Llanelli AFC were eliminated from the Welsh Cup in emphatic fashion, losing 6-0 to Caerau (Ely) in the Round of 64 on Friday. The heavy defeat extends a dismal run of form for the Reds, who have now lost their last five matches in all competitions, a run of form that includes zero wins and zero draws from their last five outings.
The result leaves Llanelli AFC 16th in the FAW Championship, having taken just two points from their opening 11 league games, a record of zero wins, two draws, and nine losses. They have conceded 33 goals this season, the worst defensive record in the division, and now face a 19-point gap to the league leaders, Swansea University. The team's recent fixtures have been punishing, with this latest loss following a 6-2 league defeat to Ynyshir Albions just six days earlier, a match where K. Whitmore scored two late consolations. This sequence of recent results also includes a 1-2 home loss to Baglan Dragons, a 2-0 defeat at Llantwit Major, and a 0-2 home loss to Treowen Stars.
Friday's cup tie was a repeat of a league meeting from early September, which also ended in a 3-0 victory for Caerau (Ely). The latest encounter proved far more one-sided, compounding the problems for a side that has scored only nine goals all season, resulting in a goal difference of negative 24. Their next opportunity to stop the slide comes quickly, with a return to league action at Stebonheath Park.
Focus turns to league survival
Attention now turns fully to the FAW Championship and the battle to climb away from the bottom of the standings. Llanelli AFC host Afan Lido this Friday, October 23rd, with kick-off at 19:30. Afan Lido currently occupy 10th place, presenting a critical chance for the Reds to secure a much-needed result in front of their home supporters. The match at Stebonheath Park is the immediate priority as the club seeks to rebuild momentum after a difficult period.
