Abbie excited as Wrexham tackle Cardiff in big cup final
Newport's Rodney Parade will play host to the match-up, which sees Wrexham coming up against the league champions for the second consecutive season.
Asked what a cup final win would mean, Iddenden told the club's YouTube channel: 'Everything. I think every player, whatever team you're at, you want to win some silverware.
'But, Wrexham's a special club and to come here and have the chance of winning some silverware with the season like we have would be incredibly special and I think for everyone that's played a part in it, it just shows the kind of character and the resilience that we've got as a team.
'So, it would be huge.'
Iddenden has been a major part of Wrexham's recovery during a mixed campaign in the Adran Premier.
Off the pace during the early portion of the campaign, the Reds have turned things around and they have displayed some excellent form since the turn of the year.
They have lost just twice in the league since December and Iddenden topped the league's scoring stakes during phase two of the season with six goals.
On getting used to surroundings at the club, she added: 'I think it's always hard coming into a new team, finding your feet and kind of understanding how the team plays. But, I think, kind of before Christmas, before I got injured, I was finding my feet a bit then.
'So, it was a bit of a setback, but definitely feel like I've hit the ground running again now.
'So, it's exciting and positive. So, can't wait for the rest of the season.'
Wrexham are looking for revenge for their Welsh Cup final defeat 12 months ago.
The Reds produced an excellent display to push Cardiff all the way, but goals from Rhianne Oakley and Emma Beynon made sure of a domestic treble for Cardiff.
However, City haven't had things all their own way this time around. The Adran Trophy title was claimed by The New Saints, while Cardiff have been forced to work hard to defend their league crown.
Wrexham have finally broken their duck versus the Bluebirds - and they've achieved two vital victories against their rivals.
In early March, Ava Suckley and Iddenden saw Wrexham triumph on their travels and the Reds followed this up with a superb 4-2 outcome at home earlier this month. Rosie Hughes' opener was followed by Iddenden's hat-trick on a cracking day for Steve Dale's charges.
There's one North East Wales League match on Sunday as Northop Hall visit Berriew.
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