Briton Ferry Llansawel failed to launch their new season in winning style, losing 2-0 to Seven Sisters in the Welsh Cup preliminary round. The match took place at Seven Sisters' Welfare Ground, with Carl Evans, Huw Llewellyn, Ceri Slyman, Liam Soroka, and Lee Thomas all featuring for the home team. Llewellyn was felled in the box, leading to a penalty that Simon Hanford tucked away with ease. Ahead 1-0 at the break, Seven Sisters carved out more chances on the resumption, with Soroka and Christopher Williams both going close. And it was no more than they deserved when Soroka floated home a free kick on 65 minutes to seal the win. Briton Ferry Llansawel's Chris Gardiner triggered the only real save from Damian Turner. The Ferrymen seldom mounted a threat on Turner's goal, and will look to bounce back in their next match. Briton Ferry Llansawel visit league newcomers South Gower on Saturday, while Seven Sisters face Cwmaman Institute in the Aberdare suburbs tonight.