{"id":17970,"date":"2026-03-26T16:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-03-26T16:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/faw.cymru\/cymru-leagues\/?p=17970"},"modified":"2026-03-26T12:47:30","modified_gmt":"2026-03-26T12:47:30","slug":"jd-cymru-leagues-games-to-watch-cardiff-met-bala-town","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/faw.cymru\/cymru-leagues\/news\/jd-cymru-leagues-games-to-watch-cardiff-met-bala-town\/","title":{"rendered":"JD Cymru Leagues Games to Watch: 27-28 March"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/d20w35i08zcmee.cloudfront.net\/2026-02-07_ct_Bala_Town_v_Cardiff_Met-156-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17971\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d20w35i08zcmee.cloudfront.net\/2026-02-07_ct_Bala_Town_v_Cardiff_Met-156-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/d20w35i08zcmee.cloudfront.net\/2026-02-07_ct_Bala_Town_v_Cardiff_Met-156-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/d20w35i08zcmee.cloudfront.net\/2026-02-07_ct_Bala_Town_v_Cardiff_Met-156-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/d20w35i08zcmee.cloudfront.net\/2026-02-07_ct_Bala_Town_v_Cardiff_Met-156-1536x1023.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/d20w35i08zcmee.cloudfront.net\/2026-02-07_ct_Bala_Town_v_Cardiff_Met-156-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Another action-packed weekend ahead in the JD Cymru Leagues, with play-off spots and league survival to fight for. Here are the key games to watch.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>JD Cymru Premier &#8211; Cardiff Met vs <strong>Bala Town<\/strong> (Saturday, 2:30pm)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Bala Town could be relegated from the JD Cymru Premier if they fail to beat Cardiff Met at Cyncoed Stadium on Saturday afternoon.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In-form striker Cameron Ferguson scored the only goal as Bala kept their survival hopes alive with a crucial 1-0 win over Haverfordwest County last weekend. Bala are still five points adrift of safety with three games remaining, meaning a loss to Met and a victory for Flint Town United against Llanelli Town would bring the Lakesiders\u2019 17-year stay in the top-flight to an end.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/d20w35i08zcmee.cloudfront.net\/2026-02-07_ct_Bala_Town_v_Cardiff_Met-090-1-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17972\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d20w35i08zcmee.cloudfront.net\/2026-02-07_ct_Bala_Town_v_Cardiff_Met-090-1-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/d20w35i08zcmee.cloudfront.net\/2026-02-07_ct_Bala_Town_v_Cardiff_Met-090-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/d20w35i08zcmee.cloudfront.net\/2026-02-07_ct_Bala_Town_v_Cardiff_Met-090-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/d20w35i08zcmee.cloudfront.net\/2026-02-07_ct_Bala_Town_v_Cardiff_Met-090-1-1536x1023.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/d20w35i08zcmee.cloudfront.net\/2026-02-07_ct_Bala_Town_v_Cardiff_Met-090-1-2048x1364.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Cameron<\/em> <em>Ferguson scored in the reverse fixture at Maes Tegid<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Cardiff Met ended their 11-match losing streak in all competitions with a 2-1 win away to Llanelli &#8211; a result which kept the Archers five points clear of the relegation zone. Ryan Jenkins\u2019 side are also just five points adrift of seventh-place, so a win on Saturday could also see them make a late bid for a Play-Off spot.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Met earned a 2-0 win before the two teams played out a 2-2 draw in both Phase One meetings. The points were also shared in the reverse Phase Two fixture as Fumpa Mwandwe\u2019s equaliser cancelled out Ferguson\u2019s opener. Met are unbeaten in their last eight meetings with Bala, including victories in their last three when hosting the Lakesiders in the capital.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>JD Cymru Premier &#8211; Haverfordwest County vs Briton Ferry Llansawel<strong> (Saturday, 12:30pm)<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Haverfordwest County and Briton Ferry Llansawel currently sit level on points at the top of the JD Cymru Premier Play-Off Conference ahead of their meeting at Ogi Bridge Meadow on Saturday, live on Sgorio.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Briton Ferry currently occupy the only play-off spot via goals scored despite ruing missed opportunities in a goalless draw with Flint Town United last weekend. However, that result meant the Reds have set a new club record by going five consecutive JD Cymru Premier games unbeaten. Four clean sheets during that time as well gives Andy Dyer\u2019s side plenty of positives heading into the final three games of the season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-faw-card card-with-image-bg\"><div class=\"is-layout-constrained wp-block-group is-style-faw-card\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-block-button__link-card\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/live\/JXfVT15r26M?si=4Tqi23uCXLLPrRiS\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Watch live on Sgorio<\/a><div class=\"faw-cards__card__text p-4\"><h2 class=\"is-style-faw-h3 mb-4 faw-text--border\">Haverfordwest County vs Briton Ferry Llansawel<\/h2><div class=\"btn-w-auto wp-block-button \"><div class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Watch live on Sgorio<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-faw-card-background_bg\" style=\"background-repeat:no-repeat;background-image:url(https:\/\/d20w35i08zcmee.cloudfront.net\/2026-01-13-Haverfordwest-v-Briton-Ferry-Llansawel-117-scaled.jpg);background-position:57.99999999999999% 18%\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Haverfordwest missed the chance to climb back above Ferry after losing 1-0 to Bala Town last Saturday &#8211; their first away defeat since November. The Bluebirds have also had a strong defence in Phase Two so far, with five clean sheets in seven games.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Both sides traded blows in Phase One as Haverfordwest earned a 1-0 win before Ferry triumphed 3-2 last time out in Pembrokeshire. However, Haverfordwest claimed all three points in last month\u2019s first Phase Two meeting as goals from Dan Hawkins and Ben Ahmun sealed a 2-0 win.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.campaignware.com\/cymru\/jdcymruleaguesmatchpredictor\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Predict the outcome of <strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>Haverfordwest County vs <\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong>Briton Ferry Llansawel in our JD Cymru Leagues Match Predictor<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>JD Cymru North \u2013 <strong><strong><strong>Ruthin Town vs Buckley Town<\/strong><\/strong> (Friday, 7:45pm)<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ruthin Town could be relegated from the JD Cymru North if they drop points against Buckley Town at the Memorial Playing Fields on Friday night.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ruthin earned a much-needed 2-1 victory over Gresford Athletic last Friday thanks to Dave Forbes\u2019 late penalty, but victory for 15th-place Penrhyncoch over Flint Mountain a day later still keeps Colin Caton\u2019s side six points adrift of safety.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/d20w35i08zcmee.cloudfront.net\/2025-08-15_ct_Buckley_Town_v_Ruthin_Town-407-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17974\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d20w35i08zcmee.cloudfront.net\/2025-08-15_ct_Buckley_Town_v_Ruthin_Town-407-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/d20w35i08zcmee.cloudfront.net\/2025-08-15_ct_Buckley_Town_v_Ruthin_Town-407-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/d20w35i08zcmee.cloudfront.net\/2025-08-15_ct_Buckley_Town_v_Ruthin_Town-407-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/d20w35i08zcmee.cloudfront.net\/2025-08-15_ct_Buckley_Town_v_Ruthin_Town-407-1536x1023.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/d20w35i08zcmee.cloudfront.net\/2025-08-15_ct_Buckley_Town_v_Ruthin_Town-407-2048x1364.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Ruthin Town have failed to beat Buckley Town since 2023 <\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Friday\u2019s hosts will be relegated if they fail to beat Buckley and either Penrhyncoch or Holyhead Hotspur are victorious at home to promotion chasers Holywell Town and Newtown respectively.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Buckley ended their 10-match winless streak with an impressive 2-0 victory away to fourth-place Newtown last weekend. That result confirmed the Bucks\u2019 safety and brought them back into the top half, with manager Asa Hamilton claiming it was his side\u2019s \u201cperformance of the season.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Connor Littler scored a late winner as Buckley earned a 3-2 win in August\u2019s reverse league fixture between the two sides. The Bucks also had late joy against Ruthin in the Welsh Blood Service League Cup in January as Brad Barnes\u2019 stoppage-time strike secured a 2-1 away win.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>JD Cymru South \u2013 <strong><strong><strong>Cwmbran Celtic vs Cambrian United<\/strong><\/strong> (Friday, 7:30pm)<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cwmbran Celtic will be relegated from the JD Cymru South if they fail to beat leaders Cambrian United at Avondale Park on Friday night.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Celtic have earned draws against Caerau Ely and Baglan Dragons over the past week, but are 14 points adrift of safety with just five games remaining. Celtic are still yet to win a single league game this season, but now they must win each of their remaining five fixtures if they are to pull off the great escape.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Even if Celtic were to shock Cambrian and win on Friday, Simon Berry\u2019s side will also have to hope 15th-place Ynyshir Albions lose at home against Trethomas Bluebirds if they are to have any chance of survival.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/d20w35i08zcmee.cloudfront.net\/2026-3-6_Cwmbran-Celtic-v-Ynyshir-Albions_81-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17976\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d20w35i08zcmee.cloudfront.net\/2026-3-6_Cwmbran-Celtic-v-Ynyshir-Albions_81-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/d20w35i08zcmee.cloudfront.net\/2026-3-6_Cwmbran-Celtic-v-Ynyshir-Albions_81-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/d20w35i08zcmee.cloudfront.net\/2026-3-6_Cwmbran-Celtic-v-Ynyshir-Albions_81-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/d20w35i08zcmee.cloudfront.net\/2026-3-6_Cwmbran-Celtic-v-Ynyshir-Albions_81-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/d20w35i08zcmee.cloudfront.net\/2026-3-6_Cwmbran-Celtic-v-Ynyshir-Albions_81-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Andrew Larcombe and Cwmbran Celtic need a drastic turnaround to maintain their tier two status<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Cambrian are currently one point clear at the top of the table following their goalless draw with Ammanford on Tuesday. 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