We covered our first game of 2026, when we visited the USW Sport Park in Pontypridd on Sunday, 4 January 2026, to photograph the FA Women’s National League Southern Premier Division fixture between Gwalia United and Billericay Town.
Gwalia United claimed a dramatic 2–1 victory over Billericay Town to hand new manager Cori Williams-Mills her first win in charge, completing a thrilling late comeback.
A scrappy first half produced few chances, with Billericay looking organised and Gwalia struggling to find rhythm. The visitors took the lead midway through the second half when new signing Yazmin Cowley finished well from a corner.
Gwalia came to life late on following changes from the bench, with Georgia Walters making an immediate impact. Sustained pressure followed, and in the 89th minute Keira O’Keefe was fouled in the box, allowing Beth McGowan to calmly convert the resulting penalty.
Buoyed by the equaliser, Gwalia pushed on in stoppage time and found a dramatic winner when Walters capped an impressive cameo with a decisive finish, sparking jubilant scenes.
You can browse the complete Gwalia United v Billericay Town FA Women’s National League Southern Premier Division match image gallery our dedicated photography website.
Gwalia United
Benedicte Håland, Emma Thomas, Amina Vine, Callie Jones, Beth McGowan (Captain), Katie Quick, Cerys Jones, Manon Pearce, Keira O’Keefe, Daisy Ackerman, Tia Asker.
Substitutes
Shurima Vine, Georgia Walters, Ellie-Mai Sanford, Danielle Broadhurst.
Billericay Town
Tyrii Bell, Aimee Cawood, Yasmin Cowley, Nia Evans, Dulcie Galbally, Gracie Hickman, Tecia Ledwidge, Kelsey Morgan, Alix Ralston, Abbi Smith, Emily Vennard
Substitutes
Darcy Drewitt, Melissa Jones, Catarina Pita, Leyla Priest, Nell Doe.
Match Referee: Ciara Barker
Assistant Referee: Spencer Read
Assistant Referee: Alan McKeown
