Soccer City FC analyses the race to be crowned Champions of Wales through the means of statistics. Llanelli, TNS and Rhyl sit within two points of each other at the pinnacle of the table and once again the much-fancied trio appear to be the major contenders to contest the title, but with the season only 13 matches old there will undoubtedly be many unexpected tribulations and twists to unravel over the coming months.
Goal Frenzy
Reigning champions Llanelli lead the goalscoring charts having netted a total of 43 after only 13 matches. That is an incredible 3.31 per game and twelve more than nearest rivals, Rhyl and TNS, and are en route to reach the 100-milestone that they narrowly failed to achieve during the 2007/2008 season. It is no wonder Llanelli are frontrunners to be crowned title holders of Wales for the second occasion in there 102 year-long history.
Clean Sheets Galore
Rhyl have showcased their championship ambitions through vigorous and sturdy defensive displays and whilst their rivals might claim to have more potent attackers, it is the rearguard of Rhyl who have held their own in the division. 8 clean sheets and conceding in only five of their league matches has been the foundation of their title aspirations and is the essence to maintaining their position at the pinnacle of the table. TNS are next in line for the best defensive record having let in 10 goals with Bangor City running behind in third place. For all of their poaching upfront, Llanelli have conceded almost three times as many as Rhyl.
Newi Cefn Druids have suffered from their imperfections and frailties at the back, which have resulted in the status as the team who have conceded the most goals. 34 goals in 13 matches has seen them struggle at the foot of the table and are staring precautiously one place above the relegation zone.
Home Comfort at Park Hall
TNS have taken complete advantage of their home ties by prevailing victorious in their matches at Park Hall to date. A 100% winning streak has helped the four-time champions to 21 points. Llanelli, Prestatyn Town and Haverfordwest County join them in an unbeaten home record this season.
Away Day Blues Banished?
While Bangor City’s home form is proving detrimental to their season, their away form is extremely contrasting with the division’s second best and is salvaging some hope that they can still challenge from their current position of fourth.
And The Rest…
The highest scoring match was the encounter between Port Talbot Town and Llanelli, where the latter ran out 6-4 victors. 49% of the fixtures have ended as home wins, 32% as away victories and 19% in stalemate draws.
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