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Nos Waith Dda / Good Evening and welcome to Cardiff Met University, Cyncoed Campus for Match Day Twenty- six and the fourth game of Conference Phase of the JD Cymru Premier League 2020-21. This evening’s game is against Haverfordwest FC. On behalf of everyone connected with Cardiff Metropolitan University Football Club, we would like to welcome the directors, management and players who have made the journey from Bridge Meadow Stadium; we hope you enjoy your visit to Cardiff.

With all current JD Premier League clubs successfully achieving a Tier 1 licence for 2021/22 season and following the cancellation of this season’s Cymru South and North as a result of the Covid pandemic; the FAW have finally announced that there will be no promotion or relegation into or from the Premier League for next season.

This announcement was quickly followed by a National Leagues Board (NLB) confirmation of the start dates for the 2021/22 campaign. Citing the Welsh Government’s Coronavirus Control Panel recommendations, the NLB announced the early commencement of National League competitions for the upcoming season. With Nathaniel MG Cup competition beginning on the 17th July, JD Cymru South and North on the 24th July, and Academy Leagues scheduled for an 18th July start. The commencement of JD Cymru Premier League fixtures have yet to be confirmed, however this announcement is imminent and rumours suggest the second week of July as a possibility. With a four-week pre-season this would mean preparations for the new season would be in early June; for clubs involved in playoffs and European games the schedule looks challenging.

The Welsh Cup schedule for 2021/22 teams who see the competition as an ago that Cardiff Met (then UWIC FC) of Welsh League Division 3, UWIC FC FC away and a good 2-1 victory for Division 3 opposition Caldicot Town

is also to be confirmed, this has been sadly missed for many Tier 3 and 4 opportunity to highlight their club on the National stage. It was ten years a Tier 4 club had this very opportunity. Comfortably placed in the top half entered the Welsh Cup in Qualifying Round 2 in September 2010. Cwmbran Town the Archers. Into the hat for Round 1 and another away game against fellow FC, a close encounter but a good 2-0 victory for the young UWIC team.

Round 2, and yet another away draw, Newcastle Emlyn FC, mini-buses and a long drive west via a pre-match stop in Llanelli for beans on toast. Thanks Dog! The long journey had little effect on the team as they played skilfully and at a high tempo to a complete a comfortable 4-1 victory. Round 3 next, exciting times, Tier 1 and 2 teams were included in the draw and second out of the hat, Mid Wales League 1 Bow Street FC v UWIC FC. Strong opposition, this would be a real test for the fresh faced undergraduate team.

So in early November 2010, the UWIC FC squad, supporters and staff left Cyncoed Campus on a coach bound for Cae Poid Stadium, approximately 7 miles from Aberystwyth. A pre-match meal in Rhayader for the team and an early visit to Weatherspoon’s for a few of the supporters; the coach arrived on schedule at Bow Street to been greeted

by S4C cameras, the big time had arrived...

The reality of the occasion was soon to bite back, 1-0 down within the first 10 minutes and a second goal for Bow Street just before half time, but some signs that the UWIC team were gaining confidence and making some inroads into the opposition’s penalty area. The second half began with UWIC in the ascendancy and the students’ high tempo was rewarded with a goal from an eighteen-year-old fresher Eliot Evans (the only member of the current CMUFC to play that day). Game on – the UWIC team continued to press the opposition with ex Aberystwyth Academy player Tom Bowen scoring the equaliser soon afterwards. The score however remained at 2-2 until the final whistle. Extra-time and still in with a chance. Two halves of extra time, action-packed but no goals, the game would be decided on penalties. UWIC up first, penalty saved, the opposition successfully scoring at their first attempt. A crucial second penalty was slotted home; then an opposition miss. , back in it. Third, fourth, and fifth penalties taken, it was 4-4 and sudden death. UWIC up first, slotted inside the left hand post – pressure back on the opposition. As the Bow Street centre forward stepped up to take the kick, UWIC GK Tom Edmunds dived full length to his right and parried the ball away from goal. Unbelievable scenes, what a win and topped off by a truly sporting response from the Bow Street players, staff and supporters; a day to remember.

The journey back will live long in the history of our football club. A visit to the local Spar, they must have thought it was Christmas, and with each player asked what they would like to drink, Swanny picked up the tab, £360.92, the receipt is still proudly displayed in his office alongside the club’s various trophies and memorabilia.

Finally, as we look forward to an exciting game against our visitors, we should always remember never to take for granted those who are always there for us, our families, friends, and our loyal supporters who unfortunately can only support us from a distance.

The journey continues....

Cardiff Met FC wish to thank all NHS staff and key workers for their unselfish professionalism and dedication.

When the British Colleges of Physical Education were established many years ago for training teachers of Physical Education each adopted its own emblem by which it became recognised. Even when these colleges have now become part of larger institutions they have maintained the emblems, for example: Loughborough University - the Olympic torch bearer Leeds Metropolitan University - the Discobolus

Brunel University - the Javelin thrower In those early years, Cardiff Teacher Training College Physical Education (now Cardiff Met) staff thought long and hard about a suitable emblem, and delved far back in time for inspiration.

In the 15th Century, in the middle period of the Hundred Years War, Henry V gathered around him an army with which to invade France. Reputedly fine archers, the call came for the ordinary Welsh man to take up his arms and join Henry. As soon as they were commanded, these ordinary men, with their elder sons had to go. Taking only their bows and a little food they walked out of their homes leaving their loved ones behind and marched to the various points of embarkation. These men, most of whom had never left Wales before, found themselves marching through France. They were part of a dirty, tired and hungry army that marched hundreds of miles across France in search of the final victory that Henry V needed, and they marched much further than they had intended.

The French opposition sent out an enormous force between 20,000 to 30,000 to cut off the British. The resplendent and glittering army finally caught up with Henry V’s 5000 exhausted men in October 1415 at Agincourt. The French had an enormous superiority in numbers.

Preliminary attacks by the French cavalry were repelled by Henry’s bowmen; and when the main French assaults were launched by armoured men across a sodden field, the lightly equipped and more mobile archers engaged their flanks with swords and axes and cut their assailants down. Three hours of battle ended in disaster for the French. The Constable himself, 12 other members of the highest nobility, some 1,500 knights and about 4,500 men-at-arms were killed on the French side, whereas the losses of Henry V’s army were estimated to be fewer than 450.

The early members of the Physical Education staff of the Cardiff Training College (now Cardiff Met) did not have to look far for an emblem that would embody the skill, courage and hwyl which thereafter was to become synonymous with the sporting deeds of its students: they chose ‘The Welsh Bowman’.

The club was founded in 1899 and was variously known as Haverfordwest FC, Haverfordwest Town, and Haverfordwest Athletic before adopting the current name, and plays at the Bridge Meadow Stadium, Haverfordwest, which accommodates 2,000 spectators. The teams' first choice strip is blue shirts, shorts, and socks and the second choice strip white shirts, black shorts, and black socks.

Haverfordwest Football Club was formed in 1899, and was quickly renamed Haverfordwest Town in 1901. In 1936, the name of Haverfordwest Athletic was adopted and the first team switched to the Welsh Football League, leaving a reserve side in the Pembrokeshire League. In 1956 they gained promotion to the Welsh League Premier Division, having won the First Division title. The present name of Haverfordwest County was adopted and the club embarked on a long stay in the top flight.

Disaster struck in 1975–76 when the club won only four league matches and was relegated to the First Division. Promotion eluded them until 1980 and they went on to take the championship in their first season back, losing only five games.

In 1983 the Welsh League was reorganised to create a form of "premiership" for the leading clubs and Haverfordwest's facilities, administration and playing record secured their admittance. In the nine years of existence of this National Division, Haverfordwest were out of the top six only once, but their way to the title was blocked by the powerful Barry Town side. Their opportunity to take the championship came in 1990, once Barry had decided to move to English non-league football.

Haverfordwest brief. Having and unable to the League in the League of ier.

County were founder members of the League of Wales in 1992–93 but their stay was accepted an offer which involved the redevelopment of their Bridge Meadow ground, find a suitable alternative ground of League of Wales standard, they resigned from 1994. The decision to take a long-term view was fully vindicated by their return to Wales three years later. The league has since changed its name to the Cymru Prem-

In 2004 Haverfordwest County qualified for Europe via league position in the League of Wales and played in the UEFA cup losing over two legs 4–1 to Fimleikafelag Hafnarfjardar of Iceland.

In the 2010–11 season Haverfordwest County were involuntarily relegated from the Welsh Premier League for the first time. Going into the last game of the season, County knew they would be promoted over Cardiff Met if they could defeat Aberdare Town by a 5 goal margin. The Bluebirds duly obliged, winning 5-0 to secure a promotion back the top level of Welsh football. On 5 May 2015, they were promoted back to the Welsh Premier League following an unlikely 5–0 victory against Aberdare Town.

After just one season in the top flight, County were relegated the following May winning just five matches and ended the campaign bottom of the table on 21 points. Since then The Bluebirds have finished in the top four of the Cymru South in successive years before gaining promotion last season despite finishing behind Swansea University who were unable to meet licensing criteria.

BLUEBIRDS IN EUROPE After losing the home leg of their UEFA Cup tie, Haverfordwest travelled north to face FH Hafnarfjördur They may have lost the home leg of their UEFA Cup qualifying round tie 1-0 to Icelandic side FH Hafnarfjördur, but Welsh part-timers Haverfordwest County AFC have not given up hope of success on their long trip north.

Allan Borgvardt's 75th-minute goal saw the Icelandic side take advantage in the tie in front of 612 supporters at Cardiff City FC's Ninian Park stadium. A lack of permanent seating forced Haverfordwest to play their home fixture away from their Bridge Meadow stadium, but the journey to Iceland will be longer.

In order to make the journey, the players and their manager, former Norwich City FC and Wrexham AFC defender Deryn Brace, will have to make a long journey to Stanstead airport in England in order to catch a plane to Iceland since they could not afford to charter a flight of their own.

"There are some problems ahead," admitted 28-year-old player-manager Brace. "Our coach trip to Stanstead airport will take longer than the flight to Iceland. It's not ideal but we have to take responsible economic decisions for the football club."

"Our team is part-time," he added. "All of us have full-time jobs and we will have to rely on mates to cover for us while we are away. I'm a postman and have always been fortunate to get cover for myself in my office. People appreciate what it means to see Haverfordwest competing in the UEFA Cup." While the whole team are grateful to their employers, Brace has good reason to be grateful to his goalkeeper, Lee Kendall, who kept his side in the competition with a terrific first-leg display as the Icelandic side threatened to overwhelm Haverfordwest at times.

"They created more chances than us and were technically sharper than us on the ball," admitted Brace after the game. "We've only been back in training for three weeks, they are in their league programme. It would be very interesting to see us play our opponents ten games into our campaign."

However, Brace will take some comfort in the fact that his side began to create some good chances in the second half. Simon Heal and Tim Hicks both went close for the Welsh team who will be hoping for better luck at the Kaplakrikavöllur stadium in the town of Hafnarfjördur, just outside Reykjavik.

"We might well have nicked a result," said the coach. "But I still believe we have the ability to spring a shock in Iceland. The only real difference between the teams here was fitness. But my lads gave me everything. They know things might have gone our way on another night."

The Archers finally ended an 11 games run without a win with a 2-1 victory against bottom club Cefn Druids. Goals from Eliot Evans and Matt Chubb ensured the three points went to the students in a hard fought encounter at a sun-drenched Rock stadium.

Met started the better of the two sides and nearly went ahead early on, Eliot Evans cutting inside onto his right foot only to see his curling effort drop just side of the Druids goal.

Met took the lead in the 36th minute through Eliot Evans, the talismanic midfielder controlling the ball on the edge of the box before firing low into the bottom corner of the Druids net to give Met the lead. A mix up in the Druids defence left forward Ollie Hulbert 1 on 1 with Michael Jones with a chance to double the visitors lead. Hulbert attempted to chip Jones, but he stayed up well to parry it away, however Hubert looked to be about to poke the loose ball in, only for Jacob Wise to get there in the nick of time and brilliantly head the ball over the bar.

The hosts responded immediately and restored parity on the stroke of halftime, Ryan Kershaw scoring with a free-kick from outside the penalty area, curling the ball right-footed in the corner of Alex Lang's net.

Following an accomplished performance in the midweek draw with Newtown, Matt Chubb was the unlikely hero for the Archers, arriving at the far post to make it 2-1 to the side in the 50th minute.

However, there was still a long way to go in the second half and Druids kept pushing for an equaliser. Joe Faux began to make an impact from the wing and had a great chance after a mix-up at the back from The Students gave him a gap to get into the box and get a shot off. With defenders closing in on Faux from both sides, he got a powerful shot off just in time, only for keeper Alex Lang to pull off a solid reflex save to deny him.

With Met holding out for the win, Druids piled on the pressure but were unable to find the cutting edge to level for a second time.

It was a much-needed boost for the students who have found the 2020-21 campaign hard-going at times, however Met will go into their home game with Haverfordwest on Tuesday looking to build momentum as the season draws to a close. For Druids, they stay firmly rooted to the foot of the table and will be grateful there is no relegation from The Cymru Premier League this season.

MD 1: Aberystwyth Town 2-3 Cardiff Met Cardiff Met FC got their Cymru Premier season underway in winning fashion with a comeback win away out West. Aberystwyth twice took the lead but the Archers found enough to win the match late on. Goals from summer signings Jonathan Evans and Rhys Davies gave Aber the lead twice during the match but long-serving midfielder Eliot Evans and a brace from Bristol Rovers loanee Ollie Hulbert were enough to see Met kick off their campaign with a massive three points.

MD 2: Cardiff Met 0-0 Haverfordwest County Haverfordwest County’s first match back in the JD Cymru Premier League was anything but what the scoreline might suggest. An entertaining affair at Cyncoed Campus saw both sides create numerous chances, but ultimately neither were able to break the deadlock and take home the three points. Visiting loanee striker Danny Williams twice came close but found Alex Lang in fine form for the Archers, while Chris Baker and Harry Warwick both came close to finding a winner in the second half. Ollie Hulbert, fresh from his brace in the opening match of the season, also had a couple of chances to win the match for Met but saw both efforts miss the target, as the points were shared.

A solid start to the season from the Archers but a bigger test awaits in the shape of TNS on Matchday 3.

MD 3: The New Saints 2-0 Cardiff Met The biggest test of the season so far for Met saw them take on Cymru Premier League giants The New Saints at Park Hall. TNS continued their perfect start to the season with Adrian Cieslewics scoring in the first half as the Saints controlled the match from start to finish, though Met midfielder Chris Baker did cannon a shot off the crossbar in the first half. TNS never seemed to make it out of third gear in the match where Met struggled to create any clear cut chances. The game was sealed in the second half as an attacking cross along the six yard box was inadvertently turned into his own net by Archers defender Liam Black.

MD 4: Cefn Druids 1-1 Cardiff Met A tight affair at The Rock as the Druids and the Archers shared the spoils. The home side had the better of proceedings early on and held the lead at the interval. Harry Brazel came close with an effort for the home side before Jamie Reed gave them the lead, driving home in the 17th minute as the away defence failed to close down the striker. This seemed to spark the visitors into action though and Rhydian Morgan and Dylan Rees had efforts to level the scoring. Cardiff Met FC did equalize in the second period though to secure a point and a place in the Top Six through tricky winger Liam Warman.

MD 5: Cardiff Met 0-1 Penybont The Archers tough start to the season continued with a home defeat against Penybont. The already injury -hit hosts suffered further blows as Chris Baker, Dylan Rees and Harry Owen were all forced replacements due to injury. For the visitors, Kostya Georgievsky turned in a Man-of-the-Match performance to earn his side their first victory of the season, slotting home the only goal of the game after a second half goalmouth scramble. Penybont continued their impressive tart to the season while Met will be hoping to get back to winning ways in an effort to avoid dropping further down the table.

MD 6: Cardiff Met 0-3 Caernarfon Town The Canaries secured back-to-back wins at Cyncoed Campus with an impressive away performance. The game could have swung the other way early on but Josh Tibbets got down low to palm away Eliot Evans’ penalty for the home side.

Instead, it was Caernarfon Town who took the lead with a penalty of their own after an impressive run by Sion Bradley into the box saw him felled in the box. The winger got up to convert the penalty himself and set the wheels in motion for a comfortable display. Goals from Asa Hamilton and Cai Jones enough to earn a comfortable victory.

MD 7: Barry Town United 1-0 Cardiff Met Gavin Chesterfield’s men made it five wins from five under the lights at Jenner Park with a wonderfully struck free-kick from former-Welsh international David Cotterill. The game lacked a great deal of quality from both teams but for one moment of genius by the midfielder, who struck his edge of the area free kick high into Will Fuller’s goal to extend Met’s winless run to five games. It was a disappointing night for the Archers who rarely threatened the Barry goal as the game seemed to lack the intensity of previous encounters.

MD 8: Cardiff Met 1-2 Connah’s Quay Nomads The form table should have made this game easy for the visitors with the Archers winless in five and the visitors unbeaten this season so far, but it was anything but. A spirited display from the home side saw the Met lead at the break with Dylan Rees on the scoresheet. However, goals from Priestley Farquahson and Craig Curran completed a turnaround that sees Champions Nomads stay top of the JD Welsh Cymru Premier League.

MD 9: Cardiff Met 2-1 Flint Town United Both teams came into this match at Cyncoed Campus needing a win to turn around their poor form. The Archer’s were seven games without a win and Flint Town United had lost four on the bounce. In a game that often threatened to become a scrappy affair, with a number of yellow cards in the first half lacking in real quality, it was the home side that took the spoils. A rocket from Dylan Rees from 30 yards out gave Christian Edwards’ side the lead before Ollie Hulbert doubled the advantage following a strong run by Harry Warwick and a neat back -heel from Charlie Corsby. The visitors got one back after a Callum Bratley’s bullet header arrowed in passed Alex Lang in the Met goal. The Archer’s held out to climb to 8th in the table as Flint Town United drop into the relegation zone.

MD 10: Cardiff Met 1-1 Aberystwyth Town It was honours even at Cyncoed Campus as both Cardiff Met and Aberystwyth Town returned to action following the firebreak lockdown. It was a match with few clear cut chances, most efforts on goal were from distance – with debutant Mati Etchegoyen coming close with a strike from 30 yards out for the visitors. Following some great play down the right wing, Marc Williams gave Town the lead with a neat finish six yards out from a squared ball. Met pushed for an equalizer and Aberystwyth Town were happy to sit back and absorb pressure, but the equalizer came through debutant Ashton Gleed, muscling his defender out of the way to make space for a drive that flew passed the goalkeeper, high into the center of the goal.

MD 11: Cardiff Met 0-1 The New Saints A much-improved Cardiff Met FC performance at Cyncoed Campus was not enough to end The New Saints unbeaten run to the campaign. Instead, The Saints extended that run to 12 matches without defeat this season. The only goal of the match came via a Liam Black own goal, but Christian Edwards’ men will take a great deal of confidence from giving the runaway league-leaders such a competitive game. The Archer’s games this season have yielded the fewest amount of goals than any other team this campaign so it was no surprise this was not a goal -fest. Met continued their defensive assurances, but were again unable to create enough going forward, and when they did, the finishing was not clinical enough to make them count.

MD 12: Flint Town United 0-1 Cardiff Met Cardiff Met FC moved up to 7th in the table with their third win of the season as the students did the double over their hosts. The North Walians had a man sent off midway through the first half as Alex Jones was shown a straight red card for a challenge on the returning Emlyn Lewis. Despite being down to ten men, the Archer’s struggled to find a way through and onto the scoresheet. Thankfully for Christian Edwards’ side, Ollie Hulbert did manage to score the only goal of the match with quarter of an hour left to play as the battle for the top six intensifies.

MD 13: Cardiff Met 2-1 Newtown The Archer’s secured their first back-to-back wins of the current campaign as they saw off a spirited Newtown performance to win 2-1 at Cyncoed Campus. Christian Edwards’ men built on their 1-0 win away to Flint Town United last time out to move level on points with 6th placed Penybont. A frantic opening ten minutes saw Eliot Evans score a smart free-kick that visiting goalkeeper David Jones will be disappointed not to have saved at his near side. Three minutes later it was 1-1 as Jack Kelly rose highest to head home Craig Williams’ outswinging corner.

The goalscoring continued in the 10th minute of the match after a Dylan Rees trademark long throw -in was headed clear but only to Evans on the edge of the area. The midfielder notched his second with a fine left -footed volley into the far bottom corner. Newtown had much of the ball and had a number of chances in the second half but the points were Met’s as their form continues to improve after a tough start to the season.

MD 14: Cardiff Met 1-1 Bala Town Cardiff Met narrowly missed out on a third win in a week after Henry Jones scored a 90th minute equalizer to deny the Archers, who themselves scored late on. In what will never be described as a classic match by any body in attendance, the only moments of quality were both as the clock ticked towards the 90th. Chris Venables was guilty of missing the best chance of the match at 0-0, while former Cardiff Met midfielder, Will Evans, back at Cyncoed Campus for the first time since his summer move to the Lakesiders, delivered a cross that skimmed the cross bar as it went for a throw-in. Ollie Hulbert broke the deadlock in the 85th minute as Met looked to have won it, but substitute Henry Jones was on hand to score late-on and share the spoils as they lose ground on the top two.

MD 15: Bala Town 4-1 Cardiff Met FC Bala Town made a fast start at Maes Tegid in this back-to-back fixture with the Archers, scoring the opener within five minutes. Former Cardiff Met FC star, Will Evans, got on the end of an Ollie Shannon ball to head home. Antony Kay made it 2-0 for the home side, smashing home high into the net from a corner, before returning goalscoring machine Chris Venables made it 3-0 at half-time. Met started brightly in the second half and Ollie Hulbert finished smartly after being put through on goal by a delicious Dylan Rees through ball. The comeback hopes were shortlived however, as veteran goal-scorer Venables doubled his goal tally and rounded off an emphatic display by the Lakesiders, as the referee called time on a 4-1 win for the home side, ending Met’s unbeaten run of three matches.

MD 16: Penybont 1-0 Cardiff Met FC Penybont retained their upturn in form and their position in the Top Six with a narrow fought win under the lights at the SDM Glass Arena. The difference came as Lewis Harling struck from range to inflict consecutive defeats for the Archers. Harling, who made his 200th Cymru Premier League appearance in the fixure, gave Rhys Griffiths’ side victory and extends Met’s winless away run to six matches. Penybont dominated the match and could easily have won the game by a wider margin but for the lack of clinical finishing at the sharp end.

MD 17: Connah’s Quay Nomads 3-1 Cardiff Met FC Connah’s Quay Nomads showed the class that won them last season’s JD Cymru Premier League title, in a professional display against Cardiff Met FC. Michael Wilde scored yet another goal to add to his collection to put the Nomads 1 -0 up. An improved Met display was rewarded when center-back Emlyn Lewis equalized to keep the game close at half time. As the second half got under way though, the defending Champions stepped their performance up a gear as George Horan and Aron Williams scored twice in quick succession to take Connah’s Quay back to the top of the league.

MD 18: Haverfordwest County 1-0 Cardiff Met FC Cardiff City loanee Danny Williams scored the only game of a match devoid of real quality from both sides. A match of very few chances for either side was eventually decided as the striker was brought down in the box by Archers Captain Bradley Woolridge. The resulting penalty was dispatched emphatically to the top corner, with Will Fuller diving the wrong way. The win moves County up into the top six while it’s now five games without a win for Met. MD 19: Newton 4-1 Cardiff Met FC The Archers left Powys after a chastening 4-1 defeat to the Robins who were clinical in their punishment of Met mistakes. Goals from Ofori (2) and Jordan Evans (2) gave the scoreline a flattering look with Met’s goal coming from the head of Brad Woolridge. With the score at 2-1 to Newtown, Harry Owen appeared to have been fouled by the last Robins defender however the referee waved away the Met appeals and deemed that no infringement had occurred.

MD 20: Cardiff Met 0-0 Cefn Druids Despite dominating the game and creating numerous chances, the Archers could only draw with bottom club Cefn Druids at Cyncoed. Eliot Evans forced Druids goalkeeper Jones into a save as early as the first minute and that set the tone for the remainder of the game. Price had a goal disallowed and also headed straight at Jones midway through the first period while other chances were squandered giving the Druids a valuable point on the road but leaving the Archers wondering how they only managed a draw against a poor Druids outfit.

MD 21: Caernarfon Town 3-2 Cardiff Met FC Met left North Wales after suffering a 3-2 defeat at the hands of Caernarfon Town but must be wondering how they didn’t collect at least a point from a game they dominated. Chances went begging for the visitors but the Cofi’s were clinical when it mattered and punished the Archers mistakes with ruthless efficiency. After taking a 2 -0 lead, Harry Owen pulled on back for Met but with 10 minutes remaining Bickerstaff all but secured the three points despite a late Eliot Evans penalty deep into injury time.

MD 22: Cardiff Met 1-2 Barry Town Barry repeated last season’s victory at Cyncoed with an injury time winner from Evan Press. Despite Met creating a number of chances in the first period, the sides went in level at half-time with Lewis in the Barry goal, the busier of the two ‘keepers. The derby came to life in the second half however as Barry took the lead in the 51st minute but the home side levelled just minutes later, Emlyn Lewis heading past Mike Lewis at the near post to give the Archers a deserved equalizer. Both sides went in search of an all-important late winner and it was the Jenner Park side who claimed it, Curtis Hutson playing a square ball to Evan Press who made no mistake with the finish, drilling the ball low into the far corner of Alex Lang’s net to claim all three points for the visitors and leave Met winless in their last nine games.

DATE

COMP

OPPONENT

F-A

11/09/20

CP

Aberystwyth Town

3-2

15/09/20

CP

HAVERFORDWEST COUNTY

20/09/20

CP

26/09/20

GOALS

E.Evans

Lang

D.Rees

McCarthy

Woolridge

E.Evans

0-0

Lang

D.Rees

McCarthy

Woolridge

E.Evans

The New Saints

0-2

Lang

McCarthy

Woolridge

Williams

E.Evans

CP

Cefn Druids

1-1

Lang

D.Rees

McCarthy

Williams

E.Evans

30/09/20

CP

PENYBONT

0-1

Lang

D.Rees

McCarthy

E.Evans

Baker

03/10/20

CP

CAERNARFON TOWN

0-3

Fuller

McCarthy

E.Evans

Warwick

Corsby

06/10/20

CP

Barry Town United

0-1

Fuller

McCarthy

E.Evans

Warwick

Corsby

10/10/20

CP

CONNAH’S QUAY NOMADS

1-2

Rees

Fuller

D.Rees

McCarthy

Woolridge

Warwick

17/10/20

CP

FLINT TOWN UNITED

2-1

Rees Hulbert

Lang

D.Rees

McCarthy

Woolridge

Warwick

13/11/20

CP

ABERYSTWYTH TOWN

1-1

Gleed

Lang

D.Rees

McCarthy

Woolridge

E.Evans

21/11/20

CP

THE NEW SAINTS

0-1

Lang

D.Rees

McCarthy

E.Evans

Corsby

28/11/20

CP

Flint Town United

1-0

Hulbert

Lang

D.Rees

McCarthy

Woolridge

Lewis

01/12/20

CP

NEWTOWN

2-1

E.Evans (2)

Lang

D.Rees

McCarthy

Woolridge

Lewis

05/12/20

CP

BALA TOWN

1-1

Hulbert

Lang

D.Rees

McCarthy

Woolridge

Lewis

12/12/20

CP

Bala Town

1-4

E.Evans

Lang

D.Rees

McCarthy

Woolridge

Lewis

15/12/20

CP

Penybont

0-1

Lang

Woolridge

Lewis

E.Evans

Corsby

19/12/20

CP

Connah’s Quay Nomads

1-3

Lang

Woolridge

Lewis

E.Evans

Corsby

06/03/21

CP

Haverfordwest County

0-1

Fuller

McCarthy

Woolridge

Lewis

Williams

13/03/21

CP

Newtown

1-4

Fuller

D.Rees

McCarthy

Woolridge

Lewis

20/03/21

CP

CEFN DRUIDS

0-0

Lang

D.Rees

Lewis

E.Evans

Baker

27/03/21

CP

Caernarfon Town

2-3

Owen E.Evans

Lang

D.Rees

McCarthy

Woolridge

Lewis

02/04/21

CP

BARRY TOWN UNITED

1-2

Lewis

Lang

McCarthy

Woolridge

Lewis

E.Evans

Hulbert (2)

Warman

Lewis

Woolridge

Baker

Warwick

Corsby

Hulbert

Morgan

Warman

Fuller

Williams

Chubb

Horwood

Gleed

N/A

Baker

Warwick

Corsby

Hulbert

Morgan

Warman

Fuller

Williams

Chubb

Horwood

Gleed

N/A

Baker

Corsby

Morgan

Warman

Chubb

Black

Fuller

Proctor

Davies

Horwood

Pashen

N/A

Baker

Corsby

J.Evans

Morgan

Warman

Chubb

Manson

Owen

J.Davies

Black

C.Davies

N/A

Corsby

J.Evans

J.Davies

Morgan

Warman

C.Davies

Fuller

Williams

Owen

Black

Gleed

N/A

J.Evans

J.Davies

Morgan

Warman

Black

C.Davies

Lang

Williams

Proctor

Chubb

Horwood

Roberts

Hulbert

J.Evans

J.Davies

Morgan

Warman

C.Davies

Lang

Williams

Proctor

Horwood

Pashen

Roberts

Corsby

Hulbert

J.Evans

Morgan

Warman

Black

Lang

Proctor

Horwood

Pashen

Roberts

Wright

Corsby

Hulbert

J.Evans

Morgan

Warman

Black

Fuller

Proctor

J.Davies

Horwood

Pashen

Roberts

Warwick

Corsby

Hulbert

J.Evans

Warman

Black

Fuller

Gleed

Pashen

C.Davies

Roberts

Wright

Hulbert

J.Evans

J.Davies

Morgan

Warman

Black

Fuller

Owen

Chubb

Pashen

Roberts

C.Davies

E.Evans

Hulbert

J.Davies

Morgan

Warman

Black

Fuller

Warwick

Owen

Chubb

C.Davies

Roberts

E.Evans

Corsby

Hulbert

Morgan

Warman

Black

Fuller

Warwick

Owen

J’Dvaies

Chubb

Roberts

E.Evans

Hulbert

Morgan

Warman

Chubb

Black

Fuller

Warwick

Owen

J.Evans

Davies

Price

E.Evans

Corsby

Hulbert

Morgan

Black

Price

Fuller

Warwick

Owen

J.Evans

Warman

Jones

J.Evans

Morgan

Warman

Black

Price

Jones

Fuller

Owen

Chubb

Pashen

Davies

Roberts

Hulbert

J.Evans

Morgan

Warman

Chubb

Black

Fuller

Craven

Pashen

Davies

Roberts

Price

Evans

Owen

Morgan

Price

Blake

L.Rees

Lang

Baker

Corsby

Hulbert

Warman

Chubb

Evans

Corsby

Owen

Morgan

Price

L.Rees

Lang

J.Evans

Warman

Davies

Thomas

Chubb

Corsby

Owen

J.Evans

Price

Blake

L.Rees

Manson

Woolridge

Thomas

Morgan

Chubb

Davies

E.Evans

Baker

Thomas

Corsby

Blake

L.Rees

Manson

Owen

J.Evans

Warman

Chubb

Jones

Baker

Corsby

Owen

J.Evans

Morgan

L.Rees

Manson

Williams

Warman

Chubb

Davies

Jones

MATCHDAY 1 RESULTS Aberystwyth Town 2-3 Cardiff Met

Barry Town 0-3 The New Saints

Caernarfon Town 1-1 Penybont

Connah’s Quay Nomads 1-1 Bala Town

Flint Town United 1-0 Newtown

Haverfordwest County 1-1 Cefn Druids

MATCHDAY 2 RESULTS Bala Town 4-0 Barry Town

Cardiff Met 0-0 Haverfordwest County

Cefn Druids 1-2 Flint Town United

Newtown 2-3 Caernarfon Town

Penybont 1-1 Aberystwyth Town

The New Saints 1-0 Connah’s Quay Nomads

MATCHDAY 3 RESULTS Aberystwyth Town 3-1 Flint Town United

Bala Town 2-1 Cefn Druids

Barry Town 3-1 Caernarfon Town

Connah’s Quay Nomads 1-0 Penybont

Haverfordwest County 2-2 Newtown

The New Saints 2-0 Cardiff Met

MATCHDAY 4 RESULTS Caernarfon Town 0-4 The New Saints

Cefn Druids 1-1 Cardiff Met

Flint Town United 0-1 Barry Town

Haverfordwest County 1-4 Connah’s Quay Nomads

Newtown 1-1 Aberystwyth Town

Penybont 1-5 Bala Town

MATCHDAY 5 RESULTS Bala Town 1-1 The New Saints

Barry Town 2-1 Haverfordwest County

Caernarfon Town 2-1 Flint Town United

Cardiff Met 0-1 Penybont

Connah’s Quay Nomads 2-0 Aberystwyth Town

Newtown 4-1 Cefn Druids

MATCHDAY 6 RESULTS Aberystwyth Town 1-2 Barry Town

Bala Town 1-2 Haverfordwest County

Cardiff Met 0-3 Caernarfon Town

Cefn Druids 0-5 Connah’s Quay Nomads

Penybont 2-1 Newtown

The New Saints 10-0 Flint Town United

MATCHDAY 7 RESULTS

Barry Town 1-0 Cardiff Met

Cefn Druids 0-4 Aberystwyth Town

Connah’s Quay Nomads 3-1 Caernarfon Town

Flint Town United 1-2 Bala Town

Haverfordwest County 0-4 Penybont

The New Saints 2-0 Newtown

MATCHDAY 8 RESULTS Bala Town 5-2 Aberystwyth Town

Caernarfon 1-2 Cefn Druids

Cardiff Met 1-2 Connah’s Quay Nomads

Flint Town United 0-2 Haverfordwest County

Newtown 1-1 Barry Town

Penybont 0-4 The New Saints

MATCHDAY 9 RESULTS Aberystwyth Town 2-2 TNS

Barry Town 0-0 Connah’s Quay Nomads

Cardiff Met 2-1 Flint Town United

Cefn Druids 0-2 Penybont

Haverfordwest County 1-1 Caernarfon Town

Newtown 0-2 Bala Town

MATCHDAY 10 FIXTURES Bala Town 4-1 Cardiff Met

Caernarfon Town 2-2 Aberystwyth Town

Cefn Druids 0-1 Barry Town

Connah’s Quay Nomads 2-1 Newtown

Penybont 1-2 Flint Town United

The New Saints 3-2 Haverfordwest County

MATCHDAY 11 FIXTURES Aberystwyth Town 1-1 Penybont

Barry Town 6-2 Bala Town

Cardiff Met 0-0 Cefn Druids

Connah’s Quay Nomads 2-0 The New Saints

Flint Town United 0-2 Caernarfon Town

Newtown 0-3 Haverfordwest County

MATCHDAY 12 FIXTURES Aberystwyth Town 1-0 Newtown

Caernarfon Town 2-0 Barry Town

Cefn Druids 1-3 Bala Town

Flint Town United 0-6 The New Saints

Haverfordwest County 1-0 Cardiff Met

Penybont 0-0 Connah’s Quay Nomads

MATCHDAY 13 RESULTS Bala Town 4-1 Penybont

Caernarfon Town 1-2 Connah’s Quay Nomads

Cardiff Metropolitan 1-1 Aberystwyth Town

Cefn Druids 4-1 Haverfordwest County

Newtown 3-2 Flint Town United

The New Saints 2-1 Barry Town United

MATCHDAY 14 FIXTURES Aberystwyth Town 1-2 Bala Town

Barry Town 0-0 Newtown

Cardiff Met 0-1 The New Saints

Connah’s Quay Nomads 2-1 Cefn Druids

Haverfordwest County 0-3 Flint Town United

Penybont 6-0 Caernarfon Town

MATCHDAY 15 FIXTURES Bala Town 3-1 Newtown

Caernarfon Town 1-4 Haverfordwest

Connah’s Quay Nomads 3-1 Barry Town

Flint Town 0-1 Cardiff Met

Penybont 1-1 Cefn Druids

The New Saints 4-1 Aberystwyth Town

MATCHDAY 16 FIXTURES Aberystwyth Town 1-3 Connah’s Quay Nomads

Barry Town 6-3 Flint Town United

Cardiff Met 1-1 Bala Town

Cefn Druids 1-2 Caernarfon Town

Haverfordwest County 2-1 The New Saints

Newtown 2-0 Penybont

MATCHDAY 17 FIXTURES Barry Town 4-1 Cefn Druids

Caernarfon Town 1-1 Newtown

Connah’s Quay Nomads 3-1 Cardiff Met

Flint Town United 3-0 Aberystwyth Town

Haverfordwest County 1-1 Bala Town

The New Saints 2-1 Penybont

MATCHDAY 18 FIXTURES

Aberystwyth Town 2-1 Haverfordwest County

Bala Town 1-2 Caernarfon Town

Flint Town United 0-1 Connah’s Quay Nomads

Newtown 4-1 Cardiff Met

Penybont 1-0 Barry Town

The New Saints 5-0 Cefn Druids

MATCHDAY 19 FIXTURES Barry Town 0-1 Penybont

Caernarfon Town 1-1 Bala Town

Cardiff Met 2-1 Newtown

Cefn Druids 0-4 The New Saints

Connah’s Quay Nomads 2-0 Flint Town United

Haverfordwest County 2-0 Aberystwyth Town

MATCHDAY 20 FIXTURES Aberystwyth Town 1-2 Caernarfon Town

Bala Town 1-3 Connah’s Quay Nomads

Flint Town United 1-2 Cefn Druids

Haverfordwest County 2-1 Barry Town

Newtown 0-4 The New Saints

Penybont 1-0 Cardiff Met

MATCHDAY 21 FIXTURES Barry Town 1-0 Aberystwyth Town

Caernarfon Town 3-2 Cardiff Met

Cefn Druids 2-4 Newtown

Connah’s Quay Nomads 2-0 Haverfordwest County

Flint Town United 0-1 Penybont

The New Saints 0-0 Bala Town

MATCHDAY 22 FIXTURES Aberystwyth Town 3-1 Cefn Druids

Bala Town 5-0 Flint Town United

Cardiff Met 1-2 Barry Town

Newtown 1-5 Connah’s Quay Nomads

Penybont 2-0 Haverfordwest County

The New Saints 4-1 Caernarfon Town

Will Fuller

Goalkeeper

Goalkeeper Will Fuller has been at the club since 2011, helping the club to progress from Welsh Division 3 to the Europa League over the last 8 seasons. Born in Ipswich and released by the club aged 16, Will joined Salisbury City for a two year youth scholarship before moving to Cardiff to continue his academics. Studying an undergraduate degree in Sport & Exercise Science and then a Masters in Applied Sports Psychology, Will was also voted in as the Students’ Union Vice-President and then President.

Dylan Rees

Defender

Dylan spent two years as a professional at the Bluebirds after 8 years in their academy. Upon his release in 2017, he signed for Karlstad BK in the Swedish Second Division.

The summer of 2017 saw him return to Wales and begin his studies at Cardiff Metropolitan. Dylan has been capped at Wales ‘C’ level and is one of the best defenders in the Cymru Premier winning the Club Player of the Year award in 2019. Dylan is currently studying for a PGCE here at Cardiff Met.

Kyle McCarthy

Defender

Kyle spent his junior football days at Cardiff City FC Academy until he was released prior to a scholarship and sought youth team football and further education at Hereford United FC. Having completed both undergraduate and postgraduate courses at Cyncoed, Kyle is currently employed as a Sport Development Officer on behalf of Cardiff Metropolitan University (Sport Cardiff). During an 8 year period of representing the university, McCarthy has won promotion at every level of the Welsh pyramid, a league cup and more recently, European qualification.

Brad Woolridge

Defender

Brad is a current PhD student at the University and also club captain. His playing career began at 16, playing senior football for Heath Hayes FC in the Midland Alliance, where he played for 2 years prior to moving down to Cardiff to study for a sport science undergraduate degree in 2011. Brad worked hi way up through the Met system and became a member of the first team squad in 2014 assuming the captaincy a year later which he still holds today. Brad has played a pivotal role in the recent success at the club and is a wonderful example to both his team mates and the younger players within the Archers set-up.

Emlyn Lewis

Defender

Hailing from a rural community in West Wales, Emlyn spent most of his early days in swimming pools, competing at a national level, before committing to football at the age of 16, making his debut for Penrhyncoch FC in the Cymru Alliance. At the age of 18, Emlyn moved to the capital and 5 years on he’s still here having completed an Undergraduate Degree and a Masters Degree in Sport Coaching. Emlyn lists the highlights of his career as winning back to back BUCS Cup Championships, winning the National League Cup whilst also achieving European Qualification in addition ton representing the Wales C team vs England C in March 2019.

Guto Williams

Midfielder

Guto started playing football at the age of 5 and made his WPL debut for Bangor City at the age of 17, before going on to have a trial at Liverpool where he was coached by his idol Steven Gerrard. In addition, Guto captained Wales Academies Under 18’s to victory vs Ireland and also captained Wales Schools in the Centenary Shield.

After completing his A-Levels Guto moved to Cardiff Met and begins his third season at the club having been part of the MG Cup winning side as well as helping the club achieve European qualification.

Eliot Evans

Midfield

Having failed to gain a YTS contract after a spell at Bristol City FC academy, at Eliot decided to pursue a degree in Sport and Exercise Science at Cardiff Met beginning his Archers career in Tier 4 of Welsh football. After two seasons at Monouth Town, were he won the Welsh League, Eliot rejoined the club in 2015 and his second period at the club has seen promotion to the Welsh Premier League, winning the Welsh League Cup, qualification into the Europa League as well as international call-ups with the Wales C squad. He graduated in 2018 with a Master’s degree in Sport Management. As well as his academic and sporting achievements he has been employed as an Associate Tutor, coach mentor and academy coach at Cardiff Met.

Chris Baker

Midfield

‘Bakes’ began his football career within Swansea City’s youth academy and after being released by Swansea, Chris returned to education and was part of the Gower College Welsh and British Cup winning squads moving to the capital to study for his undergraduate degree. Chris is a current PhD student going into his seventh season at the club and during that time has been part of the team that won promotion, a league cup, the BUCS championship and European qualification. An all action midfielder who sometimes doesn't get the credit he deserves, Chris scored Cardiff Met’s first ever goal in front of the Sgorio cameras against Aberystwyth.

Josh Thomas

Forward

Josh is a recent recruit and is an all-action striker who certainly makes life difficult for opposing defenders. We welcome Josh to the club and wish him all the best during his time here at Cyncoed.

Charlie Corsby

Midfield

Charlie is currently a Lecturer in Sports Coaching at the Cardiff School of Sport and Health Sciences. Originally from Bournemouth, Charlie began a semiprofessional playing career at Brockenhurst FC and having moved to Cardiff to study BSc Sports Coaching, Charlie continued his playing career at Cardiff Met FC (formerly UWIC). Moving into his tenth year at the club, Charlie has been involved in the team’s success winning Welsh Division Three, Welsh Division Two, Welsh Division One and, more recently, the Nathaniel MG Cup. Charlie is also the Academy Director at Cardiff Met FC and holds a UEFA A & Elite Youth Licence.

Harry Owen

Midfield

Harry grew up in Gloucestershire and played local club football before spending time at a variety of different professional outfits, Harry pursued further education at Cirencester College where he was involved in playing for Cirencester Town, in addition to representing Gloucestershire County, England Colleges and England Schoolboys. Harry chose to continue his education at Cardiff Met, whilst enabling him to play at the highest level of Welsh football. Having been sidelined through injury for long periods, Harry’s return will be a great boost for the team following the departure of Jordan Lam.

Ollie Hulbert

Forward

Another loanee from Bristol Rovers, Ollie made an instant impact on his debut in the Cymru Premier with two goals against Aberystwyth at Park Avenue to help the Archers to a 3-2 victory. Ollie has also signed a professional contract at the Memorial Ground and speaking about the youngster agreeing his first professional deal, Manager Ben Garner said, "Ollie is a player that has come all the way through the Academy system from a young age. He is highly regarded by the Academy staff and has shown his potential when training with the first-team squad."

Kieron Proctor

Midfielder/Forward

Kieron began his football career with local club Ely Rangers before joining Cardiff City. Serious injury hampered his time with the Bluebirds and Kieron was released having spells with Taff’s Well in addition to playing in Australia. A skilful number 10, Kieron certainly has the ability to have a big impact here at Cyncoed.

Joe Evans

Defender

Former player at Cambrian & Clydach Vale FC, who had an impressive first season with Cardiff Met. Joe is studying a Masters Degree in Sports Leadership & Management at Cyncoed and has had the honour of representing Wales at both University and College level. Joe can play anywhere in the back four and his versatility was evident last season with a consistent first campaign with the Archers.

CJ Craven

Midfielder

CJ joins us from TNS and looks to have an excellent technique as well as an eye for a pass. We wish him well in his time here and look forward to seeing more of him as the season progresses.

Jac Davies

Defender

Jac joins the Archers after previously spending time at Cardiff City Academy. Comfortable on the ball and rarely gives possession away, we welcome Jac and wish him well during his time here.

Rhydian Morgan

Defender

A sporting all-rounder, Rhydian excelled at both cricket and tennis before turning his attention to football and a degree at Cardiff Met. Rhydian signing for Welsh Premier League academy side Llandudno Academy through the age groups before signing a 1st team contract at the age of 17. This led to yet another International call up, being selected for Welsh Schools. Now in his third year at the club, ’Rodney’ won the BUCS National Championship in his 1st year alongside winning the Nathaniel MG Cup and playing in both European Play-Off finals.

Liam Warman

Midfielder/Forward

Liam began his football journey at the Cardiff City Academy which he joined at the age of 10. After spending 6 years with the Bluebirds, he moved to Newport County as a scholar, staying with the club for two years in which time the team went undefeated in the Merit Youth League whilst winning the title. Now in his second year at Cyncoed, Liam is a pacy winger who has developed during his time at the club and has forced his way into the first team after some impressive pre-season performances.

Matt Chubb

Defencder

Matt’s early football career was spent with his local team Braunton FC but at 16 he decided to primarily focus on competing in athletics. After two years of focusing on athletics, his arrival at University led to an increased desire to prioritise football. He began his Cardiff Met journey in the fourth team and has progressed year on year to take his place in the first team squad. He is a current MSc student in Strength and Conditioning after completing his Sport and Exercise Science undergraduate degree.

Liam Black

Defender

After moving to Cardiff in 2012 to study at Uni, he joined Cardiff Met FC who were competing in the 4th Tier of Welsh domestic football and the 3rd Tier of university football at the time. Liam’s time at Cyncoed has coincided with a glittering period in the history of the club, winning various promotions, 2 BUCs championships, 1 league cup and a Europa League qualification. Liam currently works as an Associate Tutor. Cardiff Met has also supported Liam on his coaching journey having worked within the reserve team as well as completing his UEFA A licence. Liam is the Head Coach of the U-19s.

Ashton Gleed

Attacker

Ashton is originally from Swindon and in entering his third year at Cardiff Met. He has previously captained his County from u15-u18. After playing youth football he moved around various college set ups before leaving to play and coach in New Zealand in his gap year, before settling into university life. Last year he played a combination of football at home within a dual sign before obtaining international clearance to play for Cardiff Met.

Sam Pashen

Midfielder

Born in Dorchester, In his early years Sam played for Dorchester Town FC with selection for the Dorset County side and a spell at AFC Bournemouth Youth Academy following. After completing his A Levels Sam decided that Cardiff Met was the ideal place to grow both footballing and academic careers. Now in the 3rd year of a Sports and Exercise Science degree beginning to focus on my dissertation and future academia in the direction of a Masters in Strength and Conditioning. Outside of football, one of his proudest achievements was completing a 120-mile trek on his gap year, to Mount Everest Base Camp, raising money for charity.

Alex Lang

Goalkeeper

The 2018/19 season was his first as part of the Cardiff Met FC team, and also his first time in full time education since the age of 15 after playing for Swansea City from the age of 11 until 18. After leaving Swansea, Alex decided to restart his education at Cardiff Met studying Sport and Physical Education, having a particular interest in goalkeeper coaching. An excellent shot stopper, Lang has proved himself to be an able deputy for Will Fuller and has certainly given the management plenty to think about for the forthcoming season.

Craig Davies

Midfielder

19 year old Craig is originally from a small village in West Wales called Synod Inn. Craig joined the Archers recently having spent 7 years at Swansea City FC from U12’s to the U23’s. After moving from home to live in Swansea at 14, he signed a 2 year scholarship shortly after. During this time he was able to gain valuable experiences playing against other top Category 1 clubs such as Chelsea, Manchester City and Arsenal on a regular basis. “I am looking forward to using my positive experiences and attributes to help Cardiff Met this season.”

Brandon Roberts Midfielder Born in Abergavenny, and currently studying A Levels at Llanishen High School, Brandon has risen through the Cardiff Met Uni FC Academy ranks making his senior debut against Connah’s Quay earlier this season. He has also played for Cardiff Schools at County level where he represented them in both the Welsh and English School Cups. Brandon is a versatile player comfortable on either wing, in the traditional role or as wing back. On occasion he has also played upfront. Before joining Cardiff Met, he competed for Cardiff Archers Elite Athletics squad in endurance events.

Tom Price

Midfielder

Another recent addition, Tom is an attacking midfielder with an eye for a pass and has impressed during his time at the club. Comfortable on the ball, the Met faithful will hope he can add a few goals to his game as the Archers look to climb the Cymru Premier table.

Mathew Jones

Midfielder

Mathew has spent time at Wrexham and originally signed for Flint before deciding to further his education and sign for Cardiff Met without playing a game at Cae-y-Castell. We look forward to seeing him in action and welcome him to Cyncoed.

Max Manson

Goalkeeper

A native of Newport South Wales he signed for his hometown club Newport County when he was 15. After his second ACL reconstruction surgery he studied a Level 3 Diploma in sport at County in the Community college programme. He is now into my third year of studying at Cardiff Met with future desires of doing a postgraduate PGCE to become a primary education teacher.

Matt Blake

Defender

Matt joins the Archers on loan from Swansea City and is a promising left sided defender. He possesses a cultured left foot and has already impressed with his set-piece delivery. We welcome Matt to the club and look forward to seeing him feature in phase two.

Lewis Rees

Midfielder/Forward

Lewis is a left-footed attacker who has shown in his short time at the club a desire to attack opposition full-backs with both pace and trickery. Lewis joins us on loan from The New Saints where he has found his first team opportunities limited not least since the arrival of Adam Roscrow from AFC Wimbledon. We extend a warm welcome to Lewis and hope he can replicate some of his early performances in the Archers shirt.

Christian Edwards (born 23 November 1975) is a Welsh former professional footballer who played as a defender. He played mainly as a centre back but has also played on the right of the defence. Edwards made more than 300 Football League appearances, most prominently for Swansea City, Nottingham Forest and Bristol Rovers. He also made loan appearances for several other clubs before moving into non-league football. He also represented Wales at full international and under21 levels.

Upon returning to education Edwards took over at Cardiff Met as manager whilst studying for a degree and ultimately a PhD. Under his management the Archers enjoyed an unprecedented period of success, winning three promotions to take their place in the Welsh Premier League in 2016.

After two successive Europa League play-off final losses, Met finally made it third time lucky with a penalty shoot out victory over Bala Town at Maes Tegid and faced Progres Niederkorn in the qualifying round.

The students more than matched their full-time opponents over the two legs and were unlucky to exit the competition on away goals. The Archers also added the 2019 MG Cup to the Trophy cabinet with a 2-0 victory over Cambrian and Clydach at Jenner Park

ARCHERS

BLUEBIRDS

1

Will Fuller

1

Steve Hall

2

Dylan Rees

2

Dan Summerfield

3

Kyle McCarthy

3

Trystan Jones

4

Brad Woolridge (c)

4

Sean Pemberton

5

Emlyn Lewis

5

Alaric Jones

6

Guto Williams

6

Scott Tancock

7

Eliot Evans

7

Ricky Watts

8

Chris Baker

8

Corey Shephard

9

Josh Thomas

9

Ben Fawcett

10 Charlie Corsby

10 Marcus Griffiths

11 Harry Owen

11 Cameron Keetch

12 Ollie Hulbert

12 Jack Wilson

14 Kieron Proctor

13 Wojciech Gajda

15 Joe Evans

14 Kurtis Rees

16 CJ Craven

15 Elliott Scotcher

17 Jac Davies

16 Kieran Lewis

18 Rhydian Morgan

17 Jack Britton

19 Liam Warman

18 Nicky Palmer

20 Matt Chubb

19 Danny Williams

22 Liam Black

21 Matt Turner

23 Ashton Gleed 24 Sam Pashen 25 Alex Lang 26 Craig Davies 27 Brandon Roberts 28 Tom Price 29 Mathew Jones 30 Max Manson 31 Matthew Blake 32 Lewis Rees

Referee: Bryn Markham-Jones

Assistant Referee: Lewiss Edwards Assistant Referee: Ian Bird 4th Official: David Morgan