{"id":27126,"date":"2018-03-09T12:26:26","date_gmt":"2018-03-09T12:26:26","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/jomec.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/?p=27126"},"modified":"2018-03-09T12:26:26","modified_gmt":"2018-03-09T12:26:26","slug":"cardiff-met-barry-set-tough-weekend-fixtures","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/2018\/03\/09\/cardiff-met-barry-set-tough-weekend-fixtures\/","title":{"rendered":"Cardiff Met and Barry set for tough weekend fixtures"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>CARDIFF Met will be hoping to turn their form around against champions-elect, TNS, while Barry head to Carmarthen in this weekend&#8217;s Welsh Premier League fixtures.<br \/>\nAs the second phase reaches the half-way mark, it&#8217;s a tale of contrasting form for local teams in the hunt for European football.<br \/>\nCardiff Met have struggled of late, losing their last four WPL games. Changing that trend will be a tough ask as they welcome 11 time champions, The New Saints, to Cyncoed Campus.<br \/>\nSaturday&#8217;s visitors will be keen to respond strongly following their recent 2-1 defeat to Connah&#8217;s Quay which means that TNS will miss out on a Welsh Cup final for the first time since 2013.<br \/>\nMet will be desperate to salvage some form before the European play-offs begin in May.<br \/>\nMeanwhile, Barry Town will be hoping to strengthen their grip on a play-off place. They currently have a game in hand and a three-point lead over Newtown in seventh.<br \/>\nDespite recent form, Saturday&#8217;s trip to Carmarthen, will still be a tricky one.<br \/>\nThe Old Gold face a battle to remain in the league and are \u00a0eight points from safety. However, their recent home form, unbeaten since mid-January, may be of concern to Barry.<br \/>\nTown have been dealt a significant injury blow ahead of the tie. 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