Llantwit out of MG Cup

Saturday, 19 July 2025 16:14

Llantwit Major are out of the Nathaniel MG Cup after a 2-1 defeat at home to Afan Lido in the first round.

Saturday’s season opener at Windmill Lane marked Karl Lewis’ first competitive game in charge since returning to Major after a three-year absence.

But Lido raced into an early two-goal lead thanks to debutant Lewis Reed, who broke the deadlock from the penalty spot after 10 minutes, before getting his brace four minutes later from a Johden de Mayer.

Major found a reply on 39 minutes, direct from a well-executed free kick by Cameron Gauci, who blasted the ball into the top corner to mark his own return to Llantwit.

The hosts produced an improved display after the break, but Lido held out to end Llantwit’s league cup interest and book a second round clash at home to wildcard entry Swansea City U21s, who routed Carmarthen Town 4-1.

The Cymru South campaign kicks off next Saturday when league newcomers Aberystwyth Town visit Windmill Lane to make their second-tier bow (2.30pm ko)

Nathaniel MG Cup first round results - South
Ammanford 0-0 Cardiff City U21s - Cardiff City U21s won 3-0 on penalties
Cambrian United 2-2 Treowen Stars - Cambrian United won 3-1 on penalties
Caerau Ely 3-4 Trefelin BGC (Friday)
Carmarthen Town 1-4 Swansea City
Llantwit Major 1-2 Afan Lido
Newport City v Baglan Dragons (2.30 ko, Sunday)
Pontypridd United 0-0 Cwmbran Celtic - Pontypridd won 4-2 on penalties (Friday)
Ynyshir Albions 4-1 Cardiff Draconians

Second round draw - South
Cardiff City U21s v Cambrian United
Barry Town United v Aberystwyth Town
Briton Ferry Llansawel v Trethomas Bluebirds
Afan Lido v Swansea City U21s
Ynyshir Albions v Llanelli Town
Haverfordwest County v Newport City / Baglan Dragons
Trefelin BGC v Penybont
Cardiff Met v Pontypridd United
Ties to be played on the weekend of Friday 1st - Sunday 3rd August

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