Charlie Bill’s side have won four games in a row in all competitions, following last weekend’s 3-1 win against Peterborough United in the FAWNL Cup to book their place in the last 32. Next up for the Pirates is the long trip to South Wales, as they face Gwalia United in the FAWNL Southern Premier Division.

The match against the Welsh outfit will be played at the University of South Wales Sports Park and kick-off at 2:00pm.

Here is everything you need to know ahead of Sunday’s game.

Match Details

Date: Sunday 5th October
Venue: University of South Wales, Treforest Industrial Estate, Pontypridd CF37 5UP.
Kick-Off: 2:00pm

Tickets

Ticket prices for Sunday’s match can be found below. You can find the link for purchasing tickets under the ‘Upcoming Events’ section of the club’s website here:

Adult - £5.50
Over 65s - £3
Under 16s - £2

How to Get to The University of South Wales Sports Park

Once supporters reach the M4, they should exit at Junction 32 before travelling north on A470 for approximately four miles. Leave the A470 at Junction A4054 before taking the first exit onto the Treforest Industrial Estate. The University of South Wales provide the following advice for fans arriving by car:

“You will see signs for USW Sport Park on your left, just before the ATS building. (From Merthyr Tydfil) Travel south on the A470 until you reach the junction marked A4054. Take the fourth exit off the roundabout into Treforest Industrial Estate (A4054). You will see signs for USW Sport Park on your left, just before the ATS building.”

The Opposition

Cardiff City Ladies were rebranded at the start of the 2024/25 season, becoming Gwalia United. They finished ninth in the FAWNL Southern Premier Division last year – five points above the relegation zone.

We also faced Gwalia in the first round of the FAWNL Cup during the 2024/25 campaign, beating them 2-1 thanks to goals from Nicola Puddick and Sofia Stovold.

Despite three wins from their first five league matches this season, manager James Thomas left his role on 1st October. Charlie Mitchell will take caretaker charge of the team while the club look for a new permanent manager.

Follow the Match on Social Media

If you can’t make the game, you can follow the match via our official X and Instagram accounts. A match report will also be posted on the club website, detailing the key moments in the game.

Follow @RBFCWomen on X and @realbedfordwomen on Instagram.