just in the cup but in the league too. We need to stay tight and compact defensively, but also show that flair and confidence going forward.”
Games between the two heavyweights are always close, and Swansea have always seemed to find a way to win.
The last three games have all ended 3-2 in the Swans’ favour, while the past four games have been decided by one goal. It’s fair to say Fuller and her squad are tired of being the bridesmaids, and are hoping on Sunday, they can finally be the bride.
“We’re similar in terms of the squads have played together for a few years. When we play each other, it’s a case of we want to show everyone that we can play good football. It’s been 3-2 for so many games now, and that is driving us for this Sunday, that we don’t want it to be another 3-2. It can’t be another 3-2, because we’re sick of it! It can be 3-2, as long as we’re on the right side of it!”

And Fuller herself could play a big part in the outcome of this semi-final. With four league goals to her name, she’s the club’s top scorer so far this season, and is hopeful her good form can continue.
“I only played towards the back end of last season because I was coming back from injury. Going on tour before the season really boosted my confidence and having a full preseason under my belt. I don’t know what’s going on with the scoring, but it can carry on by all means!”
But make no bones about it, Wrexham are looking to go all the way this season. A semi-final place isn’t enough for them, and after narrowly losing out last year, they are looking to make amends this time around.
“It would be massive for us to get to the final. This year, however, it’s not about us getting to the final, it’s about winning it. We got to one last year and it didn’t go our way, but with regards to how last season went and this season is going, we’re building on the style of play and how that can lead us into good performances. It’s a must this year to win a trophy, we have to go all the way.”