Cardiff Metropolitan University host The New Saints this Friday in a Novira Cymru Premier Phase One fixture. The match kicks off at 7:45 pm at the university's ground.
This game arrives with Cardiff MET sitting seventh in the Premier League table. They have nine points from five games, with three wins and two losses. Their goal difference stands at plus four, having scored 11 and conceded seven so far this season.
The Cardiff MET versus TNS match is one of eight top-flight fixtures scheduled for Friday, August 21. The full Novira Cymru Premier Phase One lineup includes Colwyn Bay taking on Airbus UK Broughton. Flint Town United meet Briton Ferry Llansawel, while Haverfordwest County play Cambrian United.
Holywell Town face Barry Town United, who currently lead the league by six points from Cardiff MET. Penybont, who are Cardiff MET's next league opponents in October, host Llandudno. The final Premier Phase One game sees Trefelin BGC welcome Caernarfon Town. This busy slate offers a key early look at the competitive landscape.
Football action extends far beyond the top division across North Wales this Friday. The Novira Cymru North features four evening matches. Bala Town play Gresford Athletic at 7:45 pm, and Denbigh Town host Porthmadog at the same time. Holyhead Hotspur's game against Bangor 1876 starts slightly earlier at 7:30 pm, while Mold Alexandra face Buckley Town in a 7 pm kickoff.
The FAW Welsh Cup Second Qualifying Round includes a tie between Menai Bridge Tigers and CPD Mountain Rangers, also set for a 7:30 pm start. Reserve and youth football is also in action, with three matches in the FAW National Reserve League North. Connah’s Quay Nomads U18s play Buckley Town U23s at 8 pm, Llandudno U18/Reserves host Penmaenmawr Phoenix U21s at 7:30 pm, and Ruthin Town Reserves meet Llanrwst United Reserves at 8 pm.
Supporters can find local football at several other levels on Friday evening. The North Wales Coast West Premier Division has a 6:30 pm fixture between CPD Llanystumdwy and CPD Aberffraw. The North East Wales League has a full program across two competitions.
Five matches are set for the North East Wales Trophy League Phase. Brickfield Rangers Res play Ruabon Rovers at 6:30 pm, and Cefn Druids host Marchwiel Saints at 7:30 pm. Llay Welfare Reserves face Overton Recreational at 6:30 pm, while FC Queen's Park Reserves take on Llanuwchllyn Reserves at the same time. CPD Rhos Aelwyd Reserves versus CPD Yr Wyddgrug kicks off at 6:45 pm. A single Reserve Division Two fixture completes the card, with Lex Reserves playing Castell Alun Colts Reserves at 6:30 pm.
Friday's home game against the reigning champions is a significant test for Cardiff MET's squad. Their recent form reads win, loss, loss, win, win, showing they can be inconsistent. A positive result could help close the six-point gap to leaders Barry Town. After this match, the focus will shift to their next league encounter, a home game against Penybont on October 30. Penybont currently sit sixth, just one place above Cardiff MET. Fans can plan ahead by viewing our fixtures schedule. The team's ability to convert chances, having netted 11 times already, will be key to climbing the table.
