Preview | Aberystwyth Town Women v Swansea City Women
Swansea City Women will look to make it back-to-back victories when they travel to west Wales to face Aberystwyth Town at Park Avenue on Sunday (2pm kick-off).
The Swans opened their Genero Adran Premier campaign with a 3-1 south Wales derby victory over Cardiff City, with goals from Chloe Chivers and Emily Richards, as well as an own goal, securing a first victory over their rivals in almost two years.
Aberystwyth Town faced reigning champions Wrexham in their opening fixture, suffering a 4-0 defeat, and they will be looking to bounce back on home soil.
But Yzzy Taylor’s Swans will be hoping to build on their impressive opening-day performance and make it two wins from two as they look to establish themselves towards the top end of the early table.
Pre-match views
Head coach Yzzy Taylor: “It’s been a really positive week. The result last weekend gave everyone a lift, but the important thing for us was getting back in and working hard again because we know one result doesn’t define our season.
“The standards have been really good in training and there’s been a lot of energy within the group. We want to take confidence from last weekend, but we also recognise that we have to keep improving and pushing ourselves.
“There were definitely a lot of positives from the Cardiff game, particularly in the way we approached it and the intensity we showed, but there are always areas where we can be better.
“We’ve looked at how we can keep the ball better, improve some of our decision-making and make sure we’re consistent in what we do without the ball. We want to be a team that can control different types of games, and that will be important again this weekend.
“We’re expecting a really competitive game. Aberystwyth will obviously want to respond to their result last weekend and we know they’ll come with a lot of determination, particularly at home.
“For us, it’s about focusing on what we can control. We have to be patient, move the ball well and make good decisions when we get into the final third."
Last time out - November 2 2025
Swansea City Women made it four league wins on the bounce after a 2-1 victoruy over the Seasiders last November.
An early Aberystwyth own goal, followed by a Chivers finish 20 minutes from half time claimed victory for the Swans again ten-player Aberystwyth Town, with Imi Scourfield being sent off for two yellow cards.
The visitors took the lead after a Chivers free kick was delivered into the box and as defender Lalita Egan attempted to clear but her looping header resulted going over goalkepeer Sophie Steele's head for the opener.
Chances were few and far between for the Swans with the only real chance towards the end of the first half falling to Chivers after EMily Richards laid the midfielder off, but the Swans no 10 was unable to generate anough power to test Steele in net.
The Swans started the second half sloppy and were punished after the hour mark, when a Shauna Chambers delivery wasnt cleared by Swansea, providing an opportunity for Egan to make ammends and fire the Seasiders level.
Taylor's side stepped up after conceding with Jess WIlliams being denied by a fingertip save from Steele following a corner.
Chivers would find the winner with 20 minutes remaining, as her attempted cross into the area looped over Steele to claim all three points for Swansea.
Aberystwyth Town Women: Sophie Steele, Rebecca Mathias, Sian Evans (Lowri James-Evans 63’), Lily Moralee-Hughes (Dani Mawle 90+2’), Libby Isaac, Imogen Scourfield, Alaw Davies (Sioned Kersey 63’), Shauna Chambers, Ffiona Evans (Paige Harvey 90+2’), Lalita Egan, Amy Jenkins.
Substitutes not used: Caitlin O’Shea, Amelie Talbot, Megan Ryan.
Swansea City Women: Amelia Forkings, Lauren Davies (Sammy Wynne 23’), Maddy Murray, Steph Turner, Emily Richards (Eilish Mitchell 62’), Aimee Deacon, Chloe Chivers, Ellie Lake (Maisie Miller 62’), Caitlin Williams, Emily Thomas (Lucy Finch 77’), Jess Williams (C).
Substitutes not used: Caitlin Seaborne, Lowri Jones.