Cymru South
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| Founded | 2019 |
|---|---|
| Country |  Wales |
| Confederation | UEFA |
| Number of teams | 16 |
| Level on pyramid | 2 |
| Promotion to | Cymru Premier |
| Relegation to | Ardal Leagues |
| Domestic cup(s) | Welsh League Cup Welsh Cup |
| Current champions | Barry Town United (10th title) |
| TV partners | S4C |
| Website | cymrufootball |
| Current: 2024–25 Cymru South | |
The Cymru South[1] is a regional football league in Wales, covering the southern half of the country. It initially had clubs with semi-professional status. Together with the Cymru North, it forms the second tier of the Welsh football league system.
The first year of its operation was in 2019–20 with the Football Association of Wales owning and administering the tier 2 leagues for the first time. These changes followed on from a review of the Welsh Football Pyramid.[2] Prior to 2019, the equivalent league was the Welsh Football League Division One, covering South Wales.
Member clubs for 2024–25 season
[edit]The following teams were confirmed as members of the league for the 2024–25 season.
Locations of 2024–25 teams
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| Team | City | Stadium | Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Afan Lido | Aberavon, Port Talbot | Marston's Stadium | 3,000 |
| Ammanford | Ammanford | Recreation Ground | 1,000 |
| Baglan Dragons | Baglan, Port Talbot | Evans Bevan Playing Field | 1,000 |
| Caerau (Ely) | Ely, Cardiff | Cwrt-yr-Ala Road | 1,000 |
| Cambrian United | Clydach Vale | King George V New Field | 900 |
| Carmarthen Town | Carmarthen | Richmond Park | 2,500 |
| Cwmbran Celtic | Cwmbran | Celtic Park | 350 |
| Goytre United | Goytre, Port Talbot | Glenhafod Park Stadium | 1,500 |
| Llanelli Town | Llanelli | Stebonheath Park | 3,700 |
| Llantwit Major | Llantwit Major | Windmill Ground | 1,000 |
| Newport City | Newport | Newport Stadium | 4,300 |
| Penrhiwceiber Rangers | Penrhiwceiber | Glasbrook Field | TBC |
| Pontypridd United | Pontypridd | USW Sports Park | 1,000 |
| Taff's Well | Taff's Well | Rhiw'r Ddar | 2,930 |
| Trefelin BGC | Velindre, Port Talbot | Ynys Park | 1,000 |
| Trethomas Bluebirds | Trethomas | CCB Centre For Sporting Excellence | TBC |
Champions
[edit]- 2019–20: Swansea University[a]
- 2020–21: Competition cancelled due to COVID-19 restrictions
- 2021–22: Llantwit Major
- 2022–23: Barry Town
- 2023–24: Briton Ferry Llansawel
- ^ The club failed to secure a Tier 1 license, meaning runners-up Pontypridd United were promoted in their place
Promoted to Cymru Premier
[edit]- 2019–20: Haverfordwest County (runners-up)
- 2020-21: Competition cancelled
- 2021–22: Pontypridd Town (runners-up)
- 2022–23: Barry Town
- 2023–24: Briton Ferry Llansawel
Relegated into Cymru South from Cymru Premier
[edit]- 2019–20: Carmarthen Town
- 2020–21: Competition cancelled
- 2021-22: Barry Town United
- 2022–23: None
- 2023–24: Pontypridd United
Relegated from Cymru South
[edit]- 2019–20: STM Sports, Cwmamman United and Caerau (Ely)
- 2020–21: Competition cancelled
- 2021–22: Port Talbot Town, Risca United and Undy Athletic
- 2022–23: Swansea University and Ynyshir Albions
- 2023–24: Pontardawe Town, Abertillery Bluebirds and Abergavenny Town
Promoted into Cymru South
[edit]- 2019–20: Trefelin, Risca United and Port Talbot Town
- 2020–21: Competition cancelled
- 2021–22: Abergavenny Town, Pontardawe Town and Ynyshir Albions
- 2022–23: Abertillery Bluebirds, Baglan Dragons and Caerau (Ely)
- 2023–24: Newport City, Penrhiwceiber Rangers and Trethomas Bluebirds
See also
[edit]References
[edit]External links
[edit]- Official site of the JD Cymru South
- SOCCERWAY (FAW Championship summary)
