Briton Ferry Women
- Leagues Played
- Wales Premier League Women 50 Wales League Cup Women 1
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- Briton Ferry
Results
Stats
| Total | Home | Away | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matches played | 14 | 8 | 6 |
| Wins | 5 | 4 | 1 |
| Draws | 6 | 2 | 4 |
| Losses | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Goals for | 22 | 14 | 8 |
| Goals against | 17 | 10 | 7 |
| Clean sheets | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Failed to score | 3 | 1 | 2 |
Wikipedia - Briton Ferry Llansawel A.F.C. Ladies
Briton Ferry Llansawel AFC Ladies is a football team, playing in the Women's Welsh Premier League, to which they were promoted in 2024. Briton Ferry Llansawel run a senior ladies team, a ladies reserves team and a ladies youth team.
The club plays its home matches at Old Road Ground, Briton Ferry, which has a capacity of 2,000.
The team's first choice strip is red shirts, shorts and socks. The second choice strip is green shirts with white stripe, black shorts and socks.
History
After Briton Ferry and Llansawel Football Clubs merged to form Briton Ferry Llansawel AFC in 2009, the ladies team was later set up and began playing in the South Wales regional leagues, finishing in the top three in the 2013-14 season. They played their first season in the Women's Welsh Premier League in 2016, however they finished bottom of the league after the 18 game season and were relegated back to the second tier. After winning the Welsh Women's League in the 2017-18 season to gain promotion back to the Premier League with a last day of the season win away to Barry Town, Briton Ferry Llansawel.
Demotion to the Adran South
Despite successfully earning a tier 1 license, and finishing 7th out of 9th in the previous season's Welsh Women's Premier League, Briton Ferry Llansawel were demoted to the second tier.
Briton Ferry Llansawel's General Manager, Ross Norgrove condemned the demotion as "unfair and discriminatory"
In the 2021-22 season; their first back in the second tier, Briton Ferry Llansawel finished in the runners up spot. They went won better the following season, winning the Adran South, but losing out to Wrexham in the North-South promotion playoff. Ferry also reached the FAW Women's Cup final, losing to Cardiff City.
In then 2023-24, however, they finally won the promotion back to the top flight, beating Llandudno 4 - 0 in the promotion playoff final.
The Briton Ferry Women soccer team, based in the picturesque town of Briton Ferry in Wales, is a dynamic and passionate squad dedicated to promoting women's football at both local and national levels. Established with the aim of providing a platform for female athletes to showcase their talent, the team has quickly become a cornerstone of the community, inspiring young girls to pursue their dreams in sports.
Competing in the Welsh Women's Premier League, Briton Ferry Women is known for its competitive spirit, teamwork, and commitment to excellence. The team boasts a diverse roster of skilled players, each bringing their unique strengths and experiences to the pitch. With a focus on developing homegrown talent, the club emphasizes youth development and community engagement, hosting training camps and workshops to nurture the next generation of female footballers.
The team's colors, emblem, and spirited fan base reflect the pride and heritage of Briton Ferry, creating an electric atmosphere during home matches. As they strive for success on the field, Briton Ferry Women also champions values of sportsmanship, inclusivity, and empowerment, making them not just a soccer team, but a beacon of hope and inspiration for women in sports.
Whether competing in league matches or community events, Briton Ferry Women continues to make a significant impact in the world of women's football, aiming to elevate the sport and foster a love for the game in every player and supporter.