Key Points

Wrexham Advance Securely: Holders Wrexham secured a 5-0 away victory against Llanfair United at Mount Field, advancing to the last eight of the Adran Trophy.
Cardiff City’s 11-Goal Rampage: Cardiff City recorded the biggest win of the round, thrashing second-tier Pontypridd United 11-2 at Cardiff International Sports Campus.
Quarter-Final Fixtures Set: Swansea City sealed a narrow 1-0 victory over Barry Town United to set up a quarter-final clash against Wrexham.
Standout Individual Performances: Gillian Keenan and Scarlett Baker-Perry both scored hat-tricks for Cardiff City, while Liv Fuller and Evie Sadler each scored twice for Wrexham.
Adran Premier Battles: Cardiff Met picked up an away 2-1 victory over Aberystwyth Town, while 2025 winners The New Saints earned a 6-1 victory over Wrexham Foresters.

Cardiff (Cardiff Daily) November 9, 2026 – Holders Wrexham progressed safely to the last eight of the Adran Trophy following a comprehensive 5-0 victory away at Llanfair United, while Cardiff City delivered a dominant attacking performance by scoring eleven goals against Pontypridd United.

Contents

How Did Cardiff City Secure an 11-Goal Victory?
What Were the Other Notable Knockout Results Across Wales?
What Is the Background of the Adran Trophy Competition?
How Will This Development Affect Welsh Domestic Women’s Football?

In a weekend marked by high-scoring ties across Wales, the cup holders made light work of their trip to Mount Field. Wrexham established control over their Adran North opponents through two goals apiece from Liv Fuller and Evie Sadler, before Mariam Mahmood added a fifth in the second half to cap off a professional performance.

The result sets up a highly anticipated quarter-final encounter against top-flight rivals Swansea City, who managed a narrow 1-0 victory against Barry Town United courtesy of a solitary strike from Maisie Miller.

How Did Cardiff City Secure an 11-Goal Victory?

As reported by Noah Bushby of Cardiff City Media, the Bluebirds produced a commanding display at the Cardiff International Sports Campus to defeat second-tier Pontypridd United 11-2.

Cardiff City took an early lead through Mackenzie Olden’s low drive, followed by a finish from Haile Richards. Gillian Keenan quickly expanded the advantage with a rapid double before Scarlett Baker-Perry opened her account. Keenan completed her hat-trick before the interval by heading home an Anuka O’Hare cross, alongside a finish from Mia Malone, sending the hosts into half-time with a 7-1 lead.

The second-half momentum continued as defender TJ Gauvain scored her first goal for the club, while Baker-Perry completed her hat-trick with two header goals. Substitute Lily Billingham added the final goal late in the match.

Speaking in the pre-match media session, Cardiff City player Scarlett Baker-Perry stated:

“Sunday is the first game in this competition, so the girls are very eager to start it off strong and with every competition we play in, we are determined to go far.”

The Bluebirds will face Briton Ferry Llansawel in the quarter-finals following Briton Ferry’s 7-0 victory against Cascade YFC.

What Were the Other Notable Knockout Results Across Wales?

In another all-Adran Premier fixture, Cardiff Met earned a 2-1 away victory against Aberystwyth Town. Evie Henshaw proved decisive for the visitors, scoring both goals to guide Cardiff Met into the quarter-finals.

The New Saints, winners of the Adran Trophy in 2025, advanced with a 6-1 victory over lower-league Wrexham Foresters. Former Wrexham forward Abbie Iddenden scored a first-half hat-trick following Fiona Barry’s opener. Caitlin Chapman and Lexis Harrison added further goals in the second half, while Evie Wigley scored a consolation goal for Foresters.

Elsewhere in the draw, Connah’s Quay Nomads recorded a 5-0 away win against Flint Town United. Carmarthen Town secured their place in the next round after defeating Cwmbran Celtic 4-2 on penalties following a 2-2 draw at full-time.

What Is the Background of the Adran Trophy Competition?

The Adran Trophy serves as the primary knockout cup competition for domestic women’s football clubs across the Welsh league system, bringing together teams from the top-tier Adran Premier and regional second-tier divisions (Adran North and Adran South).

Wrexham entered the 2026–27 campaign as defending champions, having lifted the trophy following a strong cup run in the previous season. The tournament frequently creates cross-league matchups, pairing established top-flight teams against emerging lower-tier sides. The 2025 edition was won by The New Saints, underlining the competitive balance among the league’s top institutions in recent years.

How Will This Development Affect Welsh Domestic Women’s Football?

This round of results reinforces the dominance of top-flight Adran Premier clubs over regional division teams, setting up high-calibre quarter-final clashes.

For supporters and club stakeholders, the upcoming quarter-final between holders Wrexham and Swansea City represents a high-profile showdown that will test Wrexham’s title defense early in the knockout stages. Meanwhile, Cardiff City’s 11-goal performance maintains their momentum across domestic competitions, positioning them as primary contenders alongside The New Saints for the 2026–27 silverware. The results also ensure strong visibility for domestic women’s football across Wales as regional attendance figures and tournament interest continue to develop.