We’re down to the Semi-Finals in the Bute Energy Welsh Cup, as the final four clubs now look to book their spot in next month’s Final at Rodney Parade.
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Swansea City v Cwmbran Celtic (Sunday, 2pm)
Three-time cup winners Swansea City take on Cwmbran Celtic, the only second tier side left in this season’s competition, at Jenner Park in Barry.
The Swans are aiming to reach the final for the first time since last winning the cup in 2018, with wins over Aberystwyth Town (3-1), Llanystumdwy (10-0) and Llandudno (6-0) booking their Semi-Final spot. Yzzy Taylor’s side currently sit third in the Genero Adran Premier table – five points behind leaders Cardiff with a game in hand – and have won their last six games in all competitions.
Cwmbran Celtic have reached the last four for the first time in their history, causing a shock with a 1-0 win over top-flight Briton Ferry Llansawel in the Quarter-Finals. Georgia Shwartz’s side, who have also knocked out Penclawdd (4-0), Wattsville (19-0), and Llantwit Fardre (5-1) this season, are currently fifth in the Genero Adran South and have only lost one of their last 10 matches in all competitions.
Both sides head into Sunday’s tie following impressive wins last weekend. Chloe Chivers scored four goals as Swansea triumphed 5-2 away at The New Saints, while a flurry of late goals saw Celtic earn a 4-1 victory over Genero Adran South title contenders Pure Swansea.
Wrexham v Cardiff City (Sunday, 4:30pm)
Wrexham and Cardiff City will do battle for the third consecutive weekend in a third different competition, at Park Avenue in Aberystwyth.
The Red Dragons are aiming to complete a perfect set of victories, after defeating the Bluebirds on penalties in the Genero Adran Trophy Final a fortnight ago before claiming a 3-1 win at the Cardiff City Stadium last weekend to move a point behind their rivals at the top of the Genero Adran Premier table.
This is of course also a repeat of the last two Bute Energy Welsh Cup Finals, which Cardiff won on both occasions. The Bluebirds have lifted the trophy in each of the last four seasons altogether, not losing in this competition since March 2019. Iain Darbyshire’s side have recorded victories over Cardiff Met (5-0), Trefelin (14-0) and The New Saints (3-0) to reach this season’s Semi-Finals.
Wrexham have also progressed to the last four without conceding a goal as they have defeated NFA (11-0), Penybont (4-0) and Carmarthen Town (5-0). Faye Knox and Rosie Hughes have starred in their cup run with five goals each, while Knox also netted against Cardiff last weekend and scored the winning penalty in the Genero Adran Trophy Final.
