Adran Premier: Cardiff lead as Phase 1 ends and title race heats up | OneFootball

The 2024/25 Adran Premier Phase 1 has come to a close, setting the stage for an exciting run-in as teams gear up for Phase 2.

With crucial points secured and top scorers making their mark, the competition is finely poised as the league splits into its Championship and Plate groups. Here is a look at how things stand after Phase 1 and what to expect in Phase 2.

Cardiff City’s dominance and Ffion Price’s goal-scoring heroics

Cardiff City have been the standout team so far, topping the table at the conclusion of Phase 1. A key figure in this success has been Ffion Price, the fullback who has remarkably finished as the league’s top scorer after the first phase. Price has netted an impressive 10 goals, underlining her attacking prowess and ability to contribute in the final third despite her position.

Currently, Price leads the race for the Golden Boot. Though the competition remains fierce, with five players tied in second place on seven goals each. With the decisive fixtures of Phase 2 ahead, the battle for the league’s top scorer title promises to be an intriguing subplot. Players in both the Championship and Plate conferences will be determined to get their team over the line and net as many goals as possible in the coming matches.

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Adran Premier Phase 1 standings

What’s next in Phase 2

At the end of Phase 1, the league split into two groups: the Championship and Plate conferences.

The Championship Conference will determine the league winner and the winner qualifying for the UEFA Women’s Champions League. In the bottom half, the Plate Conference teams will fight to avoid finishing last and will look to end their season on a high note, bettering how they did in Phase 1.

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Phase 2 fixtures commence on Sunday, March 2, running through to Sunday, April 13, where every match will be crucial in shaping the final league standings.

Championship Conference teams

Plate Conference teams

The road ahead

The upcoming fixtures in Phase 2 will be pivotal. The top teams will look to maintain their momentum, while the others will aim for a strong finish. Reigning champs Cardiff City will seek to extend their dominance while challengers like Briton Ferry will be hot on their heels, eager to close the gap and mount a title challenge.

With attacking talents flourishing, defensive battles intensifying and European football on the line, the final stretch of the Genero Adran Premier promises drama, excitement and high-quality football once more.

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