The New Saints Women are gearing up for a crucial away match against Swansea City Women at the Swansea.com Stadium, scheduled for 2:00 p.m. on March 29, 2026. This match holds significant importance as it will be the last game for manager Iain Darbyshire, who has been with the club for nine years.
Currently, The New Saints Women sit fourth in the Adran Premier Championship Conference table with 23 points, while Swansea City Women are positioned third. The stakes are high, especially after The New Saints Women suffered a narrow 1-0 defeat against Wrexham last Sunday at Park Hall Stadium. In contrast, Swansea City Women faced a heavy 7-1 loss to Wrexham in their recent outing.
In their last encounter, Swansea City Women triumphed over The New Saints Women with a score of 5-2 at Park Hall, adding pressure on The New Saints to perform well in this upcoming match.
Tickets for the match are priced at £5 for adults and £1 for children, making it accessible for fans to attend and support their teams. The match officials include referee Charlotte Carpenter, along with assistant referees Karl Griffin and Kevin Bungay, and fourth official Saffron Rennison.
For this match, The New Saints Women will don an all-blue kit, while Swansea City Women will wear white shirts and socks paired with black shorts, their goalkeepers dressed in all-pink.
Iain Darbyshire expressed his sentiments about the match, stating, “This week’s game is an audition for the cup final,” highlighting the importance of the upcoming game. He also reflected on his tenure, saying, “I’m so grateful for all the staff and players, they’ve been a part of the journey.” Darbyshire noted, “This has been the first week where it’s kind of hit home that it’s my last game,” emphasizing the emotional weight of the occasion.
As the match approaches, the atmosphere is expected to be charged, with both teams looking to secure a vital win. The New Saints Women are determined to bounce back from their recent loss and end the season on a high note.
Details remain unconfirmed regarding any further developments or changes leading up to the match, but fans are eagerly anticipating what promises to be an exciting encounter.
