Wrexham begin Adran Premier defence with big win

Natasha Thomas (right) has won six caps for Jamaica, scoring three goals. [FAW] Wrexham 4-0 Aberystwyth Town Wrexham began the defence of their Adran Premier title with a comfortable win over Aberystwyth Town at The Rock. Jenny Sugarman's side dominated the first half and Aber keeper Megan Bowen made vital saves to deny Katie Barker and Ava Suckley. Natasha Thomas' effort struck the post and Maria Francis-Jones fired over the crossbar before the deadlock was finally broken on 32 minutes. Thomas headed beyond Bowen from a Francis-Jones cross to score her first league goal since joining from Ipswich Town during the summer. The hosts extended their lead with two quick goals at the start of the second half. Francis-Jones scored with a sublime strike from just inside the area before Suckley netted from close range two minutes later. Aber's attacks were few and far between, with Amy Jenkins' speculative effort from distance, which keeper Lucy Farrell gathered, their best effort. Wrexham completed the scoring with Katie Barker's looping header from Lili Jones' cross finding the net. Barry Town United 1-4 Briton Ferry Llansawel Briton Ferry Llansawel began their Adran Premier campaign with an impressive win away to Barry Town United. Goals from Maia Owen, Jade Crofts and Megan Kearle gave Ferry a commanding 3-0 interval lead at Jenner Park. A second strike from Crofts after the break sealed the victory before Amy Long pulled a goal back for Barry with a penalty. Cardiff Met 0-2 The New Saints Lexi Jones and Fiona Barry scored as The New Saints won 2-0 away at newly promoted Cardiff Met. Barry provided the assist for Jones, who scored from six yards out with just over 20 minutes remaining at Cyncoed. Barry then got herself on the scoresheet wth five minutes to go, finding the net from the edge of the area. Cardiff Met have returned to the Adran Premier after a season's absence after securing promotion with victory in the play-off final against Connah's Quay Nomads.