FAW reveals Adran Premier dates for 2025-26
The 2025-26 Adran Premier season will begin on Sunday, 7 September, the Football Association of Wales has announced.The final round of phase one fixtures will take place on Sunday, 25 January, 2026.Phase two kicks off on Sunday, 15 February, 2026 and comes to an end on Sunday, 5 April, 2026.Cardiff City Women will be looking to win a fourth successive Genero Adran title next season having finished 10 points clear of Briton Ferry Llansawel in 2024-25.
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