The New Saints vs Cardiff MET: result 2-1 and analysis
Premier League1st Phase - 11Kick-off on October 28, 2017 at 01:30 PM (UTC)Park Hall Stadium, Oswestry / Croesoswallt, Shropshire
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What was the result of The New Saints vs Cardiff MET?
The New Saints won 2-1 on October 28, 2017.
Goalscorers
- 72′J. RoutledgeThe New Saints
- 78′Gregory Alexander DraperThe New Saints
- 81′A. RoscrowCardiff MET (pen.)
Official lineup for The New Saints vs Cardiff MET
The starting elevens fielded at kick-off.
The New Saints
- RR. Brobbel
- GGregory Alexander Draper
- CChristian Seargeant
- JJ. Routledge
- JJamie John Mullan
- TThomas Holland
- SSimon Spender
- CC. Marriott
- CC. Rawlinson
- RR. Leak
- PPaul Anthony Harrison
Cardiff MET
- WW. Evans
- AA. Roscrow
- BB. Bowler
- CC. Corsby
- CC. Baker
- EE. Evans
- KK. McCarthy
- EE. Lewis
- BBradley Woolridge
- DD. Rees
- DDan Evans
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, The New Saints have 8 wins, 2 draws and 5 defeats; Cardiff MET have 9, 2 and 4.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 20, 2017 | Aberystwyth Town(away) | 2-1 | Premier League |
| Oct 14, 2017 | Prestatyn Town(home) | 6-1 | Premier League |
| Oct 10, 2017 | GAP Connah S Quay FC(away) | 2-2 | Premier League |
| Sep 30, 2017 | Carmarthen Town(away) | 5-0 | Premier League |
| Sep 22, 2017 | Llandudno(home) | 1-0 | Premier League |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 21, 2017 | Newtown AFC(home) | 2-0 | Premier League |
| Oct 14, 2017 | Bangor City(away) | 3-2 | Premier League |
| Oct 8, 2017 | Llandudno(home) | 1-0 | Premier League |
| Sep 30, 2017 | Prestatyn Town(home) | 2-1 | Premier League |
| Sep 23, 2017 | GAP Connah S Quay FC(away) | 0-1 | Premier League |
What does the head-to-head say?
Across the last 5 meetings: 4 The New Saints wins, 1 draw, 0 Cardiff MET wins.
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 15, 2017 | Cardiff MET 0-0 The New Saints | Premier League |
| Mar 18, 2017 | Cardiff MET 0-5 The New Saints | Premier League |
| Feb 4, 2017 | The New Saints 2-0 Cardiff MET | Premier League |
| Dec 10, 2016 | The New Saints 3-1 Cardiff MET | Premier League |
| Aug 31, 2016 | Cardiff MET 1-2 The New Saints | Premier League |
Last archived meeting: Cardiff MET vs The New Saints on Sep 15, 2017
How many goals should we expect?
The New Saints score 2.1 and concede 1.4 goals per match over their last 15; Cardiff MET score 1.7 and concede 0.8.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The New Saints | 2.1 | 1.4 | 6 | 8/15 | 11/15 |
| Cardiff MET | 1.7 | 0.8 | 7 | 6/15 | 8/15 |
Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.
Where do both teams sit in the table?
The New Saints sit 1st in Premier League (44 points from 16 matches) and Cardiff MET sit 8th (25 points from 16 matches).
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The New Saints | 16 | 14 | 2 | 0 | 54 | 6 | 44 |
| 8 | Cardiff MET | 16 | 7 | 4 | 5 | 29 | 23 | 25 |
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