Cardiff Met Signs Bailey Gaughan
Cardiff Met has signed Bailey Gaughan, a 22-year-old defensive midfielder, on a one-year contract. He joins the club after impressing during a pre-season trial.
Why it matters for Cardiff Met
Gaughan's signing is a significant boost for Cardiff Met as they prepare for the new Cymru Premier season. The club's final signing before the new season, Gaughan brings experience and skill to the team.
What comes next?
Gaughan will be looking to make an impact in the Cymru Premier, and Cardiff Met fans will be eager to see how he performs. With the new season just around the corner, the team will be looking to build on their previous successes.
League standing: 1st in Premier League, 3 pts, 1W-0D-0L from 1 games, recent form W. Goals this season: 6 scored, 1 conceded (+5 goal difference). Next fixture: vs Penybont (at home, 2026-10-30) (9th in the table).
About Bailey Gaughan
Bailey Gaughan has signed with Cardiff Met on a one-year contract. He joins the club after impressing during a pre-season trial. Gaughan has previously played for Northern Rovers, West Coast Rangers, and Auckland United.
What Bailey Gaughan said
"When I came to trial at Cardiff Met, the professionalism of the club, along with the staff and the environment, really stood out to me straight away," Gaughan said. "I'm very grateful to Ryan Jenkins and the coaching staff for giving me an opportunity as a complete unknown in UK football."
About the Cymru Premier
The Cymru Premier is the highest level of domestic football in Wales and sits at the top of the Football Association of Wales' league pyramid. The competition expanded to 16 clubs for the 2026-27 season, with promotion from the regional Cymru North and Cymru South divisions.
