Cardiff Airport FC opened their new campaign with an emphatic 6-0 victory over CPD Felinfach in the FAW Welsh Cup at Jenner Park, but the welcome result was followed days later by a narrow league defeat on the road.
Comfortable cup progress at Jenner Park
Under floodlights on Friday night, Airport turned in a dominant performance to secure passage to the next round of the national cup competition. The visitors from Ceredigion compounded their difficulties early, gifting the hosts two early own goals which set the tone for a one-sided first half.
New signing Oliver Amos marked his debut with a brace, helping Airport to a 4-0 half-time advantage. The home side extended their lead after the interval with goals from Ryan Escott and another new recruit, Kieran Neil, bringing the final score to 6-0.
League reality check in the valleys
Just days later, Airport travelled to the Neath valley to start their league campaign with a visit to AFC Llwydcoed. The encounter was played on a hard, dry surface where opportunities were scarce.
AFC Llwydcoed’s goalkeeper Sam Jones was decisive in the first half, producing two notable saves to deny both Oliver Amos and Aiden Lewis. In the second period, the match was settled by a substitute: Cian Cable accepted a chance for the hosts and his goal proved enough for Llwydcoed to claim the points.
- FAW Welsh Cup: Cardiff Airport 6–0 CPD Felinfach (Jenner Park)
- League (AFC Llwydcoed): Cardiff Airport lost after Cian Cable’s second-half goal
- Key performers: Oliver Amos (two goals), Ryan Escott, Kieran Neil
What it means for Airport
The contrasting results underline the variability of early-season form. The cup win offers momentum and a place in the draw for the next round, while the league loss exposes areas for adjustment, particularly in turning chances into goals on firmer surfaces away from home.
Cardiff Airport now switch focus to the FAW Amateur Cup with a trip to Treharris, a fixture that will provide another opportunity to test squad depth and the integration of recent signings.
| Fixture | Result |
|---|---|
| FAW Welsh Cup vs CPD Felinfach | 6–0 (Win) |
| League at AFC Llwydcoed | Defeat (1–0) |
Supporters will watch closely to see whether the confidence gained from the cup triumph translates into consistency in the league as the season progresses.
