The moment we have been waiting for all summer. Since that famous day in Newtown when the Reds secured promotion to the Adran Premier, today we have our fixtures.
It will be an away day to start for Rhys James team as the Reds head to Aberystwyth Town. The last meeting of the teams was in a Welsh Cup semi final which will hold found memories for Reds supporters. Lowri Barker, Fleur Jenkins and Megan Kearle with the goals as Ferry run out 3-0 winners.
The Reds opening home game will see them face familiar opponents as Wrexham make the long trip south to Old Road. Matchday three will see another home game as 6-time winners Cardiff met visit.
October see’s three tough games as the Reds head to The New Saints and current champions Cardiff City before welcoming Swansea City to Old Road.
A tough home game awaits before the winter break as Cardiff City will visit old Road. It’s a trip to Swansea for the first game back as in January the Reds will make the short trip to LLandarcy.
The final game of phase one could be a critical fixture as Barry Town united will come to Old Road.
Manager Rhys James shared his thoughts on the Red's opening day fixture,
"Everyone at the club knows how tough each game is going to be this year.
"We want to get off to a positive start and hopefully start the campaign with a win.
"Aberystwyth are under a new manager and they'll be keen to start right as well.
"Every side in this league is capable of beating anyone, and that's us included. "
Over the last wo season Briton Ferry have not lost a league match at Old Road. (Their only home league defeat in that time coming when a home match was played at Llandarcy). With such a formidable home record Rhys James highlighted the importance of the clubs home ground.
"Old road will be really important this season, we'll want to make it somewhere teams will know its hard to take points from.
"But that will only come from us and our performances.
"We've been very good there over my last 2 years but this is a different level this season.
"The fans and people around the place will certainly help us that extra yard!"
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