Twenty years after representing Pwllheli in the Welsh Cup final, goalkeeper Sara Lacey is back at the club

Goalkeeper Sara Lacey is back at CPD Pwllheli – 20 years after she represented the club in the Welsh Cup final.

The veteran stopper, who spent many seasons with CPDM Llanystumdwy, will return to The Rec for the 2026-27 season.

Having started her football journey with Pwllheli at a young age, she was part of the team that reached the 2006 Welsh Cup Final, where they faced Cardiff City, featuring Welsh internationals Jess Fishlock and Lauren Dykes.

She later joined Llanystumdwy and made 100 appearances for the club since 2021-22 before making her return to Pwllheli Ladies. Sara has also represented Bangor City and Mountain Rangers.

Lacey, 37, is an ideal replacement for Sara Williams, who left the club at the end of last season after three fantastic years wearing the gloves.

CPD Pwllheli said in a statement: “We’re thrilled to welcome Sara back home. Her experience, quality, and passion for the game will be a huge asset to the squad, and we’re excited to see her between the posts once again this season.”

Sara was in the Pwllheli side which reached the 2006 Welsh Cup Final

Croeso Cynnes i Sara Lacey.

Mae Clwb Pêl-droed Merched Pwllheli yn falch iawn o groesawu ein gôl-geidwad newydd yn ôl i’r clwb!

Dechreuodd ei thaith bêl-droed gyda Merched Pwllheli yn ifanc, ac roedd yn rhan o’r tîm a gyrhaeddodd Rownd Derfynol Cwpan Cymru, lle buont yn wynebu Caerdydd, tîm oedd yn cynnwys chwaraewyr rhyngwladol Cymru Jess Fishlock a Lauren Dykes.

Yn ddiweddarach, ymunodd â Merched Llanystumdwy cyn ddychwelyd i wisgo crys Merched Pwllheli unwaith eto.

Rydym wrth ein bodd yn ei gweld yn ôl adref. Bydd ei phrofiad, ei hansawdd a’i hymroddiad i’r gêm yn ased mawr i’r garfan, ac rydym yn edrych ymlaen at’w gweld yn ôl rhwng y pyst y tymor hwn.