Wrexham reach Bute Energy Welsh Cup final
Wrexham will feature in the Bute Energy Welsh Cup final for the second season running after securing a convincing 4-0 win over Pontypridd United in the last four.Abbie Iddenden scored her 10th goal of the season to put Wrexham ahead after just six minutes at Latham Park.It went from bad to worse for second-tier United as Lucy Jones turned into her own net before Brooke Cairns scored Wrexham's third - her fourth in this season's tournament - before the half hour mark.Iddenden netted her second of the contest in the 56th minute as Wrexham secured a seventh consecutive win in all competitions.The final will be held at Newport's Rodney Parade on Sunday, 27 April.Steve Dale's Pontypridd will now refocus on their league form as they bid to secure an immediate return to the top-flight following relegation last season.The Dragons are three points clear at the top of the Genero Adran South with two matches remaining.The New Saints v Cardiff City (16:30 GMT): Report to follow
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