Barry Town United secured a 1‑0 victory over Cardiff Met on 20 August 2023, with Dan Smith scoring the decisive goal. The win marked Barry’s third consecutive triumph in the Cymru Premier, keeping the club’s unbeaten start intact.
Match Summary
Nearly 800 fans watched the game, the first live BBC iPlayer broadcast of the Cymru Premier. Both sides held 100 % records from their opening two matches, but the first half saw a dead‑heat with no goals. Barry’s striker Jadyn Crosbie and Met’s Fumpa Mwandwe each had chances that went wide, while Theo Wharton’s effort for Barry was saved by Aaron Davies.
Defensive Solidity
With the loss of central defenders Callum Sainty and Will Richards, Barry’s backline remained tight. Goalkeeper George Ratcliffe posted a clean sheet, and Trinidad & Tobago international James Lester made his competitive debut, contributing to the defensive stability.
Key Moments
The match‑winner arrived after 80 minutes. A corner cleared the half‑box, and Dan Barton was fouled by Mwandwe. Jack Shaw earned a penalty, which was saved by Davies. The rebound hit the crossbar, and Dan Smith headed the ball past Aaron Davies for his second goal at Jenner Park this season.
Barry travel to newly promoted Holywell Town next Friday, 21 August at 7.45 pm kick‑off.
