The New Saints vs Cardiff MET: result 2-0 and analysis
Premier League1st Phase - 3Kick-off on September 20, 2020 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 2-0 on September 20, 2020.
Goalscorers
- 44′A. CieślewiczThe New Saints
- 60′Liam BlackThe New Saints (o.g.)
Official lineup for The New Saints vs Cardiff MET
The starting elevens fielded at kick-off.
The New Saints
- GGregory Alexander Draper
- AA. Cieślewicz
- JJ. Routledge
- DD. Redmond
- LL. Smith
- BB. Clark
- JJamie John Mullan
- CC. Marriott
- RR. Harrington
- RR. Astles
- PPaul Anthony Harrison
Cardiff MET
- LL. Warman
- CC. Corsby
- CC. Baker
- RRhydian Sion Morgan
- EE. Evans
- KK. McCarthy
- BBradley Woolridge
- LLiam Black
- GG. Williams
- MMatthew Chubb
- AA. Lang
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, The New Saints have 9 wins, 3 draws and 3 defeats; Cardiff MET have 8, 3 and 4.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 16, 2020 | B36 Torshavn(away) | 2-2 | UEFA Europa League |
| Sep 12, 2020 | Barry Town(away) | 3-0 | Premier League |
| Aug 27, 2020 | Žilina(home) | 3-1 | UEFA Europa League |
| Mar 6, 2020 | Barry Town(home) | 2-2 | Premier League |
| Feb 29, 2020 | Newtown AFC(home) | 6-1 | Welsh Cup |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 15, 2020 | Haverfordwest County AFC(home) | 0-0 | Premier League |
| Sep 12, 2020 | Aberystwyth Town(away) | 3-2 | Premier League |
| Mar 6, 2020 | Penybont(away) | 0-2 | Premier League |
| Feb 29, 2020 | GAP Connah S Quay FC(away) | 2-1 | Welsh Cup |
| Feb 22, 2020 | Airbus UK(home) | 1-1 | Premier League |
What does the head-to-head say?
Across the last 6 meetings: 0 The New Saints wins, 4 draws, 2 Cardiff MET wins.
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 20, 2019 | The New Saints 1-2 Cardiff MET | Premier League |
| Sep 16, 2019 | Cardiff MET 1-1 The New Saints | Premier League |
| Dec 1, 2018 | The New Saints 1-1 Cardiff MET | Premier League |
| Sep 30, 2018 | Cardiff MET 4-1 The New Saints | Premier League |
| Apr 27, 2018 | The New Saints 3-3 Cardiff MET | Premier League |
| Mar 10, 2018 | Cardiff MET 1-1 The New Saints | Premier League |
Last archived meeting: The New Saints vs Cardiff MET on Dec 20, 2019
How many goals should we expect?
The New Saints score 2.5 and concede 1.0 goals per match over their last 15; Cardiff MET score 1.3 and concede 1.0.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The New Saints | 2.5 | 1.0 | 4 | 10/15 | 12/15 |
| Cardiff MET | 1.3 | 1.0 | 4 | 9/15 | 7/15 |
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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