Preview | Barry Town United Women v Swansea City Women

Swansea City Women kick-off the new Genero Adran Premier season with a trip to face Barry Town United Women this afternoon (2pm).

The Swans will be looking to build on an improved end to last season under Yzzy Taylor, who is heading into her first season as head coach.

Barry, meanwhile, will be looking to improve on their sixth-place finish of last season.

Pre-match views

Swansea City Women’s head coach Yzzy Taylor: “This season is a clean slate for us, with a new squad and we want to give a good account of ourselves.

“I am sure Barry will feel the same, they have made some good signings and we know from our games against them last season that they will pose a threat.

“But our main focus will be on us and what we can bring to the game.”

Previous meeting

Three first-half goals made it three consecutive wins for Swansea City Women as they comfortably beat Barry Town United Women when the sides last met earlier this year.

The Swans got off to a great start as Jess Williams headed home Katy Hosford’s corner after just six minutes.

Stacey John-Davis doubled the lead soon after, curling in a superb strike after cutting in from the left hand side.

The forward would then get her second as her lobbed effort floated over the head of the goalkeeper, and the Swans eased through a goalless second half to claim the three points.

Prime numbers

4 – The two sides met four times last season and the Swans were unbeaten as they played out three draws and a win.

5 - Swansea finished fifth in the league last season, missing out on a place in the Championship phase of the competition for the first time.