Derby clash will be vital as Ponty welcome their big rivals Barry in JD Premier
IN the J.D. Cymru Premier League there is a South Wales derby tomorrow evening as Pontypridd United host Barry Town at their University of South Wales sports ground (5:15 pm kick off live on S4C online).
Gavin Allen has worked wonders at Ponty and the valleys club have picked up ten out of a possible twelve points since his appointment at the beginning of February.
The smart turn around in form has kept Ponty out of the bottom two despite having a nine point deduction.
Steve Jenkins and Barry still have outside hopes of finishing seventh and their task would have been easier had they not conceded a 94thminute equalizer at home to Colwyn Bay last Saturday in a 1-1 draw.
Ponty were 3-0 winners a month ago at Jenner Park but a much tighter game is expected tomorrow with a lot at stake for both clubs.
Penybont host Colwyn Bay tomorrow afternoon at their S.D.M. Glass Stadium (2:30 pm).
A Lewys Ware goal inspired Rhys Griffiths’ team to a 1-0 away win at Haverfordwest last Friday which closed the gap at the top of the playoff conference to one point.
There are five rounds of fixtures left for both teams now and Pen] ybont will want a maximum three point gain tomorrow against the North Walians who are fighting for their Cymru Premier survival.
Cardiff Met host Bala Town tomorrow at their Cyncoed University ground (2:30 pm) in the top six.
Ryan Jenkins’ students are on a difficult run in the league at present and will be looking for their first league victory since December.
On a positive the Met take on TNS in the Welsh Cup semi-final in a couple of weeks time and their top-six finish guarantees them a Europa League play-off spot in April.
Bala have almost guaranteed Europe with a seven point gap between them and fourth placed Caernarfon so an away victory at the Met could seal it for Colin Caton’s Lakesiders.
In the Cymru South tomorrow Llantwit Major are home in the Vale and they welcome Cwmbran Celtic.
Caerau Ely travel to a much improved Cambrian and Clydach in the Rhondda and Taffs Well will be looking for points away at Goytre United.
In the Ardal South West League Canton F.C. host Morriston Town at Leckwith, Cardiff Draconians are on the road to Port Talbot Town and Cardiff Corries visit Ynysygerwn A.F.C.