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{{short description|Association football club in Wales}}
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| manager = Ryan Jenkins<ref>{{cite web |title=It is with great pleasure we announce that our new first team manager is Ryan Jenkins. Eliot Evans becomes player-coach as we look forward to the 2022/23 campaign.|url=https://twitter.com/CardiffMetFC/status/1542055744853377024 |via=Twitter |publisher=Cardiff Metropolitan University FC |access-date=29 June 2022}}</ref>
| manager = Ryan Jenkins<ref>{{cite web |title=It is with great pleasure we announce that our new first team manager is Ryan Jenkins. Eliot Evans becomes player-coach as we look forward to the 2022/23 campaign.|url=https://twitter.com/CardiffMetFC/status/1542055744853377024 |via=Twitter |publisher=Cardiff Metropolitan University FC |access-date=29 June 2022}}</ref>
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'''Cardiff Metropolitan University Football Club''' ({{lang-cy|Clwb Pêl-droed Prifysgol Met Caerdydd}}), commonly known as '''Cardiff Met F.C.''', are a Welsh [[association football|football]] club, of the [[Athletic Union]] of [[Cardiff Metropolitan University]], based in [[Cyncoed]], [[Cardiff]] that plays in the [[Cymru Premier]]. The club badge features the bowman with the words "''I lwyddo, rhaid chwarae''" which is translated as "''To succeed, [one] must play''".
'''Cardiff Metropolitan University Football Club''' ({{langx|cy|Clwb Pêl-droed Prifysgol Met Caerdydd}}), commonly known as '''Cardiff Met F.C.''', are a Welsh [[association football|football]] club, of the [[Athletic Union]] of [[Cardiff Metropolitan University]], based in [[Cyncoed]], [[Cardiff]] that plays in the {{Welsh football updater|CarMetU}}. The club badge features the bowman with the words "''I lwyddo, rhaid chwarae''" which is translated as "''To succeed, [one] must play''".


==History==
==History==
{{tone|section|date=February 2020}}


=== Origins: 1964-2000 ===
=== Origins: 1964-2000 ===
Cardiff Met F.C. was originally founded sometime before 1964 as the '''Cardiff College of Education F.C.''' They made their Welsh Amateur Cup debut in 1964, defeating [[Pembroke Borough A.F.C.|Pembroke Borough]] 3–2 in their inaugural game and Dunlop Semtex 3–0 in the third round before suffering elimination in round 4 at the hands of Merthyr Tydfil.
Cardiff Met F.C. was originally founded sometime before 1964 as the '''Cardiff College of Education F.C.''' They made their Welsh Amateur Cup debut in 1964, defeating [[Pembroke Borough A.F.C.|Pembroke Borough]] 3–2 in their inaugural game and Dunlop Semtex 3–0 in the third round before suffering elimination in round 4 at the hands of Merthyr Tydfil.


During the 1966-67 and 1969–70 seasons, Cardiff College of Education reached the final of the Welsh Amateur cup every year, winning the cup on 2 occasions in 1968 and 1969 beating Welshpool and Tonyrefail Welfare respectively.
During the 1966–67 and 1969–70 seasons, Cardiff College of Education reached the final of the Welsh Amateur Cup every year, winning the cup on 2 occasions in 1968 and 1969 beating Welshpool and Tonyrefail Welfare respectively.


During the 1972-73 season, Cardiff College joined the [[Welsh Football League Division Two|second division]] of the [[Welsh Football League]], finishing a creditable 7th (amongst 19 teams) in their first season. The following season the club ended the campaign in 10th place and again reached the final of the Welsh Amateur Cup, losing 2–1 to Whitchurch Alport. The 1974–75 season saw the club promoted to the second tier of Welsh football for the first time following a second-place finish behind eventual champions [[Blaenavon Blues A.F.C.|Blaenavon Blues]], despite ending the season level on points.
During the 1972–73 season, Cardiff College joined the [[Welsh Football League Division Two|second division]] of the [[Welsh Football League]], finishing a creditable 7th (amongst 19 teams) in their first season. The following season the club ended the campaign in 10th place and again reached the final of the Welsh Amateur Cup, losing 2–1 to Whitchurch Alport. The 1974–75 season saw the club promoted to the second tier of Welsh football for the first time following a second-place finish behind eventual champions [[Blaenavon Blues A.F.C.|Blaenavon Blues]], despite ending the season level on points.


The 1975–76 season saw the club complete a league and FAW Intermediate Cup double, scoring over 100 goals in the process. The promotion meant the club would be playing at the top level of Welsh Football for the first time in its history. However, after just two seasons in the Welsh League South Premier Division, the 1978–79 season saw the team record just one win and its lowest ever points tally to finish bottom of the league. During this season, they renamed themselves to '''South Glamorgan Institute F.C.''' in 1979 when their host college (Cardiff) merged with neighboring colleges.
The 1975–76 season saw the club complete a league and FAW Intermediate Cup double, scoring over 100 goals in the process. The promotion meant the club would be playing at the top level of Welsh Football for the first time in its history. However, after two seasons in the Welsh League South Premier Division, the 1978–79 season saw the team record only one win and its lowest ever points tally to finish bottom of the league. During this season, they renamed themselves to '''South Glamorgan Institute F.C.''' in 1979 when their host college (Cardiff) merged with neighbouring colleges.


The following 7 seasons were unremarkable, as the club recorded consistent mid-table finishes until the 1986–87 season when the club was once again relegated back to the third tier of Welsh football for the first time since 1974. Before the 1990 season, the college renamed itself to Cardiff Institute of Higher Education, so the club once again rebranded to '''Cardiff Institute of Higher Education F.C.''' for the 1990-1991 season.
In the following 7 seasons, the club recorded consistent mid-table finishes until the 1986–87 season when the club was once again relegated back to the third tier of Welsh football for the first time since 1974. Before the 1990 season, the college renamed itself to Cardiff Institute of Higher Education, so the club once again rebranded to '''Cardiff Institute of Higher Education F.C.''' for the 1990–1991 season.


Once again, the club struggled and were demoted to the Welsh League Division 3 following the inception of the [[League of Wales]] in 1992. It was not until the 1995–96 season that the club were promoted back to level 3 of the Welsh Pyramid, scoring 104 goals in just 28 league games and without losing a game all season. Back-to-back promotions were confirmed the following season as the Archers secured a second-place finish, six points behind champions [[Bridgend Town A.F.C.|Bridgend Town]].
Once again, the club was demoted to the Welsh League Division 3 following the inception of the [[League of Wales]] in 1992. It was not until the 1995–96 season that the club was promoted back to level 3 of the Welsh Pyramid, scoring 104 goals in 28 league games and without losing a game all season. Back-to-back promotions were confirmed the following season as the Archers secured a second-place finish, six points behind champions [[Bridgend Town A.F.C.|Bridgend Town]].


=== Merge with Inter Cardiff: 2000-2012 ===
=== Merge with Inter Cardiff: 2000-2012 ===
After 3 seasons in Welsh League Division 1, it was announced that the club would be merging with [[Inter Cardiff F.C.|Inter Cardiff]] to form a new club, '''UWIC Inter Cardiff''' for the 2000–01 season of the League of Wales. With only 3 wins and 13 points, the club were relegated after just one season and returned to Welsh League Division 1 where they remained until the 2006–07 campaign which saw the Archers demoted to Division 2.
After 3 seasons in Welsh League Division 1, it was announced that the club would be merging with [[Inter Cardiff F.C.|Inter Cardiff]] to form a new club, '''UWIC Inter Cardiff''', for the 2000–01 season of the League of Wales. With only 3 wins and 13 points, the club was relegated after one season. They returned to the Welsh League Division 1 where they remained until the 2006–07 campaign which saw the Archers demoted to Division 2.


In 2009, the club again rebranded to just '''UWIC''' and appointed former professional footballer and Welsh international [[Christian Edwards]] as their Director of Football. Edwards was ably assisted by Professor Robyn Jones, who was part of the Sutton United team that dumped Coventry City out of the FA Cup in 1989. Initially things did not start well for the club, who dropped back into Welsh League division 3 due to a [[Cymru Premier]] restructure. Whilst the 2010–11 season ended with a disappointing mid table finish, the club equaled their best Welsh Cup showing by reaching the quarterfinals only to lose 4–0 at the hands of GAP Connah's Quay.
In 2009, the club again rebranded to '''UWIC''' and appointed former professional footballer and Welsh international [[Christian Edwards]] as their Director of Football. Edwards was ably assisted by Professor Robyn Jones, who was part of the Sutton United team that dumped Coventry City out of the FA Cup in 1989. Initially, the club dropped back into Welsh League Division 3 due to a [[Cymru Premier]] restructure. Whilst the 2010–11 season ended with a mid table finish, the club equaled their best Welsh Cup showing by reaching the quarterfinals, only to lose 4–0 at the hands of GAP Connah's Quay.


=== as '''Cardiff Metropolitan University F.C: 2012-present''' ===
=== as Cardiff Metropolitan University F.C: 2012-present ===
Preceding the 2012 season, the club rebranded to '''Cardiff Metropolitan University F.C.''', and immediately showed success by getting back to back champions in the 2012–13 and 2013–14 seasons.
Preceding the 2012 season, the club rebranded to '''Cardiff Metropolitan University F.C.''', and immediately showed success by getting back to back champions in the 2012–13 and 2013–14 seasons.


Despite the club starting a 2014–15 campaign in Welsh League Division 1, they were unable to gain a third successive promotion and a chance to play at the top level of Welsh football following a loss of 5–0 to [[Aberdare Town F.C.|Aberdare Town]].
Despite the club starting a 2014–15 campaign in Welsh League Division 1, they were unable to gain a third successive promotion and a chance to play at the top level of Welsh football following a loss of 5–0 to [[Aberdare Town F.C.|Aberdare Town]].


The 2015–16 season began with the Archers as favorites to get promoted and despite being pushed all the way by both Barry and Goytre, promotion was sealed in late April with a 3–0 victory at Taff's Well to ensure Capital City representation in the Cymru Premier for the first time since the 2005–06 season.
The 2015–16 season began with the Archers as favourites to get promoted and despite being pushed all the way by both Barry and Goytre, promotion was sealed in late April with a 3–0 victory at Taff's Well to ensure Capital City representation in the Cymru Premier for the first time since the 2005–06 season.


The 2016–17 campaign started badly for the students, picking up just one point from their first 6 matches with a goalless draw away to Cefn Druids. Whilst many doubted whether the students could stay in the division, a run of 3 consecutive victories within a week restored confidence and proved the catalyst to not only ensuring survival but qualifying for the end of season Europa League Play-offs with a 6th-place finish. Met faced Carmarthen Town and despite going a goal down early in the second half, a sumptuous lob from Adam Roscrow and an injury time diving header from Charlie Corsby was enough to see the club through to face Bangor City in the final. Sadly for Met, the dream was shattered when Dean Rittenburg drilled home from 12 yards for the Citizens to give Bangor a 1 – 0 victory and a passport into the Europa League Qualifying round.
The 2016–17 campaign picked up just one point from their first 6 matches with a goalless draw away to Cefn Druids. A run of 3 consecutive victories within a week proved the catalyst to not only ensuring survival but qualifying for the end of season Europa League Play-offs with a 6th-place finish. Met faced Carmarthen Town and despite going a goal down early in the second half, a sumptuous lob from Adam Roscrow and an injury time diving header from Charlie Corsby was enough to see the club through to face Bangor City in the final. The dream was shattered when Dean Rittenburg drilled home from 12 yards for the Citizens to give Bangor a 1 – 0 victory and a passport into the Europa League Qualifying round.


On 19 May 2019, Cardiff Met defeated [[Bala Town F.C.]] in a penalty shoot-out to qualify for the preliminary round of the [[2019–20 UEFA Europa League]].<ref>{{cite news |date=19 May 2019 |title=Welsh Premier Europa League play-off final: Met beat Bala in shoot-out |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/48315809 |publisher=BBC Sport |access-date=19 May 2019}}</ref> , but lost to [[FC Progrès Niederkorn|Progrés Niederkorn]] in the preliminary round due to the [[away goals rule]]. The club will play their home matches in the competition at [[Cardiff International Sports Stadium]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=Jones|first=Jordan|date=2019-06-10|title=Cardiff Metropolitan to play Europa League qualifier at Leckwith Stadium|url=https://clwbpeldroed.org/2019/06/10/cardiff-metropolitan-europa-league-leckwith-stadium/|access-date=2021-07-28|website=Y Clwb Pêl-droed - Your home for Welsh football|language=en-GB}}</ref>
On 19 May 2019, Cardiff Met defeated [[Bala Town F.C.]] in a penalty shoot-out to qualify for the preliminary round of the [[2019–20 UEFA Europa League]],<ref>{{cite news |date=19 May 2019 |title=Welsh Premier Europa League play-off final: Met beat Bala in shoot-out |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/48315809 |publisher=BBC Sport |access-date=19 May 2019}}</ref> but lost to [[FC Progrès Niederkorn|Progrés Niederkorn]] in the preliminary round due to the [[away goals rule]]. The club will play their home matches in the competition at [[Cardiff International Sports Stadium]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=Jones|first=Jordan|date=2019-06-10|title=Cardiff Metropolitan to play Europa League qualifier at Leckwith Stadium|url=https://clwbpeldroed.org/2019/06/10/cardiff-metropolitan-europa-league-leckwith-stadium/|access-date=2021-07-28|website=Y Clwb Pêl-droed – Your home for Welsh football}}</ref>


===League and cup history===
===League and cup history===
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| [[2015–16 Welsh Football League Division One|2015–16]] || Welsh Football League<br />Division One || 2 || 30 || 19 || 5 || 6 || 63 || 26 || +37 || 62 || 1st of 16<br />'''Promoted''' || ?? || QF || R1 || unknown ??
| [[2015–16 Welsh Football League Division One|2015–16]] || Welsh Football League<br />Division One || 2 || 30 || 19 || 5 || 6 || 63 || 26 || +37 || 62 || 1st of 16<br />'''Promoted''' || ?? || QF || R1 || unknown ??
|-
|-
|[[2016–17 Welsh Premier League|2016-17]] || [[Cymru Premier|Welsh Premier League]] || 1 || 32 || 10 || 6 || 16 || 41 || 41 || 0 || 36 || 6th of 12 || 264 || R4 || R2 || [[Adam Roscrow]] (6)
|[[2016–17 Welsh Premier League|2016–17]] || [[Cymru Premier|Welsh Premier League]] || 1 || 32 || 10 || 6 || 16 || 41 || 41 || 0 || 36 || 6th of 12 || 264 || R4 || R2 || [[Adam Roscrow]] (6)
|-
|-
|[[2017-18 Welsh Premier League|2017-18]] || Welsh Premier League || 1 || 32 || 12 || 7 || 13 || 46 || 41 || +5 || 43 || 6th of 12 || 283 || R4 || F || Eliot Evans (12)
|[[2017–18 Welsh Premier League|2017–18]] || Welsh Premier League || 1 || 32 || 12 || 7 || 13 || 46 || 41 || +5 || 43 || 6th of 12 || 283 || R4 || F || Eliot Evans (12)
|-
|-
|[[2018-19 Welsh Premier League|2018-19]] || Welsh Premier League || 1 || 32 || 16 || 3 || 13 || 53 || 40 || +13 || 51 || 7th of 12 || 259 || SF || W || Eliot Evans (8)
|[[2018–19 Welsh Premier League|2018–19]] || Welsh Premier League || 1 || 32 || 16 || 3 || 13 || 53 || 40 || +13 || 51 || 7th of 12 || 259 || SF || W || Eliot Evans (8)
|-
|-
|[[2019-20 Cymru Premier|2018-19]] || Cymru Premier || 1 || 25 || 9 || 8 || 8 || 30 || 29 || +1 || 35 || 7th of 12 || 241 || SF || R3 || Eliot Evans (7)
|[[2019–20 Cymru Premier|2018–19]] || Cymru Premier || 1 || 25 || 9 || 8 || 8 || 30 || 29 || +1 || 35 || 7th of 12 || 241 || SF || R3 || Eliot Evans (7)
|}
|}
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==European record==
==European record==
{{see also|Inter Cardiff F.C.#European record}}

All results (home and away) list Cardiff's goal tally first.
All results (home and away) list Cardiff's goal tally first.


''As of 4 July 2019''
''Updated 4 July 2019''
{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Season
! Season
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! Away
! Away
! [[Playoff format#Total points series (aggregate)|Agg.]]
! [[Playoff format#Total points series (aggregate)|Agg.]]
|-
!colspan=7|Inter Cardiff
|-
| [[1994–95 UEFA Cup|1994–95]]
| [[UEFA Cup]]
| [[1994–95 UEFA Cup#Preliminary round|PR]]
| {{flagicon|POL}} [[GKS Katowice]]
| style="text-align:center;"| 0–2
| style="text-align:center;"| 0–6
| style="text-align:center;"| 0–8
|-
| [[1997–98 UEFA Cup|1997–98]]
| UEFA Cup
| [[1997–98 UEFA Cup#First qualifying round|1QR]]
| {{flagicon|SCO}} [[Celtic F.C.|Celtic]]
| style="text-align:center;"| 0–3
| style="text-align:center;"| 0–5
| style="text-align:center;"| 0–8
|-
| [[1999–2000 UEFA Cup|1999–2000]]
| UEFA Cup
| [[1999–2000 UEFA Cup#Qualifying round|QR]]
| {{flagicon|SVN}} [[ND Gorica|Gorica]]
| style="text-align:center;"| 1–0
| style="text-align:center;"| 0–2
| style="text-align:center;"| 1–2
|-
!colspan=7|Cardiff Metropolitan University
|-
|-
| [[2019–20 UEFA Europa League|2019–20]]
| [[2019–20 UEFA Europa League|2019–20]]
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;Notes
;Notes
* '''PR''': Preliminary round
* '''PR''': Preliminary round
* '''1QR''': First qualifying round
* '''QR''': Qualifying round


==Current squad==
==Current squad==
{{Updated|21 January 2024}}
{{Updated|24 August 2024}}
{{Fs start}}
{{Fs start}}
{{Fs player|no=1|pos=GK|nat=ENG|name=Alex Lang}}
{{Fs player|no=1|pos=GK|nat=WAL|name=Alex Lang}}
{{Fs player|no=2|pos=DF|nat=ENG|name=Matt Chubb}}
{{Fs player|no=2|pos=DF|nat=ENG|name=Matt Chubb}}
{{Fs player|no=3|pos=DF|nat=WAL|name=Kyle McCarthy|other=captain}}
{{Fs player|no=3|pos=DF|nat=ENG|name=Joel Edwards}}
{{Fs player|no=4|pos=DF|nat=WAL|name=Alaric Jones}}
{{Fs player|no=4|pos=DF|nat=ENG|name=Jack Veale}}
{{Fs player|no=5|pos=DF|nat=WAL|name=Emlyn Lewis}}
{{Fs player|no=6|pos=MF|nat=WAL|name=Ryan Reynolds}}
⚫
{{Fs player|no=6|pos=DF|nat=WAL|name=Tom Price}}
{{Fs player|no=7|pos=FW|nat=WAL|name=Eliot Evans}}
{{Fs player|no=7|pos=FW|nat=WAL|name=Eliot Evans}}
{{Fs player|no=8|pos=MF|nat=WAL|name=Dixon Kabongo}}
{{Fs player|no=8|pos=MF|nat=WAL|name=Dixon Kabongo}}
{{Fs player|no=9|pos=FW|nat=WAL|name=Lewis Rees}}
{{Fs player|no=9|pos=FW|nat=WAL|name=Lewis Rees}}
{{Fs player|no=10|pos=MF|nat=ENG|name=Miles Littlechild}}
{{Fs player|no=10|pos=FW|nat=WAL|name=Sam Jones}}
{{Fs player|no=11|pos=FW|nat=ENG|name=Harry Owen}}
{{Fs player|no=11|pos=FW|nat=WAL|name=[[Adam Roscrow]]}}
{{Fs player|no=12|pos=GK|nat=ENG|name=Ben Haines}}
{{Fs player|no=14|pos=FW|nat=WAL|name=Jake Morris}}
{{Fs player|no=15|pos=DF|nat=WAL|name=Joe Evans|other=on loan from [[Pontypridd United A.F.C.|Pontypridd United]]}}
{{Fs mid}}
{{Fs mid}}
{{Fs player|no=15|pos=MF|nat=WAL|name=Gruff Morgan}}
{{Fs player|no=16|pos=DF|nat=WAL|name=CJ Craven}}
{{Fs player|no=16|pos=DF|nat=WAL|name=CJ Craven}}
{{Fs player|no=17|pos=MF|nat=WAL|name=Evan Cadwallader}}
{{Fs player|no=17|pos=MF|nat=WAL|name=Evan Cadwallader}}
⚫
{{Fs player|no=18|pos=DF|nat=WAL|name=Cole Gibbings}}
⚫
{{Fs player|no=20|pos=FW|nat=ENG|name=Josh Williams}}
{{Fs player|no=21|pos=DF|nat=WAL|name=Barney Soady}}
{{Fs player|no=21|pos=DF|nat=WAL|name=Barney Soady}}
{{Fs player|no=23|pos=MF|nat=WAL|name=Brandon Roberts}}
{{Fs player|no=23|pos=MF|nat=WAL|name=Brandon Roberts}}
{{Fs player|no=24|pos=MF|nat=ENG|name=Charlie Bullock}}
{{Fs player|no=24|pos=MF|nat=ENG|name=Charlie Bullock}}
{{Fs player|no=25|pos=FW|nat=ERI|name=Haben Samson}}
⚫
{{Fs player|no=26|pos=FW|nat=WAL|name=Sam Jones}}
{{Fs player|no=27|pos=FW|nat=ENG|name=Elliot Humphries}}
{{Fs player|no=28|pos=DF|nat=WAL|name=Alfie Jones}}
{{Fs player|no=29|pos=FW|nat=ENG|name=Tom Vincent}}
{{Fs player|no=29|pos=FW|nat=ENG|name=Tom Vincent}}
{{Fs player|no=32|pos=FW|nat=WAL|name=Callum Jenkins}}
{{Fs player|no=32|pos=MF|nat=ENG|name=Charlie Wright}}
⚫
{{Fs player|no=34|pos=FW|nat=ENG|name=Fin Skiverton}}
{{Fs end}}
{{Fs end}}


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==External links==
==External links==
*{{official|url=https://www.cardiffmetsu.co.uk/mens-football/}}
*{{official website|url=https://www.cardiffmetsu.co.uk/mens-football/}}
{{Welsh Premier League}}
{{Welsh Premier League}}
{{Sport in Cardiff}}
{{Sport in Cardiff}}

Latest revision as of 20:43, 7 November 2024

Cardiff Metropolitan University
Full nameCardiff Metropolitan University Football Club
Nickname(s)The Archers
Founded2000; 24 years ago (2000) (as UWIC Inter Cardiff)
GroundCyncoed Campus Stadium
Capacity1,620 (280 seated)
ManagerRyan Jenkins[1]
LeagueCymru Premier
2023–24Cymru Premier, 6th of 12
Websitehttps://www.cardiffmetsu.co.uk/mens-football/

Cardiff Metropolitan University Football Club (Welsh: Clwb Pêl-droed Prifysgol Met Caerdydd), commonly known as Cardiff Met F.C., are a Welsh football club, of the Athletic Union of Cardiff Metropolitan University, based in Cyncoed, Cardiff that plays in the Cymru Premier. The club badge features the bowman with the words "I lwyddo, rhaid chwarae" which is translated as "To succeed, [one] must play".

History

[edit]

Origins: 1964-2000

[edit]

Cardiff Met F.C. was originally founded sometime before 1964 as the Cardiff College of Education F.C. They made their Welsh Amateur Cup debut in 1964, defeating Pembroke Borough 3–2 in their inaugural game and Dunlop Semtex 3–0 in the third round before suffering elimination in round 4 at the hands of Merthyr Tydfil.

During the 1966–67 and 1969–70 seasons, Cardiff College of Education reached the final of the Welsh Amateur Cup every year, winning the cup on 2 occasions in 1968 and 1969 beating Welshpool and Tonyrefail Welfare respectively.

During the 1972–73 season, Cardiff College joined the second division of the Welsh Football League, finishing a creditable 7th (amongst 19 teams) in their first season. The following season the club ended the campaign in 10th place and again reached the final of the Welsh Amateur Cup, losing 2–1 to Whitchurch Alport. The 1974–75 season saw the club promoted to the second tier of Welsh football for the first time following a second-place finish behind eventual champions Blaenavon Blues, despite ending the season level on points.

The 1975–76 season saw the club complete a league and FAW Intermediate Cup double, scoring over 100 goals in the process. The promotion meant the club would be playing at the top level of Welsh Football for the first time in its history. However, after two seasons in the Welsh League South Premier Division, the 1978–79 season saw the team record only one win and its lowest ever points tally to finish bottom of the league. During this season, they renamed themselves to South Glamorgan Institute F.C. in 1979 when their host college (Cardiff) merged with neighbouring colleges.

In the following 7 seasons, the club recorded consistent mid-table finishes until the 1986–87 season when the club was once again relegated back to the third tier of Welsh football for the first time since 1974. Before the 1990 season, the college renamed itself to Cardiff Institute of Higher Education, so the club once again rebranded to Cardiff Institute of Higher Education F.C. for the 1990–1991 season.

Once again, the club was demoted to the Welsh League Division 3 following the inception of the League of Wales in 1992. It was not until the 1995–96 season that the club was promoted back to level 3 of the Welsh Pyramid, scoring 104 goals in 28 league games and without losing a game all season. Back-to-back promotions were confirmed the following season as the Archers secured a second-place finish, six points behind champions Bridgend Town.

Merge with Inter Cardiff: 2000-2012

[edit]

After 3 seasons in Welsh League Division 1, it was announced that the club would be merging with Inter Cardiff to form a new club, UWIC Inter Cardiff, for the 2000–01 season of the League of Wales. With only 3 wins and 13 points, the club was relegated after one season. They returned to the Welsh League Division 1 where they remained until the 2006–07 campaign which saw the Archers demoted to Division 2.

In 2009, the club again rebranded to UWIC and appointed former professional footballer and Welsh international Christian Edwards as their Director of Football. Edwards was ably assisted by Professor Robyn Jones, who was part of the Sutton United team that dumped Coventry City out of the FA Cup in 1989. Initially, the club dropped back into Welsh League Division 3 due to a Cymru Premier restructure. Whilst the 2010–11 season ended with a mid table finish, the club equaled their best Welsh Cup showing by reaching the quarterfinals, only to lose 4–0 at the hands of GAP Connah's Quay.

as Cardiff Metropolitan University F.C: 2012-present

[edit]

Preceding the 2012 season, the club rebranded to Cardiff Metropolitan University F.C., and immediately showed success by getting back to back champions in the 2012–13 and 2013–14 seasons.

Despite the club starting a 2014–15 campaign in Welsh League Division 1, they were unable to gain a third successive promotion and a chance to play at the top level of Welsh football following a loss of 5–0 to Aberdare Town.

The 2015–16 season began with the Archers as favourites to get promoted and despite being pushed all the way by both Barry and Goytre, promotion was sealed in late April with a 3–0 victory at Taff's Well to ensure Capital City representation in the Cymru Premier for the first time since the 2005–06 season.

The 2016–17 campaign picked up just one point from their first 6 matches with a goalless draw away to Cefn Druids. A run of 3 consecutive victories within a week proved the catalyst to not only ensuring survival but qualifying for the end of season Europa League Play-offs with a 6th-place finish. Met faced Carmarthen Town and despite going a goal down early in the second half, a sumptuous lob from Adam Roscrow and an injury time diving header from Charlie Corsby was enough to see the club through to face Bangor City in the final. The dream was shattered when Dean Rittenburg drilled home from 12 yards for the Citizens to give Bangor a 1 – 0 victory and a passport into the Europa League Qualifying round.

On 19 May 2019, Cardiff Met defeated Bala Town F.C. in a penalty shoot-out to qualify for the preliminary round of the 2019–20 UEFA Europa League,[2] but lost to Progrés Niederkorn in the preliminary round due to the away goals rule. The club will play their home matches in the competition at Cardiff International Sports Stadium.[3]

League and cup history

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Season
 League Contested Level
 Pld
 W
 D
 L
 GF
 GA
 GD
 Pts
 League Position
 Avg. Home
Attendance1
 Welsh Cup
 Welsh League Cup
 Leading scorer1
1972–73 Welsh League South

Division Two

3 36 19 7 10 85 57 +28 45 7th of 19 ?? R1 n/a unknown ??
1973–74 Welsh League South

Division Two

3 32 11 5 16 56 48 +8 27 10th of 17 ?? R1 n/a unknown ??
1974–75 Welsh League South

Division Two

3 34 27 5 2 112 22 +90 59 2nd of 18

Promoted

?? QR n/a unknown ??
1975–76 Welsh League South

Division One

2 34 25 4 5 108 22 +86 54 1st of 18

Promoted

?? R3 n/a unknown ??
1976–77 Welsh League South

Premier Division

1 34 15 9 10 54 38 +16 39 4th of 18 ?? R1 n/a unknown ??
1977–78 Welsh League South

Premier Division

1 34 11 7 16 48 57 −9 29 13th of 18 ?? R1 n/a unknown ??
1978–79 Welsh League South

Premier Division

1 34 1 7 26 25 88 −63 9 18th of 18

Relegated

?? R1 n/a unknown ??
1979–80 Welsh League South

Division One

2 34 7 13 14 37 62 −25 27 15th of 18 ?? R1 n/a unknown ??
1980–81 Welsh League South

Division One

2 34 13 13 8 42 45 −3 39 5th of 18 ?? R3 n/a unknown ??
1981–82 Welsh League South

Division One

2 34 12 8 14 53 53 0 44 9th of 18 ?? R2 n/a unknown ??
1982–83 Welsh League South

Division One

2 32 16 5 11 71 54 +17 33 12th of 17 ?? R3 n/a unknown ??
1983–84 Welsh League South

Premier Division

2 36 14 8 14 75 68 +7 50 9th of 19 ?? R1 n/a unknown ??
1984–85 Welsh League South

Premier Division

2 34 12 6 16 54 69 −15 42 10th of 18 ?? R2 n/a unknown ??
1985–86 Welsh League South

Premier Division

2 34 9 9 16 46 80 −34 36 15th of 18 ?? R2 n/a unknown ??
1986–87 Welsh League South

Premier Division

2 34 4 5 25 26 98 −72 17 18th of 18

Relegated

?? R1 n/a unknown ??
1987–88 Welsh League South

Division One

3 34 2 11 21 24 77 −53 17 18th of 18 ?? R1 n/a unknown ??
1988–89 Welsh League South

Division One

3 34 9 6 19 40 74 −34 33 15th of 18 ?? R1 n/a unknown ??
1989–90 Welsh League South

Division One

3 32 9 6 17 40 63 −23 33 14th of 17 ?? R1 n/a unknown ??
1990–91 Welsh League South

Division Two

3 32 11 3 18 40 70 −30 36 12th of 17 ?? R1 n/a unknown ??
1991–92 Welsh League South

Division Two

3 32 7 7 18 41 67 −26 28 14th of 17 ?? R1 n/a unknown ??
1992–93 Welsh Football League

Division Three

4 26 11 6 9 63 49 +14 39 5th of 14 ?? QR n/a unknown ??
1993–94 Welsh Football League

Division Three

4 26 4 6 16 28 72 −44 18 12th of 14 ?? n/a n/a unknown ??
1994–95 Welsh Football League

Division Three

4 30 17 8 5 82 35 +47 55 4th of 16 ?? QR n/a unknown ??
1995–96 Welsh Football League

Division Three

4 28 26 2 0 104 16 +88 80 1st of 15

Promoted

?? n/a n/a unknown ??
1996–97 Welsh Football League

Division Two

3 30 20 5 5 80 25 +55 65 2nd of 16

Promoted

?? R1 n/a unknown ??
1997–98 Welsh Football League

Division One

2 36 18 7 11 59 35 +24 61 7th of 19 ?? R3 n/a unknown ??
1998–99 Welsh Football League

Division One

2 34 15 8 11 49 44 +5 53 5th of 18 ?? R2 n/a unknown ??
1999-00 Welsh Football League

Division One

2 34 10 8 16 50 82 −32 38 15th of 18 ?? R3 n/a unknown ??
2000–01 League of Wales 1 34 3 4 27 26 104 −78 13 18th of 18
Relegated		 ?? R2 n/a unknown ??
2001–02 Welsh Football League
Division One		 2 36 23 7 6 81 45 +36 76 3rd of 19 ?? R2 n/a unknown ??
2002–03 Welsh Football League
Division One		 2 34 23 7 4 67 33 +34 76 3rd of 18 ?? R4 n/a unknown ??
2003–04 Welsh Football League
Division One		 2 34 21 6 7 72 33 +39 69 4th of 18 ?? QF n/a unknown ??
2004–05 Welsh Football League
Division One		 2 34 15 6 13 65 49 +16 51 9th of 18 ?? R2 n/a unknown ??
2005–06 Welsh Football League
Division One		 2 34 16 6 12 61 52 +9 54 5th of 18 ?? R3 n/a unknown ??
2006–07 Welsh Football League
Division One		 2 36 9 6 21 46 74 −28 33 16th of 19 ?? R2 n/a unknown ??
2007–08 Welsh Football League
Division Two		 3 34 15 11 8 59 42 +17 56 5th of 18 ?? n/a n/a unknown ??
2008–09 Welsh Football League
Division Two		 3 34 14 4 16 76 67 +9 46 10th of 182 ?? R1 n/a unknown ??
2009–10 Welsh Football League
Division Two		 3 34 11 11 12 57 59 −2 44 12th of 18
Relegated3		 ?? PR n/a unknown ??
2010–11 Welsh Football League
Division Three		 4 34 14 7 13 59 47 +12 49 9th of 18 ?? QF n/a unknown ??
2011–12 Welsh Football League
Division Three		 4 28 13 5 10 49 51 −2 44 6th of 154 ?? R1 n/a unknown ??
2012–13 Welsh Football League
Division Three		 4 30 23 3 4 98 41 +57 72 1st of 16
Promoted		 ?? 1Q n/a unknown ??
2013–14 Welsh Football League
Division Two		 3 30 20 6 4 86 24 +62 66 1st of 16
Promoted		 ?? R3 n/a unknown ??
2014–15 Welsh Football League
Division One		 2 30 19 6 5 69 32 +37 63 3rd of 16 ?? R4 n/a unknown ??
2015–16 Welsh Football League
Division One		 2 30 19 5 6 63 26 +37 62 1st of 16
Promoted		 ?? QF R1 unknown ??
2016–17 Welsh Premier League 1 32 10 6 16 41 41 0 36 6th of 12 264 R4 R2 Adam Roscrow (6)
2017–18 Welsh Premier League 1 32 12 7 13 46 41 +5 43 6th of 12 283 R4 F Eliot Evans (12)
2018–19 Welsh Premier League 1 32 16 3 13 53 40 +13 51 7th of 12 259 SF W Eliot Evans (8)
2018–19 Cymru Premier 1 25 9 8 8 30 29 +1 35 7th of 12 241 SF R3 Eliot Evans (7)
1: League games only
2: Name reverted to UWIC at end of season.
3: Relegated as part of League reorganization
4: Name changed to Cardiff Metropolitan University F.C. at end of season.

Last Updated: 30 August 2020

QR = Qualifying Round; R = Round Proper; P = Position; Pld = Matches played; W = Matches won; D = Matches drawn; L = Matches lost; GF = Goals for; GA = Goals against; GD = Goal difference; Pts = Points

Honours

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League

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Cups

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European record

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See also: Inter Cardiff F.C. § European record

All results (home and away) list Cardiff's goal tally first.

Updated 4 July 2019

Season Competition Round Club Home Away Agg.
2019–20 UEFA Europa League PR Luxembourg Progrès Niederkorn 2–1 0–1 2–2 (a)
Notes
  • PR: Preliminary round

Current squad

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As of 24 August 2024

Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

No. Pos. Nation Player
1 GK Wales WAL Alex Lang
2 DF England ENG Matt Chubb
3 DF England ENG Joel Edwards
4 DF England ENG Jack Veale
6 MF Wales WAL Ryan Reynolds
7 FW Wales WAL Eliot Evans
8 MF Wales WAL Dixon Kabongo
9 FW Wales WAL Lewis Rees
10 FW Wales WAL Sam Jones
11 FW Wales WAL Adam Roscrow
14 FW Wales WAL Jake Morris
No. Pos. Nation Player
15 MF Wales WAL Gruff Morgan
16 DF Wales WAL CJ Craven
17 MF Wales WAL Evan Cadwallader
18 DF Wales WAL Cole Gibbings
20 FW England ENG Josh Williams
21 DF Wales WAL Barney Soady
23 MF Wales WAL Brandon Roberts
24 MF England ENG Charlie Bullock
29 FW England ENG Tom Vincent
32 MF England ENG Charlie Wright

References

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  1. ^ "It is with great pleasure we announce that our new first team manager is Ryan Jenkins. Eliot Evans becomes player-coach as we look forward to the 2022/23 campaign". Cardiff Metropolitan University FC. Retrieved 29 June 2022 – via Twitter.
  2. ^ "Welsh Premier Europa League play-off final: Met beat Bala in shoot-out". BBC Sport. 19 May 2019. Retrieved 19 May 2019.
  3. ^ Jones, Jordan (10 June 2019). "Cardiff Metropolitan to play Europa League qualifier at Leckwith Stadium". Y Clwb Pêl-droed – Your home for Welsh football. Retrieved 28 July 2021.
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