Cardiff and Wrexham claim derby bragging rights
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Championship round
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Cardiff City 2-1 Swansea City: League leaders Cardiff City ensured derby bragging rights are heading east once more with victory over Swansea City in the Welsh capital. Lily Billingham put the hosts ahead after spotting goalkeeper Amelia Forkings off her line and chipping the ball into the net. Eilish Mitchell hit back for the Swans, before Laura Curnock restored Cardiff's lead just before the break. Cardiff remain a point clear of Wrexham having played one game more, while Swansea are 11 points adrift in third.
The New Saints 0-1 Wrexham: Wrexham kept the pressure on leaders Cardiff with victory over north Wales rivals TNS. There was only one goal in the game, but it was a superb second-half solo effort from Faye Knox who beat three defenders on a meandering run into the box before lifting the ball above the diving keeper. TNS finished the game with nine players after having Mia Davies and Yasmin Evans sent off for two bookable offences each during injury time.
Relegation round
Barry Town United 3-0 Pontypridd United: After a goalless first half, Beca Thomas finally broke Pontypridd's resistance just before the hour mark, slotting home from Keira Harris' cross. Erin Murray added a penalty before turning provider for Lauren Payne 10 minutes from time. It was a convincing victory for the hosts who are now just a point behind leaders Briton Ferry. Ponty remain pointless at the foot of the table.
Briton Ferry 1-1 Aberystwyth Town: The hosts dropped points in their final home game of the season, but retain a slender lead over Barry. Jess Denscombe gave Briton Ferry the lead after just five minutes while Libby Isaac equalised with 10 minutes to go. It was a niggly affair, with both team managers given yellow cards. Aberystwyth stay third, six points behind Barry.