Preview | Aberystwyth Town Women v Swansea City Women
Swansea City Women return to Genero Adran Premier action as they travel to face Aberystwyth Town Women this afternoon (2pm).
The Swans began 2025 with a 3-2 win over Wrexham in the Genero Adran Trophy semi-finals, but return to league action for the first time since defeat to Briton Ferry Llansawel on December 22.
Aberystwyth head into the game off the back of their strongest run of the season, having earned a point at home to Barry Town United, before beating Cardiff Met Women 1-0 to put themselves four points clear of the drop.
Pre-match views
First-team manager Jamie Sherwood: “We’re coming off the back of a really positive result last weekend and we are going into this weekend full of confidence.
“The girls are in a good place, we know what we want to achieve and how we will do it and we don’t want to make the same mistakes as we have before.
“We never underestimate any opponent and always respect what they are capable of achieving in any performance.
“Chris Church (Aberystwyth Town Women manager) has done some fantastic work, he knows this group well and I’m sure he will be preparing to execute his game plan just as we are this weekend.”
Team news
New arrival Caitlin Williams is available for selection after becoming the third player to join the Swans this January.
Rachel Cullen remains unavailable as she continues her rehabilitation programme, with Steph Turner also sidelined.
Previous meeting
The two sides met earlier this season, with the Swans earning a 3-1 win over Aberystwyth at Llandarcy Academy of Sport.
Nia Jones gave the Swans the perfect start as she smashed home from six yards inside 10 minutes.
Jess Williams soon doubled the lead, heading home her second goal of the season after 17 minutes.
Rebecca Mathias pulled one back for the visitors as her cross from distance found its way into the back of the net to make it 2-1 before the break.
But Aimee Deacon would seal the win with a first-time finish into the bottom corner.
Prime numbers
5 – In their last seven trips to Park Avenue, the Swans have kept five clean sheets, having won all but one of those games.
13 – Aberystwyth have not recorded a league win over the Swans in 13 meetings, with their last coming in the 2012-13 season with a 5-3 win at Park Avenue.