The New Saints vs Cardiff MET: result 2-0 and analysis
Premier League2nd Phase - 1Kick-off on February 4, 2017 at 02:30 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 2-0 on February 4, 2017.
Goalscorers
- 26′A. CieślewiczThe New Saints
- 64′A. DarlingtonThe New Saints (pen.)
Official lineup for The New Saints vs Cardiff MET
The starting elevens fielded at kick-off.
The New Saints
- AA. Cieślewicz
- RR. Brobbel
- AA. Darlington
- SS. Quigley
- AA. Edwards
- JJ. Routledge
- SSimon Spender
- CC. Marriott
- SSteven Saunders
- CC. Rawlinson
- PPaul Anthony Harrison
Cardiff MET
- AA. Roscrow
- JJ. Lam
- BB. Bowler
- CC. Corsby
- CC. Baker
- EE. Evans
- KK. McCarthy
- EE. Lewis
- BBradley Woolridge
- JJoe Letori
- WW. Fuller
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, The New Saints have 14 wins, 1 draw and 0 defeats; Cardiff MET have 7, 3 and 5.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 28, 2017 | llanelli AFC(home) | 7-0 | Welsh Cup |
| Jan 14, 2017 | Newtown AFC(away) | 3-3 | Premier League |
| Dec 30, 2016 | Cefn Druids AFC(away) | 2-0 | Premier League |
| Dec 26, 2016 | Cefn Druids AFC(home) | 4-0 | Premier League |
| Dec 17, 2016 | GAP Connah S Quay FC(away) | 3-0 | Premier League |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 28, 2017 | Guilsfield(away) | 2-4 | Welsh Cup |
| Jan 14, 2017 | Aberystwyth Town(away) | 2-0 | Premier League |
| Dec 31, 2016 | Carmarthen Town(home) | 1-3 | Premier League |
| Dec 26, 2016 | Carmarthen Town(away) | 0-0 | Premier League |
| Dec 17, 2016 | Newtown AFC(away) | 1-0 | Premier League |
What does the head-to-head say?
Across the last 2 meetings: 2 The New Saints wins, 0 draws, 0 Cardiff MET wins.
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| 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: The New Saints vs Cardiff MET on Dec 10, 2016
How many goals should we expect?
The New Saints score 3.4 and concede 0.6 goals per match over their last 15; Cardiff MET score 1.9 and concede 0.9.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The New Saints | 3.4 | 0.6 | 9 | 6/15 | 13/15 |
| Cardiff MET | 1.9 | 0.9 | 9 | 5/15 | 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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