MATCH REPORTS

Aberystwyth Town Women endured a frustrating afternoon in South Wales as they suffered a 3–0 defeat away to Barry Town United Women, with a difficult second half overshadowing an encouraging and resilient first-half performance. Credit: Jamie Edwards/FAW From the opening whistle, the Seasiders showed strong organisation and defensive discipline, setting up with a compact shape and working hard to frustrate the hosts. Barry enjoyed spells of possession and created several shoo

Aber Town stormed into the JD Cymru South promotion places with another narrow victory at home to Treowen Stars yesterday — their fourth in a row. Although the visitors dominated for long periods, crucial goals from Jonny Evans (79 mins and a penalty on 88 mins) put the hosts in charge. Jordan Needs was sent off for the Stars, who then pulled one back through Craig McDonnell (90+2 minutes). Calvin Smith was sent off for the Black and Greens in the aftermath of that goal, but

Aberystwyth Town Women delivered a committed and resilient performance at Park Avenue, pushing a strong Cardiff City Women side throughout a match that was shown live on S4C streaming services. In front of a fantastic home crowd, Aber started brightly and with real discipline, working tirelessly to close down space and frustrate a Cardiff side known for their technical quality. The visitors enjoyed much of the possession but found clear opportunities hard to come by, thanks t

Aber Town recorded a third consecutive 1–0 away win at Evans Bevans Field, Baglan, on Saturday with Richie Ricketts’ 76th-minute strike from the edge of the area proving the decisive moment in a tight contest. Heavy pre-match rainfall made the pitch difficult to play on, but once again Craig Williams’ men worked hard to find a way through, and now sit just one point off third place in the JD Cymru South with ten games remaining. The only change to Aber’s line-up from Newport

The Black and Greens earned a huge win away in Gwent yesterday, becoming the first visiting team to win at Spytty Park this season, as Tom Mason’s 55th-minute strike sent them up into the top five. Town played well and confidently throughout, have now won three and drawn one of new manager Craig Williams’ five matches in charge, and look to be hitting form at a good time in the season. In front of yet another superb Southsiders turnout, Aber made a promising start. Jonny Evan

Aberystwyth Town Women showed character and control as they battled to a dramatic 2–2 draw against Briton Ferry Llansawel Women on Thursday 22 January, with a stoppage-time free kick rescuing a deserved point for the Seasiders. Geraint Nicholas / FAW Aberystwyth made a bright and positive start, pressing aggressively from the opening exchanges and setting the tempo early on. Their approach paid dividends in the 17th minute when excellent pressing forced an error at the back.

Zach McKenzie’s dramatic late winner earned a huge victory for Aber Town against resilient Cardiff Dracs yesterday, as the Black and Greens came out on top after a five-goal thriller. Jonathan Evans gave Town the perfect start after three minutes, but Luke Davies equalised with a 21st-minute free-kick. Tom Mason put Aber back in front four minutes before the break, but Harry Treharne’s 89th-minute equaliser looked to have broken home hearts, only for McKenzie to strike deep i

In front of a bumper Bank Holiday crowd, the Black and Greens were inches away from a huge win, but in the end had to settle for a point at home to Carmarthen Town despite a really positive performance. Luke Cummings put the visitors ahead in the fifth minute, only for Calvin Smith to equalise with an outstanding shot from 35 yards seven minutes after the break. Aber could have won it late on through Jonny Evans’ volley, but Carmarthen blocked the shot and claimed a share of

Aber Town gained a crucial three points and a first-ever win at a chilly USW Sports Park, beating Pontypridd United with Rackeem Reid’s 89th-minute goal proving decisive. The game looked destined for a goalless draw for long periods, and Town’s task got even harder after Kane Auld saw red for an off-the-ball challenge with 21 minutes to go, but the visitors did brilliantly to pull a result out of the bag on another tough Cymru South away day. The hosts started strongest and T

The Black and Greens fell to a narrow defeat in the capital this afternoon, away to Caerau Ely, with Dan Griffiths’ tap-in on 56 minutes proving pivotal in Craig Williams’ first match in charge. Aber threatened in the second half, with Richie Ricketts and Rackeem Reid testing the keeper, but the hosts held out for a deserved win. Williams started his first match with Garin Evans and Johnny Evans up front and Tom Mason in behind. However, on a difficult pitch, chances were har

Aberystwyth Town Women produced a spirited and determined performance in North Wales on Sunday afternoon, pushing Wrexham AFC Women all the way in a thrilling Adran Trophy quarter-final at The Rock Stadium. Credit: Sam Eaden / FAW From the first whistle, the Seasiders showed their trademark grit and commitment against a strong Wrexham side who sit top of the Adran Premier this season. With both teams giving their all, it was a pulsating contest, marked by pace, physicality, a

Aberystwyth Town Women delivered one of their most complete and courageous performances of the season on Sunday afternoon, pushing title-challengers Wrexham all the way in a thrilling 3–2 contest at The Rock Stadium. Despite the narrow defeat, the Seasiders showcased outstanding attacking quality, tactical discipline and unshakeable character, leaving North Wales with pride and momentum. Geraint Nicholas/FAW After conceding an early goal inside the opening minutes, many teams

Aberystwyth Town Women secured a vital three points at Park Avenue on Sunday afternoon as they came from behind to defeat Pontypridd United Women 2–1, an important result in what is proving to be a defining period of the season. Credit: Geraint Nicholas/FAW The first half unfolded as a tense and closely contested affair, with both sides battling for control but unable to create many clear opportunities. With so much at stake for both clubs, caution dictated much of the openin

Aber Town suffered late heartbreak at Aberystwyth University Park Avenue on Saturday afternoon when Calum Bateman’s winner in the thirteenth minute of injury time stole the spoils for Cambrian United. In a tight game, Jay Woodford gave the visitors a 27th-minute lead, but Rackeem Reid struck a deserved equaliser ten minutes later, and the match looked destined for a draw until the dramatic finale. Cambrian’s Frazer Thomas received a second yellow card seconds before the winne

Aberystwyth Town Women battled fiercely in blustery conditions at Park Avenue but were ultimately undone by a strong Swansea City side, falling 3–1 in the Bute Energy Welsh Cup. Ashley Crowden/FAW Despite a difficult first half against the wind and a physically assertive Swansea team, Aber grew into the game and were rewarded late on through Millie Gardner’s composed finish. Aberystwyth began against the worst of the wind, and Swansea used the gusts to their advantage early o

The Black and Greens recorded their biggest win of the season on Saturday afternoon, giving departing manager Callum McKenzie the perfect send-off with a 4–0 victory over a tenacious Ynyshir Albions. Richie Ricketts opened the scoring directly from a free-kick on 22 minutes, but it wasn’t until the 81st minute that captain Desean Martin doubled the lead. Jonny Evans netted his sixth goal in seven JD Cymru South matches from the penalty spot two minutes from time, and there wa

On a poignant Sunday afternoon at Park Avenue, Aberystwyth Town Women began their Adran Trophy campaign in reflective fashion. Before kick-off, the Last Post rang out prior to both teams and supporters observed a solemn minute’s silence, honouring those who served and sacrificed. All members of the ATWFC squad including staff wore black armbands for the game. Credit: Steve Williams Photography With emotions running high and purpose in the air, the Seasiders channelled their f

Aberystwyth Town suffered defeat at home to second-placed Trefelin BGC on Saturday, as two late goals turned a brave performance into heartbreak at Aberystwyth University Park Avenue. In a tight, hard-fought contest, Ethan O’Toole was dismissed for a second yellow card on 61 minutes, before goals from Lewys Ware (89 mins) and Jasper Jones (90+10 mins) snatched all three points for the visitors. After last week’s positive display, Town started confidently once again. Rackee

Aberystwyth Town Women produced a disciplined and determined display at Park Avenue on Sunday, pushing an in-form Swansea City side all the way in a narrow 2–1 defeat that still offered plenty of encouragement for the Seasiders. Credit: Steve Williams Swansea arrived in Ceredigion having scored 16 goals in their previous two fixtures, but Aber entered the match well-prepared, having spent the week focusing on organisation, defensive shape, and collective resilience. That work

The Black and Greens earned a fourth win in their last five league games with a 3–2 victory away to Trethomas Bluebirds, following a positive performance from Callum McKenzie’s men. Dylan Downs opened the scoring after four minutes, and when Ben Davies doubled the lead nine minutes after the break, Town looked well in control. Trethomas, however, fought back — Jay Thomas scored on 59 minutes, and five minutes later Josh Williams equalised. Aber had the final say though, as th