CARDIFF, Wales (March 28, 2026) (Interstat) — Cardiff Metropolitan University FC opened its Premier League season with a 2-1 comeback victory over Bala Town FC on Saturday at Cyncoed Campus Artificial Pitch.

Bala Town’s Cameron Ferguson opened the scoring in the 19th minute. The home side responded with two second-half goals, an equalizer from Jasper Payne in the 51st minute and a winner from Lifumpa Mwandwe in the 61st minute. The result outperformed a pre-match projection that favored Cardiff Met. The win gives Cardiff Met a 1-0 start in league play, while Bala Town begins 0-1.