Adran Premier champions Cardiff secure late win
Plate ConferenceCardiff Met 0-2 Barry Town United: Already relegated Cardiff Met fell to a 17th defeat of the season with Erin Murray scoring a brace for the visitors.Swansea City 4-1 Aberystwyth Town: Swansea finished their campaign on a high note with goals from Emily Richards, Taite Trivett, Jessica Williams and Stacy John-Davis secured victory after Carys Bufton had levelled for Aber.
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