Adran Premier: Wrexham begin title defence with big win

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.