The New Saints moved to the top of the Adran Premier on Sunday 13 September 2026 after a devastating 9-1 demolition of Barry Town United, with forward Abbie Iddenden scoring four goals in her first start of the season. Wrexham kept pace with the leaders by defeating Cardiff City 4-2 in an entertaining encounter at Cardiff City Stadium, while Swansea City maintained their perfect record with a 1-0 victory at Aberystwyth Town. The four fixtures formed matchday two of the Adran Premier season, which began on 6 September 2026.
How did TNS dominate Barry Town?
The New Saints set an emphatic tone by establishing a commanding lead early in the first half. Iddenden's quickfire hat-trick within the opening five minutes stunned Barry Town, who found themselves overwhelmed as TNS added four more goals before the interval to reach 7-1. The former Wrexham player secured her fourth goal in the second half, while Lexi Jones contributed two further strikes. Fiona Barry and Lexie Harrison also found the net for the rampant hosts. Barry Town pulled one goal back through Niamh Duggan, and an own goal from Liv Barnett completed the scoring in a one-sided affair.
Barry Town remain bottom of the division on goal difference after two matches, having also suffered a 4-1 defeat to Briton Ferry Llansawel on the opening weekend. The New Saints had opened their campaign with a 2-0 victory at Cardiff Met, with second-half goals from Lexi Jones and debutant Fiona Barry securing that win.
Can Wrexham stay with the leaders?
Wrexham demonstrated their title credentials by fighting back from behind multiple times to overcome Cardiff City in a six-goal thriller. Jenny Sugarman's defending champions led three times during the match, with Evie Sadler sealing the victory in the 90th minute. Mikalya Cook opened the scoring for Wrexham, but Halie Richards equalised for Cardiff. Natasha Thomas restored Wrexham's lead with her second goal of the season, only for Mackenzie Olden to level again in an entertaining first half. Katie Barker scored a third for Wrexham in the second half, and Cardiff failed to respond. The Bluebirds' afternoon deteriorated further when Richards received a second yellow card in added time.
Cardiff, who won the Adran Premier in 2023, 2024 and 2025, have yet to register a victory this season. Wrexham won their first Adran Premier title in 2025-26 and began this campaign with a 4-0 victory over Aberystwyth Town on the opening weekend.
How did Swansea maintain their unbeaten start?
Swansea City continued their perfect record by securing a 1-0 win at Aberystwyth Town on 13 September 2026. Aimee Deacon converted from the penalty spot on the stroke of half-time to give Yzzy Taylor's side the victory. This result followed Swansea's opening weekend triumph over Cardiff City, which finished 3-1. Aberystwyth remain one of two teams without a point after two games and will face a stern test when they host The New Saints on Sunday 20 September 2026.
What happened in the other fixture?
Briton Ferry Llansawel extended their unbeaten record but were held to a 1-1 draw by Cardiff Met. Lucy Powell missed a penalty for Ferry, but Jade Crofts gave them the lead four minutes later. Cardiff Met equalised in the second half to secure their first point of the season. Ferry sit third in the division after two matches, having opened with a 4-1 victory over Barry Town United.
What comes next?
Matchday three takes place on Sunday 20 September 2026, with The New Saints travelling to Aberystwyth Town, Wrexham visiting Barry Town United, Cardiff City facing Briton Ferry Llansawel away, and Swansea City hosting Cardiff Met at home. The Adran Premier phase-one season runs until Sunday 31 January 2027.
Key Facts
- Abbie Iddenden scored four goals in The New Saints' 9-1 victory over Barry Town United, including a hat-trick in the first five minutes
- Wrexham defeated Cardiff City 4-2 to maintain their title challenge, with Evie Sadler scoring the winner in the 90th minute
- Swansea City's 1-0 win at Aberystwyth Town, secured by Aimee Deacon's penalty, extended their unbeaten start to the season
- Cardiff City have yet to win this season after winning the Adran Premier in three consecutive years (2023, 2024, 2025)
- Barry Town United and Aberystwyth Town remain without a point after two matches
