Mark Pitman

Port Talbot

Senior Reporter at Football Association of Wales

Freelance football writer. Reporter @FAWales @Cymru and @UEFA. Columnist @skworldfootball. Featured @WorldSoccerMag @kicker. Also @UEFAcomMPitman. Views own.

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How to watch Bute Energy Welsh Cup final

1 day ago | faw.cymru | Mark Pitman

Wrexham and Cardiff City will once again go head-to-head in the Bute Energy Welsh Cup Final on Sunday 27 April (KO 17:15) at Rodney Parade. The game is a repeat of last season’s final, when goals from Rhianne Oakley and Emma Beynon earned a 2-0 win for Cardiff City. Here is all the pre-match insight to get you ready for the final.
Penygraig United glory the perfect swansong for veteran defender

6 days ago | faw.cymru | Mark Pitman

Penygraig United have been the story of the Dragon Signs Amateur Trophy this season and veteran defender Mark Crutch believes the team from the sixth tier can still go one step further and lift the trophy this weekend. “It’s going to be a tough game,” said Crutch to FAW.cymru this week. “Let’s make no bones about it. We’re expecting a tough game, but we’ve had this underdog mentality right the way through the competition.
Why Port Talbot Town is more than a club to Richard Ryan

1 week ago | faw.cymru | Mark Pitman

Port Talbot Town manager Richard Ryan was on best man duty at a wedding as his side defeated Trearddur Bay in the semi-final of the Dragon Signs Amateur Trophy, but will be back in the dugout for the final on Saturday as his side take on Penygraig United at Ynys Park, Trefelin (KO 17.15). “I was kicking every ball and I turned my phone off in the end,” Ryan explained to FAW.cymru this week.
Penygraig United

1 week ago | faw.cymru | Mark Pitman

Port Talbot Town and Penygraig United will look to lift the Dragon Signs Amateur Trophy for the first time on Saturday 19 April as they head to Ynys Park, Trefelin for the final that will be streamed live on YouTube and RedWall+ (5.15pm). Port Talbot Town currently compete in the South Wales Premier League Premier Division (tier four) while Penygraig United are two divisions below, making their appearance in the final all the more impressive.
Special Report: Cymru Talent ID – Part 2 - FAW

1 week ago | faw.cymru | Mark Pitman

There’s a huge year ahead for the Cymru national team as Rhian Wilkinson’s squad prepare to head to EURO 2025 this summer and compete at the finals of a major tournament for the very first time. But while stars like Jess Fishlock, Sophie Ingle and captain Angharad James will make the headlines in Switzerland, the progression and development of the next generation is very much in Wilkinson’s mind as teenagers like Mayzee Davies and Mared Griffiths look to establish themselves in the senior squad.
2025 Bute Energy U16s Cup Final: Match Preview

2 weeks ago | faw.cymru | Mark Pitman

Cardiff Wanderers and Pontypridd United head to The CCB Centre For Sport Excellence in Ystrad Mynach on Sunday 13 April for the 2025 Bute Energy U16s Cup Final (KO 14:00). It was this time last year that Cardiff Wanderers claimed the trophy with a 4-0 victory over Kinmel Bay at Latham Park, Newtown.
Cymru women align and shine in April window

2 weeks ago | faw.cymru | Mark Pitman

It has been a positive month for Cymru as Rhian Wilkinson’s senior squad claimed another impressive point against Sweden in the Nations League while the WU19 squad defied the odds to finish runners-up in their UEFA qualifying group in a dramatic finale. Cymru WU19 head coach Nia Davies understood the size of the challenge ahead as her team prepared to take on France, the Republic of Ireland and Serbia in Round 2 of their UEFA qualifying campaign.
Special Report: Cymru Talent ID – Part 1 - FAW

2 weeks ago | faw.cymru | Mark Pitman

Over the last decade the Cymru men’s senior team have qualified for three major tournaments and now under current head coach Craig Bellamy boast a talented young squad pushing for 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification. But the emergence of yet another impressive generation of Welsh talent is not through luck of coincidence, but through the dedication and commitment of those responsible for ensuring that every eligible player is discovered and developed through the Talent ID programme.
2025 FAW Youth Cup Final: Match Preview

3 weeks ago | faw.cymru | Mark Pitman

Park Avenue in Aberystwyth will host the 2025 FAW Youth Cup Final on Sunday 6 April (KO 13:00) as Caernarfon Town and Haverfordwest County both look to lift the trophy for the first time. Hari Lambe has been the star man for Caernarfon Town in the competition this season as the 16-year old has scored in every round on their way to the final. His performances have also seen him earn opportunities in the senior team and he made his JD Cymru Premier debut against Cardiff Met last month.
Hosting UEFA WU19 qualifiers a 'massive opportunity' for Cymru

3 weeks ago | faw.cymru | Mark Pitman

The Cymru WU19 squad will have home advantage for Round 2 of their UEFA qualifiers next month and head coach Nia Davies believes that support will be crucial for the next generation against three tough opponents. “It’s a massive opportunity for us as a group of players and staff,” explained Davies to FAW.cymru this week.