Wrexham AFC Women secured the Adran Premier title at STōK Cae Ras on March 29, 2026, as midfielder Lili Jones reflected on a journey that began with the club’s relaunch in 2018.
That moment can be traced back to a simple call for players, when Wrexham announced the return of their women’s side and invited registrations through a public process.
Seven years on, that foundation has developed into a title-winning squad, built through steady progression rather than short-term recruitment.
Jones pointed to that growth after the final whistle, describing the achievement as the product of work across multiple seasons.
The performance against Cardiff City provided a clear example of how those standards have been formed.
From a 2018 call to a complete pathway
Wrexham’s modern women’s side began in 2018 with a public recruitment drive and a commitment to build a structure from the ground up, as outlined by SheKicks.
The team entered the North Wales Women’s League Division Two, placing them at the base of the pyramid with a clear long-term aim.
Progress followed in stages, including an unbeaten campaign to secure promotion to the top flight in 2023.
Since then, Wrexham have established themselves in the Adran Premier before completing the climb with a first league title on Sunday.
“I’m so proud. We’ve worked so hard, over this season, but also the seasons before as well. You know, we’ve been on a huge journey and getting two trophies at the end of it is a very nice feeling.” said Lili Jones.
Standards built over time shown in Cardiff comeback
Wrexham’s title was secured with a 4-1 win over Cardiff City at the Racecourse. The visitors took an early lead through a free kick, forcing Wrexham to adjust after a difficult opening period.
Jones acknowledged that challenge and the response that followed.
“I don’t think we had a good first half at all. But, we got a little bit of a reset at half time and we really took the game to them in that second half.
“When our standard shines through like that, it’s special and three points and a trophy, happy days!”
Wrexham equalised before the break and then controlled the second half, with Katie Barker scoring a hat-trick to secure the result.
Racecourse occasion reflects growth of the women’s side
The match was played in front of 2,918 supporters at STōK Cae Ras. That attendance reflected the increased visibility of the women’s team and the progress made since their relaunch.
The title, alongside a domestic cup success earlier in the season, underlines how the squad has developed within a structured pathway.
European qualification now follows, marking another step in the club’s progression.
From an open call for players in 2018 to a league-winning side in 2026, Wrexham have built a pathway that continues to deliver through its own development model.
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