Until the 2011–12 season, Cardiff played in the South Wales Women's League Division One.[1] The club joined the Welsh Premier Women's League in 2012, after the decision was made to expanded the league nationally for the 2012–13 season. Cardiff won the 2012–13 Welsh Premier League on goal difference, and subsequently qualified for European football, entering the Qualifying round of the 2013–14 UEFA Women's Champions League.[2]
Placed in Group 1, Cardiff made their European debut against SFK 2000 on 8 August 2013, losing 3–0. The club lost both remaining group games against NSA Sofia and Konak Belediyespor respectively, and finished the group in fourth place.[3]
The club reached the final of the 2014–15 Welsh Cup, the clubs first appearance in a Welsh Cup final, but were beaten 4–2 by Swansea City on 19 April. Cardiff won the 2015–16 Welsh Cup, beating Llandudno 5–2 on 17 April.[4]
The club reached the final of the WPWL Cup for the first time in 2021, but were beaten 4–1 by Swansea City on 26 May.[5] The club achieved a league and cup double for the 2022–23 season, winning both the Adran Premier and Welsh Cup.[6]
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