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Pembrokeshire Football Division 2 Preview 06-01-24

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January 4, 2024

The league table has taken shape and clubs now know what their respective challenges and goals are for the second half of the season. We have what seems to be four possible title contenders based on the table, Monkton Swifts Reserves and Herbrandston occupy top two places, whilst Merlins Bridge Reserves are only one win off top. Narberth sit in fourth but have only played 11 league games and should they manage to win their games in hand they’ll be right in the mix.

At the opposite end of the table, there are again four teams who seem likely to be fighting a relegation battle for the rest of the season. Cosheston sit rock bottom on 1 point and seem very likely to be relegated unless they can dramatically improve results and fast. Carew Reserves have 6 points, St Clears have 8 points and Broad Haven 10 points to date. Results would suggest Broad Haven will have enough to steer themselves to safety, while St Clears will have to turn draws into wins, they’ve drawn 5 and only won one so far.

St Ishmaels vs Monkton Swifts Reserves

The hosts are unbeaten since September and after a shaky start to the season have shown they are a good outfit and much improved. Tish held table toppers Monkton to a draw in the reverse fixture in December. The Swifts can’t afford to drop anymore points really with Herbrandston hot on their heels and in excellent form. An interesting match up here, the game will be officiated by Keith McNiffe.

St Clears vs Hakin United Reserves

St Clears will be aiming to start the new year positively after 2023 wasn’t a great one for them. Hakin United Reserves beat St Clears 4-0 at the Obs, however they haven’t won since, suffering 3 league defeats in a row and conceding 5 in each of these games. This will give the hosts confidence, however I’m sure Hakin will be very keen to put this right and will see this fixture as a good opportunity.

Merlins Bridge Reserves vs Narberth

Two of the better teams in the division meet in what’s an important fixture for both teams. When they met in December Bridge came out 3-1 winners thanks to a Tomos Gwilliam hat-trick. Narberth will need to be consistent if they want to keep up pressure on the top three and a win against third place Bridge would be the perfect start. Joe Leahy seems to be playing regularly for the Bridge Reserves and is a quality player and is enough to worry any team in the county.

Cosheston AFC vs Carew Reserves

Must win is a phrase used often in sport but it couldn’t be more accurate here, Cosheston have failed to win all season and they need to start now if they want to steer themselves to safety. Carew Reserves sit second from bottom and themselves only have one win all season, and will be looking at this fixture as the perfect opportunity to get three points.

Johnston vs Camrose

Newly promoted Camrose sit in sixth place and would have taken that if you’d offered it to them at the start of the season. Last time out they narrowly lost 3-2 to Herbrandston after a costly red card, Camrose were 2-0 in that game proving they are a dangerous opponent for anyone in this division. Johnston sit in eighth however have only played ten league games whereas some teams have played fifteen. With some quality players in their ranks the hosts will be hoping to climb the league table in the coming few weeks.

SECOND DIVISION CUP – Herbrandston vs Broad Haven

Unbeaten in the league Herbie are proving to be one of, if not the best outfit in the second division. Manager Leigh Galdo will be aiming for cup success as well as winning the league. The hosts beat Broad Haven 4-0 at home in the league fixture back in December. However Broad Haven held Herbie to a 2-2 draw in September and have proved they can be a tricky opposition. With the weather having been very wet, this may suit battling Broad Haven more than free flowing Herbie, however the hosts are still firm favourites for this tie.

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Badgers 2–8 St Johns
Reynalton 0–10 Carew
Kilgetty 8–2 East Williamston
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At the mid-table mark, Carew (49 points), St Twynnells (48) and Kilgetty (46) remain tightly grouped. Badgers, Lamphey, Llanteg and Cosheston make up the lower order, though the number of games played varies, leaving room for movement in the coming weeks.

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Team	P	W	D	L	S/D	Points
East Williamston	10	8	0	2	+125	72
Reynaltón	11	5	2	4	+35	58
St Johns	10	5	1	4	+32	54
Hundleton	10	5	1	4	-2	54
Carew	9	5	0	4	-25	49
St Twynnells	10	4	2	4	-34	48
Kilgetty	11	5	0	6	-44	46
Badgers	11	3	1	7	-59	45
Lamphey	11	5	0	6	-10	44
Llanteg	8	4	0	4	-5	41
Cosheston	9	3	1	5	-13	40

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Parents and supporters were quick to share their congratulations online, with particular praise for U12s players George Bentley and Tom Wheeler, who impressed during their fixture.

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U8s: Theo Headland & Lyla Phillips
U9s: Theo Canton & George Thornton
U10s: Rhys Davies
U10s Eagles: Frankie Campbell
U11s: Griff Jenkins & Ollie Edwards
U12s: George Bentley & Tom Wheeler
U12s Eagles: Cyra Ellis
U15s: Logan Keane
U16s Eagles: Laura Cichon

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