Cardiff Metropolitan 0-5 The New Saints
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The New Saints won: Cardiff Metropolitan 0-5 The New Saints in the Cymru Premier (Round 4) on Fri, 21 Aug 2026 at Cyncoed Campus. The New Saints goals: Rhys Hughes 45'+7 (pen), Rhys Hughes 56', Ben Wilson 61', Dynel Simeu 65', Rory Holden 90'. Sent off: James Clarke (45'). Possession: 45%-55%.
Match report
The New Saints rout Cardiff Metropolitan 5-0
The New Saints thrashed Cardiff Metropolitan 5-0 away from home at Cyncoed Campus on Friday 21 August in the Cymru Premier.
Rhys Hughes put The New Saints ahead from the penalty spot on 45+7' (0-1), added another on 56' (0-2), Ben Wilson made it 0-3 on 61', Dynel Simeu made it 0-4 on 65' and Rory Holden made it 0-5 on 90'.
James Clarke (Cardiff Metropolitan) was sent off on 45+6'.
Cardiff Metropolitan had 45%% of the ball, shots were 3-24 (2-16 on target).
Match stats
| Cardiff Metropolitan | The New Saints | |
|---|---|---|
| Possession | 45% | 55% |
| Corners | 1 | 8 |
| Offsides | 1 | 2 |
| Attacks | 26 | 98 |
| Free Kicks | 5 | 4 |
| Total Shots | 3 | 24 |
| Shots On Target | 2 | 16 |
| Shots Off Target | 1 | 8 |
| Throw-Ins | 12 | 18 |
| Goal Kicks | 23 | 3 |
Key events
- 45'+6 · Red card · James Clarke (Cardiff Metropolitan)
- 45'+7 · Goal · Rhys Hughes (The New Saints)
- 56' · Goal · Rhys Hughes (The New Saints)
- 61' · Goal · Ben Wilson (The New Saints)
- 65' · Goal · Dynel Simeu (The New Saints)
- 90' · Goal · Rory Holden (The New Saints)
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Questions
Who won Cardiff Metropolitan vs The New Saints?
The New Saints won, 0-5 (Cymru Premier) on Fri, 21 Aug 2026.
When and where is Cardiff Metropolitan vs The New Saints?
Fri, 21 Aug 2026, 18:45 UTC at Cyncoed Campus, Cymru Premier.