Cymru South
The Cymru South[1] is a regional football league in Wales, covering the southern half of the country. It has semi-professional status clubs and together with the Cymru North, it forms the second tier of the Welsh football league system.
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| Founded | 2019 |
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| Country | .svg.png.webp){kind=small} 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 | Swansea University F.C. (2019-2020) |
| TV partners | S4C |
| Website | cymrufootball |
| Current: 2020–21 Cymru South | |
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 2020–21 season
The following teams were confirmed as members for the season after the Football Association of Wales confirmed relegation from, and promotion to the league in June 2020.[3]
Locations of teams in the 2020–21 Cymru South
| Club | Location | Home ground |
|---|---|---|
| Afan Lido | Aberavon | Lido Ground |
| Ammanford | Ammanford | Recreation Ground |
| Briton Ferry Llansawel | Briton Ferry | Old Road |
| Cambrian & Clydach Vale | Clydach Vale | King George's New Field |
| Carmarthen Town | Carmarthen | Richmond Park |
| Cwmbrân Celtic | Cwmbran | Celtic Park |
| Goytre United | Goytre | Glenhafod Park Stadium |
| Llanelli Town | Llanelli | Stebonheath Park |
| Llantwit Major | Llantwit Major | Windmill Ground |
| Pontypridd Town | Pontypridd | USW Sports Park |
| Port Talbot Town | Port Talbot | Victoria Road |
| Risca United | Risca | Ty-Isaf Park |
| Swansea University | Swansea | Sketty Lane |
| Taff's Well | Taff's Well | Rhiw'r Ddar Stadium |
| Trefelin BGC | Port Talbot | Ynys Park |
| Undy Athletic | Undy | The Causeway |
Champions
- 2019-20: — Swansea University[lower-alpha 1]
- 2020-21: —
- The club failed to secure a Tier 1 license, meaning runners-up Haverfordwest County were promoted in their place
Promoted to Cymru Premier
- 2019-20: — Havefordwest County (runners-up)
- 2020-21: —
Relegated into Cymru South from Cymru Premier
- 2019-20: — Carmarthen Town A.F.C.
- 2020-21: —
Relegated from Cymru South
- 2019-20: — STM Sports F.C., Cwmamman United A.F.C. and Caerau (Ely) A.F.C.
- 2020-21: —
Promoted into Cymru South
- 2019-20: — Trefelin B.G.C., Risca United F.C. and Port Talbot Town F.C.
- 2020-21: —
References
- http://www.wnl.org.uk/PYRAMID%20REGULATIONS%20Season%202018-2019%20and%202019-2020%20(Approved%20on%2027%2004%202018.pdf
- https://www.faw.cymru/en/about-faw/domestic/pyramid-review/
- Pritchard, Tom. "Cymru South: What promotion and relegation decision means for the league". Y Clwb Pel-Droed. Retrieved 17 June 2020.
External links
- Official site of the JD Cymru South
- SOCCERWAY (FAW Championship summary)
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