Pre-Match Centre | Penclawdd vs. Cardiff City

City Women begin our Bute Energy Welsh Cup defence this weekend with a trip to Penclawdd AFC.

Kick-off is at 2pm on Sunday, October 20th at Parc Dan Y Graig.

Ticket information

Tickets for this Sunday's clash are available on arrival for £3 for adults and free for U16s. A match programme will also be included with the ticket.

There will be a card machine available for payment at the ground, but cash is preferred. 

Pre-Match | Iain Darbyshire

Ahead of the clash, head coach Iain Darbyshire said: “We're looking forward to this weekend against an opposition we haven’t played before. We know it’s going to be a big occasion and we know as defending champions of this trophy that we need to go there and put in a good performance. 

"It will be a great opportunity for the young players to get some minutes and be around some of the Senior Team. It will also be a good opportunity for some senior players who are coming back from injury and recovering, it’ll be a good chance for them to get some minutes too.”

Pre-Match | Grace Evans

“I'm looking forward to the game against Penclawdd. It will be nice to set up where we have the ball more and play with it, play our football and hopefully, come out of it and go back to focusing on the league. 

"We’re hoping to come out with the win, we know Penclawdd with be physical, but I hope it’s nothing we can’t deal with.”

Opposition Focus | Penclawdd AFC

Penclawdd enjoyed a huge 15-1 win against Abertillery Belles in the previous round of the Bute Energy Welsh Cup. Five goals for Emily Jenkinson, four goals apiece for Alex Davies and Hannah Williams, as well as Jess Adams' goals set up the tie against the defending champions.

Penclawdd also sit joint fourth in the SWWGL Women’s League, just three points off leaders Taffs Well, with a record of three wins and one loss. They most recently beat Tredegar Town 8-1 last Sunday, thanks to four goals from Davies, and a brace each for Jenkinson and Gina Hambleton. 

Reaching the ground

Supporters planning on attending on Sunday should use the following address:

Penclawdd, Swansea SA4 3XE

Please note that parking is not available at the ground. However, there is an available car park nearby (SA4 3YE), which is a 3-5 minute walk to the ground.

The nearest train station from Penclawdd AFC is Gowerton. From there, take the 16 bus at CK's Stop and exit the bus at Abercedy, which is a 10-minute walk to the ground.