Can Nomads succeed where they failed last season and reach the top-flight Adran Premier League ?
The Quay led 2-0 in the 2024-25 play-off against Pontypridd United only to end up losing 3-2 in a second-half turnaround.
Jordan Parry’s side will now target a redressing of the balance when they take on Cardiff Met in Sunday’s winner-takes-all final at Park Avenue, Aberystwyth.
Nomads have had another great season, winning the title undefeated for a second time.
Last season they won all 14 matches, this time it was 10 wins and two draws.
In the 2024-25 play-off final, defeat was an especially tough knock to take, but they have regrouped and put themselves in the promotion picture again.
Opponents Cardiff Met are likely to prove very difficult opposition.
Joint record six-time Adran Premier champions, Met were relegated at the end of last season but have rallied to win the Adran South title by an eight-point margin in 2025-26.
Speaking ahead of Sunday, Nomads midfielder Mel Barlow, said: “Lifting the title again and going two seasons unbeaten is an immense achievement in itself. All the girls and staff have worked extra hard this season as it was our title we had to fight to retain. The dedication and determination of the team is what has made this extra special.
“Promotion would mean absolutely everything to me and this team. When I first joined the club three years ago, it was a goal that we all wanted to achieve. Promotion is something we all deserve and we are all ready for a new challenge in the Genero Adran Premier.”
Part of the squad last season when Connah’s Quay narrowly missed out, central defender Evie Chard will be hoping to be on the winning side on this occasion. Crucial to an incredible Nomads defensive record, whilst also being key to beginning attacks for the North champions this season, Chard earned a nomination for the Genero Adran North Player of the Season for her efforts in the current campaign.
North Wales girl with international experience.
Also in the Player of the Season nominations but this time for the Genero Adran South, attacking midfielder Anna Houghton has been central to Cardiff Met’s creativity since their drop into tier two. With nine goal contributions in a title winning campaign, Houghton will hope to play a significant role in bouncing back to the top flight with the Archers.
Referee: Erin Brennan
Assistant Referee 1: Katie Hannah
Assistant Referee 2: Lilah Thomas
Fourth Official: Gemma Border
Sunday’s play-off will take place at Park Avenue in Aberystwyth for the first time after the three previous Play-Offs were held at Latham Park in Newtown.
Home to Genero Adran Premier club Aberystwyth Town, Park Avenue is one of the most famous and recognisable stadiums in the Welsh domestic game.
Tickets at Park Avenue will only be available to buy on the gate, costing £3 for adults and £1 for under 18s.
For the third consecutive season, the Genero Adran Leagues Promotion Play-Off will be broadcast live on the FAW’s free streaming service, RedWall+.
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