We visited the USW Sports Park in Pontypridd on Sunday, 17 August 2025, to photograph the opening FA Women’s National League Southern Premier Division fixture of the season between Gwalia United and Oxford United.
Gwalia United kicked off their Women’s National League season with a hard-fought 1-0 loss to Oxford United at the University of South Wales Sports Park.
A first-half strike from Holly Turner proved to be the difference, despite Gwalia creating a number of promising chances – particularly after the break.
James Thomas’s side battled well and showed glimpses of promise across the pitch, but just couldn’t find the finishing touch to take something from their opening fixture.
You can browse the complete Gwalia United v Oxford United FA Women’s National League Southern Premier Division match image gallery our dedicated photography website.
Gwalia United
Benedicte Haaland, Callie Jones, Ellie-Mai Sanford (c), Ella Hilliard, Amina Vine, Bethan McGowan, Keira O’Keefe, Georgia Walters, Casi Gregson, Cori Williams-Mills, Daisy Ackerman.
Substitutes
Emily McGrogan, Tia Asker, Katie Quick, Emma Thomas, Jessie Taylor, Eliza Collie, Izzy Caunt.
Oxford United
Bethany-May Wookey, Nicola Gibson, Kate Wiseman, Naomi Bedeau, Nicole Barrett, Holly Turner, Emma Thompson, Shaunna Jenkins, Grace Palmer, Maisy Barker, Holly Manders.
Substitutes
Olivia Sieradzka, Riva Casley, Jenna Legg, Ruby Sealey, Adele Lindbaek, Ellie-Mai Richardson, Lucy Trinder.
Referee: Luke Rees
Assistant Referee: Matthew Dickinson
Assistant Referee: Emily Critchley
