This Sunday, the Bute Energy Welsh Cup final isn't just about silverware—it's about sending off three club legends in the best way possible. Swansea City Women face arch-rivals Cardiff City Women at Rodney Parade (17:00 BST), with a powerful extra motivation: ensuring retiring stalwarts Stacey John, Steph Turner, and Lucy Finch get the perfect farewell.

For Swansea's young core, like 19-year-old midfielder Maddy Murray, this is a chance to honor "amazing role models." The squad is laser-focused on delivering a performance worthy of their legacy. "It's definitely given us that extra motivation to perform and hopefully give them the send-off they deserve," Murray stated, capturing the team's emotional drive.

The departing trio have been pillars of the club. Striker Stacey John, 34, will make her 250th and final appearance after 14 remarkable years. Centre-back Steph Turner, 35, concludes her second spell, while 27-year-old left-back Lucy Finch, a former Cardiff Met player, also calls time on her career. Their experience will be vital against a formidable Cardiff side.

On paper, Swansea enter as underdogs. Cardiff, aiming for a fifth consecutive Welsh Cup title, finished second in the Adran Premier and boast a perfect record against the Swans this season with five wins in all competitions. However, Swansea's recent morale-boosting victory at league champions Wrexham proves they can rise to the occasion. This final represents the culmination of progress under manager Yzzy Taylor, offering a chance to cap a positive season with a major trophy and a storybook ending for three cherished players.