After an eight-day break, Haverfordwest County return to JD Cymru Premier action tomorrow when we host Cardiff Metropolitan at the Ogi Bridge Meadow.

In our most recent outing on Sunday, November 19, the Bluebirds recorded one of the most eye-catching results of the season, as we defeated Connah’s Quay Nomads 2-1 at the Essity Stadium, handing the top-flight’s second place side their first loss at their new home.

That victory helped move the Town to within three points of sixth place Caernarfon Town, as we recorded back-to-back wins in the league for the first time this season.

The Archers, meanwhile, have been on a good run of form lately and, just like the Bluebirds, they have recorded three consecutive wins in all competitions, with victories away at Pontypridd United and at home to Connah’s Quay followed up with a 2-1 JD Welsh Cup success over Mold Alexandra of the JD Cymru North.

The previous meeting between the sides came at the end of the September. In a hard-fought contest, County took the lead just after the hour mark through Kai Whitmore’s penalty, however Lewis Rees equalised with two minutes left of normal time. A dramatic conclusion saw the Students awarded a penalty of their own in stoppage time, however Town keeper Ifan Knott denied Rees from 12 yards to ensure a share of the spoils.

Cardiff Metropolitan – At a glance

Founded – 1984

Ground – Cyncoed Campus

Manager – Ryan Jenkins

Captain – Kyle McCarthy

Last five meetings

September 26, 2023: Cardiff Metropolitan 1-1 Haverfordwest County

May 6, 2023: Cardiff Metropolitan 0-0 Haverfordwest County (3-4 pens)

December 16, 2022: Cardiff Metropolitan 2-0 Haverfordwest County

September 27, 2022: Haverfordwest County 1-0 Cardiff Metropolitan

April 23, 2022: Haverfordwest County 1-2 Cardiff Metropolitan

Form guide

Haverfordwest County

L D W W W

Cardiff Metropolitan

W L W W W

Key player

Eliot Evans

Officials

Referee: Bryn Markham-Jones

Assistants: Jordan Christopher and Ethan Goatley

Fourth official: Teifion Cook

Observer: Nigel Richards

How to follow

If you’re not able to make it to the Ogi Bridge Meadow for the game, you can still keep up with the action by following live, play-by-play updates on our X (formerly Twitter) page.

We are giving supporters the opportunity to attend next Saturday’s JD Welsh Cup fourth round tie with the Archers free of charge! All you need to do is purchase a ticket on the gate tomorrow night, and you can either take a paper token which you can use to redeem free entry, or alternatively you can scan a QR code which will be located on posters in key areas of the stadium.

JD Cymru Premier MD17 fixtures

Kick-off times are 19:45 unless stated

Tuesday November 28

Bala Town vs. Caernarfon Town

Newtown vs. Pontypridd United

Haverfordwest County vs. Cardiff Metropolitan

Barry Town United vs. Penybont

Aberystwyth Town vs. The New Saints (20:00)

Wednesday November 29

Colwyn Bay vs. Connah’s Quay Nomads

Previous meeting