JD Welsh Premier League 
Sunday 11th November
Cardiff Met 2-3 Aberystwyth Town 

Aberystwyth Town secured one of their most memorable victories in recent times as they came from two goals down to win 3-2 against Cardiff Met at Cyncoed Campus on Sunday afternoon. The Seasiders went into the half time break two goals behind, with goals from Will Evans (7) and Sam Snaith (35) putting the hosts well in control. But an inspired second half performance saw Aber pull a goal back through Declan Walker (66), before a late equaliser from Ryan Wollacott (85) looked to have earned the visitors a point until substitute Ashley Ruane smashed the ball into the top corner of the net in the fifth minute of stoppage time to seal all three points, and ensure Aber strengthened their grip on 6th place in the league table. 

Manager Nev Powell made one change to the starting eleven that beat The New Saints at Park Avenue last weekend, with young central defender Lee Jenkins coming in to replace Jack Rimmer. Hosts Cardiff Met started the game brightly, attacking on the front foot and scoring with their first meaningful shot of the game in the 7th minute, as Will Evans picked up a loose ball and cut inside before firing beyond Terry McCormick to make it 1-0. The early goal seemed to kick Aber into life, as they began to edge their way into the game with winger Joe Phillips starting to get some joy down the left flank against Met's Emlyn Lewis. On 18 minutes, Phillips cut inside before curling a right footed effort just wide of keeper Alex Lang's post. Very few clear cut chances followed during the opening 35 minutes, with Cardiff Met relying on long throw-ins and direct balls over the top to create their best opportunities, and Aber failing to produce many passages of play in the final third to threaten an equaliser. Then, on 35 minutes, the hosts doubled their lead as Adam Roscrow latched on to a pass on the right flank before crossing for Sam Snaith, who headed the ball beyond McCormick into the net to make it 2-0. It was a disappointing blow for the black and greens who struggled to find their way back into the game before the break and went in two goals behind. 

Manager Nev Powell and Assistant Manager Gavin Allen shuffled the pack at half time, with Ashley Ruane and Alan Goodall replacing Geoff Kellaway and Lee Jenkins as Aber switched formation in search of a way back into the game. From the outset there was an increased tempo and rhythm to the black and greens' play, with strike partners Rio Ahmadi and Ruane providing an added presence and Ryan Edwards giving extra width from the left. On 58 minutes, Wes Baynes tried his luck from long range but his right footed effort sailed over the bar, before Paulo Mendes replaced Steff Edwards in the final throw of the dice. Then on 66 minutes, Aber found a way back into the game as Ruane skipped past Lewis inside the penalty area before providing a deep cross for captain Declan Walker to head the ball beyond Lang to make it 2-1. The travelling supporters raised their voices as they sensed their team clawing their way back into the game, and the Seasiders moved into another gear with 20 minutes remaining - camping themselves in the Cardiff Met half and dominating possession. On 70 minutes, Mathew Jones tried his luck with an audacious bicycle kick that tested Lang, before Ruane smashed a curling effort straight at the Met keeper as the pressure continued to rise. As the game entered the final moments, the black and greens sensed it was time to go for broke, as they earned a corner kick after some neat interplay between Edwards and Ahmadi. Wes Baynes swung in an inviting corner kick which Lang failed to deal with, and Ryan Wollacott was on hand to tap the ball into the net to make it 2-2 and get Aber back on level terms. Many would have thought that after coming from two goals down, the visitors would settle for the draw, but instead they continued to push for the winner as the Archers clung on by their fingernails. On 87 minutes, Met substitute Rhys Thomas crashed into Alan Goodall with a late challenge and received his marching orders as he was issued a second yellow card. With 90 minutes up, the fourth official indicated a minimum of 3 minutes added time, and the Green Army sensed there may be one more moment of magic left in the game for Aber. In the fifth minute of additional time, Baynes played a ball forwards towards Ahmadi, who's flick on landed right in the path of Ashley Ruane, who took one touch and buried a shot into the top corner of the net to spark scenes of chaos amongst the away fans as Aber snatched all three points in the very last seconds. 

It was a truly remarkable turnaround from Nev Powell's side, who looked well out of the game at half time. Inspired substitutions and a change in formation sparked a phenomenal second half performance in which the visitors had Cardiff Met, notorious for their excellent home form, camped inside their own half. The victory means Aber stay 6th in the league table, and climb to within just six points of joint league leaders Connah's Quay Nomads and Barry Town United. The Seasiders face another tough away test next Saturday as they travel to face Bala Town at Maes Tegid, looking to continue their four-game winning streak. 

Teams:
Cardiff Met: Lang, Edwards, Woolridge, Lewis, Morgan, McCarthy, Baker, W Evans, E Evans (80), Roscrow (71) Snaith (84). Subs: Owen (84), Thomas (71), Neale, Flay, Black, Williams (80), Manson. 

Aberystwyth Town: McCormick, Baynes, Wollacott, Jenkins (45), S Edwards (65), Jones, Walker, R Edwards, Phillips, Kellaway (45), Ahmadi. Subs: Goodall (45), Rimmer, Mendes (65), Blake, Ruane (45), Morgan 

​Attendance: 256

ER COF ANNWYL AM CHWARAEWYR Y CLWB HWN A SYRTHIODD YN Y RHYFEL MAWR

1914-1918

IN MEMORY OF THE PLAYERS OF THIS CLUB WHO FELL IN THE GREAT WAR
Bdr. Thomas Cartwright, Royal Field Artillery 
Pte. Ambrose Davies, Devonshire Regiment
Pte. John Richard Davies, Royal Welsh Fusiliers
Sjt. David Rees Davies, Kings Shropshire Light Infantry
Sgt. George Henry Davies DCM, Cheshire Regiment
Capt. Edward Dickinson, Yorkshire Regiment
Lt. Anwyl Ellis, Royal Navy Volunteer Reserve
2nd Lt. Ceredig Ellis, Royal Welsh Fusiliers
Lt. Oswald Robert John Green, Welsh Regiment 
L/Cpl. Richard Boycott Hinckesman, King Edwards Horse
Pte. James John Herbert Howard, Royal Welsh Fusiliers
Capt, Evan Brindle Jones, Royal Welsh Fusiliers
L/Cpl. Leigh Richmond Roose MM, Royal Fusiliers
Pnr. Hugh Owen Rowe, Royal Engineers
2nd Lt Henry Smith, Queens Own Worcestershire Hussars
HEFYD YN YSTOD YR AIL RHYFEL BYD

1939-1945

ALSO DURING THE SECOND WORLD WAR

L/Sjt. Brinley Edwards, Royal Horse Artillery 
Capt. Linus Evans, Royal Welsh Fusiliers

MEWN ANGOF NI CHANT FOD

JD Welsh Premier League 
Sunday 11th November (2:30pm)
Cardiff Met v Aberystwyth Town 

Aberystwyth Town will look to continue their excellent recent form as they travel to the Welsh capital to face Cardiff Met on Sunday afternoon. The Seasiders are on a phenomenal four-game unbeaten run in the JD Welsh Premier League, including a landmark victory over league champions The New Saints at Park Avenue last Friday. Town will now look to continue that form as they maintain their push for a top six finish when the league splits in mid-January.

Manager Nev Powell was full of praise for his players after last Friday’s victory over The New Saints, commenting; “The players were absolutely superb, we had a game plan and every one of them stuck to it. It was a fantastic performance and the players deserve a lot of credit for the performance they put in tonight.” Last weekend’s result was Aber’s first victory over the Saints in 11 years, but more importantly cemented their place in the league’s top six positions for another week.

Nevertheless, Powell was keen to emphasise how important it was for the side to maintain their focus and determination as they head into another key clash at Cardiff Met this weekend. “We haven’t achieved anything yet, we’re only on 20 points and we’ve got two more difficult games coming up. We know how tough this league can be, but we’ve only conceded one goal in our last four games now and when you do that you’ve got a chance of winning games.”

It was nigh on impossible to pick a standout player during Town’s victory last weekend, with starters and substitutes all performing admirably, but 17-year old centre back Lee Jenkins will undoubtedly take much credit for his winning goal. The local youngster was delighted to score his first senior goal against the champions, commenting “My main aim was to stay solid at the back with Ryan Wollacott, but when the ball hit the back of the net it was an amazing feeling, and the way we’re playing I think there’s a great chance for us to stay in that top six now”.

Despite their excellent form, Town will be fully aware that they face another two difficult fixtures in the next two weeks, starting at Cyncoed Campus on Sunday. Cardiff Met contested last season’s Europa League Play-Off Final, losing to Cefn Druids at the final hurdle, and have finished in the league’s top six positions on every occasion since their promotion to the league in 2016. The Archers currently lie in 7th place in the table, having won just once in their last five league games, most recently falling to a 3-0 defeat away at Bala Town. Former seasider Christian Edwards is in charge at Cyncoed, whilst one time black and green Dylan Rees also forms part of the Archers’ squad.

In what is another crunch clash in the JD Welsh Premier League, kick off at Cyncoed Campus on Sunday is at 2:30 p.m, and Cardiff Met's address is listed as CF23 6XD. Aber traditionally receive fantastic support whenever they play in the capital, and the Seasiders need the support of the Green Army once more this weekend as they look to continue their push for the top six! 

Welsh Women's League
Sunday 4th November 2018
Willows Ladies 1 Aberystwyth Town Ladies 2

In difficult conditions, Aberystwyth Town Ladies secured a fifth successive victory thanks to a goal in each half from the in-form Tania Wylde, writes Steven Brookes.

Just a few weeks ago Aberystwyth faced Willows at Park Avenue and won 2-0. Now it was time for Aber to travel to the capital to try and do the double against the Cardiff-based side. In the heavy rain, Aber started slowly and nearly found themselves behind on a couple of occasions. First a mis-hit shot from inside the area went narrowly wide of Ffion Ashman's post and then a looping header bounced off the crossbar and went behind for a goal-kick. Town did have a couple of opportunities of their own though: Naomi Evans got on the end of a through ball but unfortunately for the forward, the goalkeeper was off her line quickly to block the shot. The keeper then denied Sydnee Turner a debut goal after saving the youngster's left footed strike well at her near post. Ashman later did well to keep the scores level when it seemed like a header from close range was going into the bottom corner, the highly rated goalkeeper dived low to push the ball behind for a corner. The scores didn't stay level for too long though thanks to yet another goal of the season contender. After cutting inside onto her right foot, Tania Wylde's shot from distance left the keeper with no chance as Aber took the lead just before the break.

Wylde nearly doubled Aber's lead in the second half but her right footed effort across goal was well saved by the keeper. The hosts were then awarded a free kick not far into Aber's half. Willows's Kirsty Eddis decided to go for goal and her excellent strike found the back of the net to level the scores. Just when it seemed like the Black and Greens were heading for a disappointing draw however, they found a breakthrough. Willows's goalkeeper was unable to catch Sam Townsend's cross, the ball fell to the feet of Tania Wylde and the skilful midfielder then did well to beat the keeper and find the back of the net from a tight angle.

Aber Town were far from their best but most importantly they returned to Ceredigion with three precious points. The Ladies are back at Park Avenue on Sunday 11th November to face Merthyr Town Ladies.

FAW Youth Cup Second Round
Sunday 4th November
Airbus UK Broughton Under 19s 1 Aberystwyth Town Under 19s 4

Man of the Moment Lee Jenkins followed up his heroics on Friday night with two goals on Sunday, as the Black and Green Under 19s followed up an impressive 4-0 away win in the Central Wales Cup against Newtown with an excellent 4-1 win away to Airbus in the Second Round of the Welsh Cup, writes Manager Bari Morgan. The game earned Aber a hard fought win against a good Wingmakers team who have been flying high themselves in the Welsh Development North league recently.

Aberystwyth made one change from the Newtown game which was Oli Farebrother coming into goal instead of Alex Pennock. The game started frantically with both teams trying to gain control of the game. The first chance of the game fell to Aber's number 7 Iwan Lloyd who hit a great shot from the edge of the box following a corner, only for the Airbus keeper to pull off a wonderful save and tip it on to the post. Airbus then started to put pressure on the Black and Green back line where young Lee Jenkins was having a great battle with the big Airbus number 9, Oli Lanceley, with neither player giving the other a minute’s peace. Airbus had two good chances in quick succession just before half time but found keeper Farebrother in fine form in goal for Aberystwyth. The first half ended goalless in a very tightly contested game.

When Morgan's men came out for the second half it was evident immediately that they had stepped up their game, as they began to dominate possession and chances. The visitors took a deserved lead in the 52nd minute when following a free kick into the box which was only half cleared, the ball fell to Lee Jenkins on the edge of the box who hit an unstoppable shot into the bottom corner. Aberystwyth continued to then look for a second goal and that goal came shortly afterwards when a corner from Steff Gittins was met by Lee Jenkins again to score his second of the game and his third of the weekend, after his winner for the First team against TNS on Friday. Town were now playing with great confidence as they continued to press forward, without giving Airbus a sniff to get back into the game and the third goal arrived when winger Iwan Lloyd broke through the defence to slot past the Airbus keeper, a goal he thoroughly deserved for his excellent performance and work rate all day. Liam Doherty then scored a fourth late on following a good through ball from midfield, finishing brilliantly from the edge of the box. Airbus scored a late consolation from a corner but that didn’t take anything away from what was an excellent second half performance from the team.

Aber manager Bari Morgan was delighted for his young team: “It was as good a second half performance as I’ve seen from this group of boys. We went in half time knowing we had done OK in the first half, but knew we had more to give, and in all fairness to every one of the players, they raised their game and we got a deserved win against one of the top teams in the North league”.

Aberystwyth Town Under 19’s are now in the last 16 of the FAW Welsh Youth Cup where they have been drawn Away to Swansea City who have won the cup for the last 10 years, to be played on Sunday 25th November.

In October, Aberystwyth Town Ladies scored nine goals in just three matches. Now it's time for the public to choose their favourite.

This time the shortlist of four was chosen by S4C and Sgorio's Nicky John. Nicky has explained why she has chosen these goals:

Caroline Cooper's long range free kick against Willows Ladies was chosen "just for the sheer cheek of it! Cool as you like!."

The Sgorio presenter also picked Kelly Thomas' goal from the same match: "The Kelly Thomas goal was not just a great strike but also great build-up play from the team. So a nice team goal!"

The final two goals were both from Aber's 5-0 victory against Merthyr Town Ladies. The first was Naomi Evans' early goal to make it 2-0. "Both are great strikes which come from impressive build-ups - Naomi's was thanks to the persistence of the winger on the left (Kelly Thomas) who picked Naomi out." 

Nicky also chose the game's third goal, scored by Lisa Cowdy "When the ball comes to Lisa she doesn't lose her nerve at all and the end product was great."

To view the goals and to vote please see the video and poll below. Voting will close on Wednesday 7th November at 6pm.