Preview | The New Saints Women v Swansea City Women
Swansea City Women will look to maintain their perfect start to the Genero Adran Premier campaign when they face The New Saints at Park Hall this afternoon (2pm kick-off).
The Swans have taken maximum points from their opening three matches, beginning with a 3-1 victory over Cardiff City before securing a hard-fought 1-0 win against Aberystwyth Town at Park Avenue.
Yzzy Taylor’s side then made it three wins from three last Sunday, coming from behind to secure a 3-1 victory over newly-promoted Cardiff Met at the ThermaGlaze Ground.
The New Saints have also enjoyed a perfect start to the campaign, taking maximum points from their opening three fixtures.
The Saints began with a 2-0 victory over Cardiff Met before recording two emphatic results, defeating Barry Town United 9-1 and following that up with a 7-0 victory over Aberystwyth Town last Sunday.
TNS currently sit top of the Genero Adran Premier on goal difference, with the Swans and reigning champions Wrexham also on nine points after three matches.
Pre-match views
Head coach Yzzy Taylor: “It’s been a really strong start to the season. We know we’re going to face another different challenge this weekend.
“It’s a long journey, but we’ll prepare the best we can for it. We can’t be naive and neglect the start that TNS have had. They’re in a similar position to us where they’ve achieved maximum points so far, and we’re expecting them to be quite dynamic in what they do.
“We need to show resilience off the ball, but also show our strengths when we’re in possession.
“We’ve faced three different types of opponents so far and this will be no different. We’ve shown character in different ways, while also showing aggression and looking after the ball when we’ve needed to.
“TNS away last year was great for us, but we also can’t hide away from the defeat against them in our last home game of the season at the stadium.
“We know they’ll bring us a challenge and we’ll be ready for it.
“Every game is important for us and we want to make sure we bring the best version of ourselves every Sunday. We always focus on the challenge in front of us.”
Last time out - 1st March 2026
Swansea City Women enjoyed a memorable victory on their last visit to Park Hall, with Chloe Chivers scoring four times as the Swans claimed an impressive 5-2 win over The New Saints in March.
Chivers’ four-goal haul included a first-half hat-trick, while Eilish Mitchell was also on the scoresheet as the Swans secured a sixth consecutive victory in all competitions.
The Swans made the perfect start when Chivers unleashed a trademark 25-yard free-kick which crashed off the crossbar before bouncing down and over the line beyond Orla Howard.
The hosts responded quickly to level through Webb, whose first-time effort took a deflection on its way beyond Amelia Forkings.
However, Chivers restored Swansea’s advantage in stunning fashion, curling another superb free-kick from 35 yards over Howard and into the net.
The midfielder completed her hat-trick a minute before half-time with another spectacular long-range effort, firing home from 30 yards to give the Swans a two-goal cushion at the break.
The Saints reduced the deficit seven minutes after the restart when Lexie Harrison played Teare through on goal, with the forward firing past Forkings.
Swansea continued to create opportunities and restored their two-goal advantage with 10 minutes remaining. Another Chivers free-kick struck the crossbar, with Mitchell on hand to head home the rebound.
Chivers then rounded off a superb individual display with her fourth of the afternoon, collecting Sammy Wynne’s pass before unleashing another stunning effort from 25 yards to seal a 5-2 victory.
The New Saints Women: Orla Howard, Zara Gibbs, Mia Davies, Tiggy Webb, Kayleigh Baker, Grace Dunkerley(Olivia Buckland 80'), Kelsey Richardson(Grace Thomas 90+2'), Chantelle Teare, Lexie Harrison, Lexi Jones(Yasmin Evans 80'), Lia Lewis (C).
Unused substitutes: Megan Bowen.
Swansea City Women: Amelia Forkings, Lucy Finch(Lauren Davies 74'), Maddy Murray(Emily Richards 89'), Sammy Wynne, Aimeee Deacon(Lowri Jones 89'), Chloe Chivers, Stacey John(Monet Legall 89'), Eilish Mitchell, Taite Trivett, Caitlin Williams(Maisie Miller 67'), Jess Williams (C).
Unused substitutes: Opal Rayner, Steph Turner.