Phil SumblerOur congratulations go this afternoon to the Swansea City Ladies team who secured a league and cup double thanks to a 0-0 draw against Abergavenny that gave them the point they needed to pip Cardiff Met to the league title.
The win came just a few days after they won the cup with a 4-1 win over Cardiff City and completes a superb season for Colin Staples’ side who had to sit on the sidelines and watch for months on end as the pandemic bought a temporary halt to the season.
The Swans were even able to afford the luxury of a missed penalty from Emma Beynon in the second half and could consider themselves unlucky on more than one occasion as they looked to secure a win as well as the title.
The result though ensured an unbeaten league campaign and with just one goal conceded in our 16 encounters a fantastic achievement for the side who rightly are holding the crown as the finest team in Wales.
Swansea City defender Shaunna Jenkins told Clwb Pel-Droed:
“Obviously, it’s been a very tough season for everyone with COVID. We had a big break around Christmas time and with fixtures changing, it’s been hard.
“In the past three weeks, we’ve had six games, but we dug deep as a team and got through it together.
“We thoroughly deserved the league. Everyone knows how good we are as a team. We showed that last season and showed it again this year.”
Swansea City Ladies: Claire Skinner, Alicia Powe (C), Shaunna Jenkins, Ellie Lake, Emma Benyon, Kelly Adams, Ria Hughes, Katy Hosford, Stacey John-Davis, Laura Davies (Chloe Chivers 62’), Tija Richardson
Abergavenny Women: Zara Pernalete, Megan Jones, Elena Scrivens, Jess Bennett, Olivia Barnes (Caitlin Davies 68’), Sian Bull, Ceri Hudson (C), Lyndsey Davies, Eliza Atkins (Ffion David 79’), Lauren Boyd, Amy Williams
