Preview | Swansea City Women v The New Saints Women
Swansea City Women will look to extend their unbeaten start to the season when they welcome The New Saints Women (TNS) to Llandarcy Academy of Sport (2pm kick-off).
The Swans play their first game at Llandarcy this season, having played both of their home fixtures to date at the Swansea.com Stadium, entry is free for supporters.
Jamie Sherwood's side have won three and drawn one of their four games so far, and beat defending champions Cardiff City last time out.
TNS will be looking to return to winning ways, having dropped points in their last two outings, losing to Cardiff and drawing against leaders Briton Ferry.
Pre-match views
First-team manager Jamie Sherwood: “We are an unbeaten side and that’s the way we want to stay, we are prepared to go into the game against TNS as we have every other fixture.
“The gameplan will look similar but we will make some tweaks to maximise our strengths and nullify the opposition.
“They will be a well-organised, dynamic side that are capable of scoring goals and mixing it when needed. We are looking forward to an interesting fixture, a different fixture for us.
“We know what our standards are and we know where we want to be, we’ve got levels that we believe can be attained and we will make sure we remain consistent with our outlook.”
Previous meeting
In the previous meeting between the two sides, Stacey John-Davis scored a hat-trick as Swansea City booked their place in the Genero Adran Trophy final with a 5-1 victory.
Emily Thomas opened the scoring with a headed effort after just six minutes, before Sammy Wynne doubled Swansea’s advantage with a stunning strike from distance.
John-Davis made it three just before the break, and went on to add a fantastic quickfire double in the second half to complete her treble.
TNS would pull one back late on, Chelsea Herbert making a double save before Chloe Shirley found the net, but it was nothing more than a consolation for the hosts.
Prime numbers
4 – In the four clashes between the two sides at Llandarcy Academy of Sport, the Swans have emerged victorious.
8 – Katy Hosford has netted eight goals in the last nine meetings between the two sides.