The New Saints vs Cardiff MET: result 3-1 and analysis
Premier League1st Phase - 18Kick-off on December 10, 2016 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 3-1 on December 10, 2016.
Goalscorers
- 19′W. EvansCardiff MET
- 34′A. EdwardsThe New Saints
- 82′E. LewisThe New Saints (o.g.)
- 90′A. CieślewiczThe New Saints
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, The New Saints have 15 wins, 0 draws and 0 defeats; Cardiff MET have 8, 2 and 5.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 3, 2016 | Newtown AFC(away) | 3-0 | Welsh Cup |
| Nov 25, 2016 | Airbus UK(home) | 4-0 | Premier League |
| Nov 18, 2016 | Carmarthen Town(away) | 4-2 | Premier League |
| Nov 5, 2016 | Bangor City(away) | 2-1 | Premier League |
| Oct 30, 2016 | GAP Connah S Quay FC(home) | 3-0 | Premier League |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 3, 2016 | Porthmadog(home) | 4-0 | Welsh Cup |
| Nov 27, 2016 | Llandudno(home) | 1-1 | Premier League |
| Nov 19, 2016 | Bangor City(home) | 4-0 | Premier League |
| Nov 13, 2016 | Airbus UK(home) | 2-0 | Premier League |
| Nov 5, 2016 | Bala Town(away) | 0-1 | Premier League |
What does the head-to-head say?
In the last meeting: 1 The New Saints win, 0 draws, 0 Cardiff MET wins.
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 31, 2016 | Cardiff MET 1-2 The New Saints | Premier League |
Last archived meeting: Cardiff MET vs The New Saints on Aug 31, 2016
How many goals should we expect?
The New Saints score 3.7 and concede 0.5 goals per match over their last 15; Cardiff MET score 1.8 and concede 0.7.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The New Saints | 3.7 | 0.5 | 8 | 7/15 | 13/15 |
| Cardiff MET | 1.8 | 0.7 | 8 | 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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