Llanelli to host Wales Women's World Cup play-off

Albania's Arbenita Curraj in white competes for the ball with Wales' Mared Griffiths in redFAW

Wales were unbeaten in the group phase of Women's World Cup qualifying

Wales' Women's World Cup round one play-off second leg against Albania will be played at Parc y Scarlets.

Rhian Wilkinson's side take on the Albanians – who they beat twice during the group stage of qualifying – as they bid to take a step closer to Brazil 2027.

The first leg will take place in Albania on Friday, 9 October with the second leg in Llanelli on Tuesday, 13 October.

If Wales win, they will take on either Romania or Norway in a second two-legged tie in early December.

They may then face an inter-confederation play-off early next year before a World Cup place is sealed.

"I really enjoy playing in Llanelli," said Wales head coach Rhian Wilkinson.

"The atmosphere is always great, and the Red Wall (Wales' fans) will play a huge part in helping us get over the line in what will be another tough game.

"I hope that together we can create another special night at Parc y Scarlets."

Wales' most recent game in Llanelli was a 6-1 thrashing of Montenegro in March.

The following month, Wilkinson's side thumped Albania 4-0 in Wrexham before scrapping their way to a 1-0 win in the return fixture four days later.

Wales secured top spot in Group B1 – and a more favourable play-off path - after victory over the Czech Republic earlier this month.

Should they reach the second round of play-offs, Wales will go away for the second leg, with the first leg of that tie being staged at the Cardiff City Stadium.

There will be eight overall play-off winners across Europe. Seven of those will go directly to the World Cup, with the victorious side with the lowest rank from the group phase heading into the inter-confederation play-off.