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Ardal Leagues
The Ardal Leagues are a football league in Wales. The word "ardal" translates as "district" in English, with Wales split into four regions at this level. They have clubs with amateur/semi-professional status and sit at the third level of the Welsh football league system. The first year of their operation would have been 2020–21 but the 2020–21 Ardal North East season, 2020–21 Ardal North West season, 2020–21 Ardal South East season and 2020–21 Ardal South West season were all cancelled. The inaugural season was moved to 2021–22. The creation of the leagues mark the first time the Football Association of Wales owns and is administering tier 3 of the Welsh league system. These changes follow from a review of the Welsh football pyramid. To be eligible clubs need to meet the criteria for FAW tier 3 certification. The league is split into two leagues, covering North and South Wales. Both Northern and Southern leagues have two regionally-based sections of sixteen clubs e ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cymru North
The Cymru North is a regional football league in Wales, covering the northern half of the country. It has clubs with semi-professional status and together with the Cymru South, it forms the second tier of the Welsh football league system. The first year of its operation was 2019–20 with the Football Association of Wales owning and administering the tier 2 leagues for the first time. These changes followed from a review of the Welsh Football Pyramid. Prior to 2019, the equivalent league was the Cymru Alliance, covering North and Central Wales. The 2019–20 season The league was a seventeen club league and in its inaugural season featured Colwyn Bay, returning to the Welsh Football pyramid. BBC Sport, 7 March 2019 |
2021–22 Ardal SE
The 2021–22 Ardal SE season (also known as the 2021–22 Floodlighting and Electrical Services Ardal SE season for sponsorship reasons) was the first season of the new third-tier southern region football in Welsh football pyramid, part of the Ardal Leagues, after the cancellation of the previous season due to the COVID-19 pandemic in Wales. Teams The league was made up of 16 teams competing for one automatic promotion place to Cymru South The Cymru South is a regional football league in Wales, covering the southern half of the country. It has clubs with semi-professional status and together with the Cymru North, it forms the second tier of the Welsh football league system. The fi ..., whilst the second-placed team qualified for a play-off with the second-placed team of Ardal SW. Three teams were relegated to Tier 4. Stadia and locations SourceArdal SE Ground Information League table Results References External linksFootball Association of Wales [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Welsh Football League Division One
The Welsh Football League Division One, known as the Nathanielcars.co.uk Welsh League First Division for sponsorship reasons, was a football league in South Wales. It formed the top division of the Welsh Football League and the second level of the Welsh football league system until the 2019–20 season when it was replaced by the Cymru South. From the 2019–20 season it operated at the third level of the Welsh football league system. If the team which finished top of the Division had good enough ground facilities, it was promoted to the Welsh Premier League and was replaced by one of the two teams finishing bottom of the Premiership. If the Division champions' ground did not meet Premiership standards, then the team which finished second may have been promoted. The team which finished in bottom position was relegated to the Welsh Football League Division Two. From its inception in 1904 it had always been the top flight of the Welsh League, or the Rhymney Valley League and G ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2022–23 Ardal SW
The 2022–23 Ardal SW season (also known as the 2022–23 Floodlighting and Electrical Services Ardal SW season for sponsorship reasons) is the second season of the new third-tier southern region football in Welsh football pyramid, part of the Ardal Leagues. Teams The league was made up of 16 teams competing for one automatic promotion place to Cymru South, whilst the second place team qualified for a play-off with the second-placed team of Ardal SE. Three teams are relegated to Tier 4. Team changes To Ardal SW Promoted from South Wales Alliance League Premier Division * Baglan Dragons * Cefn Cribwr Promoted from West Wales Premier League * Mumbles Rangers * Seven Sisters Onllwyn Relegated from Cymru South * Port Talbot Town From Ardal SW Promoted to Cymru South * Pontardawe Town * Ynyshir Albions Relegated * Ton Pentre * West End * AFC Porth Stadia and locations SourceArdal SW Ground Information * (Cefn Cribwr are ground sharing at Cambrian & Cly ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2022–23 Ardal SE
The 2022–23 Ardal SE season (also known as the 2022–23 Floodlighting and Electrical Services Ardal SE season for sponsorship reasons) is the second season of the new third-tier southern region football in Welsh football pyramid, part of the Ardal Leagues. Teams The league was made up of 16 teams competing for one automatic promotion place to Cymru South, whilst the second-placed team qualified for a play-off with the second-placed team of Ardal SW. Three teams are relegated to Tier 4. Team changes To Ardal SE Promoted from Gwent County League Premier Division * Lliswerry * Blaenavon Blues * RTB Ebbw Vale Promoted from Mid Wales Football League East Division * Brecon Corinthians Relegated from Cymru South * Risca United * Undy Athletic From Ardal SE Promoted to Cymru South * Abergavenny Town Relegated * Panteg * Abertillery Excelsiors * Aberbargoed Buds Transferred to Ardal NE * Llandrindod Wells * Rhayader Town Stadia and locations SourceAr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2022–23 Ardal NW
The 2022–23 Ardal NW season (also known as the 2022–23 Lock Stock Ardal NW season for sponsorship reasons) is the second season of the new third-tier northern region football in Welsh football pyramid, part of the Ardal Leagues. Teams The league was made up of 16 teams competing for one automatic promotion place to Cymru North, whilst the second-placed team qualified for a play-off with the second-placed team of Ardal NE. Three teams are relegated to Tier 4. On 21 September 2022, Rhydymwyn FC notified the Football Association of Wales of their withdrawal from the Ardal Leagues. Announcing on Social Media, Rhydymwyn FC said: “Sad day today to announce Rhydymwyn FC & Rhydymwyn Development have resigned from @ArdalNorthwest and the Wales FA Reserve League. Our Juniors & mini teams will continue. Further statement from the club will be announced in due course.” Bodedern Athletic withdrew from the Ardal Leagues on 7 December 2022. In a statement, Bodedern Athletic ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2022–23 Ardal NE
The 2022–23 Ardal NE season (also known as the 2022–23 Lock Stock Ardal NE season for sponsorship reasons) is the second season of the new third-tier northern region football in Welsh football pyramid, part of the Ardal Leagues. Teams The league was made up of 16 teams competing for one automatic promotion place to Cymru North, whilst the second-placed team qualified for a play-off with the second-placed team of Ardal NW. The bottom three teams are relegated to Tier 4. Machynlleth have notified the Football Association of Wales of their withdrawal from the Ardal Leagues. Notifying the league, Machynlleth said: “This decision has come about due to lack of players and commitment". The FAW’s National Game Board (NGB) met on Tuesday, July 5 to discuss who will replace Machynlleth after their late exit. It was opted to promote the Denbighshire based team of Llangollen Town out of the options available. On 19 July 2022, the league suffered another blow after Berriew ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Football Association Of Wales
The Football Association of Wales (FAW; cy, Cymdeithas Bêl-droed Cymru) is the Governing bodies of sports in Wales, governing body of association football and futsal in Wales, and controls the Wales national football team, Welsh national football team, its Wales women's national football team, corresponding women's team, as well as the Wales national futsal team, Welsh national futsal team. It is a member of FIFA, UEFA and the IFAB. Established in 1876, it is the third-oldest national association in the world, and one of the four associations, along with the English the Football Association, Football Association, Scottish Football Association, Irish Football Association and FIFA, that make up the International Football Association Board, responsible for the Laws of the Game (association football), Laws of the Game. History The FAW was founded at a meeting held on 2 February 1876 at the Wynnstay Arms Hotel in Wrexham, initially to formalise the arrangements for the 1876 Sc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2020–21 Ardal SW
The 2020–21 Ardal SW season (also known as the 2020–21 Floodlighting and Electrical Services Ardal SW season for sponsorship reasons) was to be the first season of the new third-tier northern region football in Welsh football pyramid, part of the Ardal Leagues. Teams were to play each other twice on a home and away basis. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic in Wales, the Football Association of Wales cancelled the 2020–21 seasons of the Ardal Leagues and below. Teams Normally, the league is made up of 16 teams competing for one automatic promotion place to Cymru South, whilst the second place team goes into a play-off with the second place team of Ardal SE. Three teams are relegated to tier 4. STM Sports were confirmed in the Ardal SW league by the FAW. However, on 27 July 2020, they announced that they had folded, leaving only 15 sides in the South West league. Cardiff Draconians were announced as the replacement team to be admitted to the league on 3 August. Team c ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2020–21 Ardal SE
The 2020–21 Ardal SE season (also known as the 2020–21 Floodlighting and Electrical Services Ardal SE season for sponsorship reasons) was to be the first season of the new third-tier southern region football in Welsh football pyramid, part of the Ardal Leagues. Teams were to play each other twice on a home and away basis. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic in Wales, the Football Association of Wales cancelled the 2020–21 seasons of the Ardal Leagues and below. Teams Normally, the league is made up of 16 teams competing for one automatic promotion place to Cymru South, whilst the second place team goes into a play-off with the second place team of Ardal SW. Three teams are relegated to tier 4. Team changes To Ardal SE From Mid Wales Football League Division 1 * Llandrindod Wells Promoted from Mid Wales Football League Division 2 * Rhayader Town From Welsh Football League Division One * Goytre * Caldicot Town * Abergavenny Town * Aberbargoed Buds * Monmouth T ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2020–21 Ardal NW
The 2020–21 Ardal NW season (also known as the 2020–21 Lock Stock Ardal NW season for sponsorship reasons) was to be the first season of the new third-tier northern region football in Welsh football pyramid, part of the Ardal Leagues. Teams were to play each other twice on a home and away basis. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic in Wales, the Football Association of Wales cancelled the 2020–21 seasons of the Ardal Leagues and below. Teams Normally, the league is made up of 16 teams competing for one automatic promotion place to Cymru North, whilst the second place team goes into a play-off with the second place team of Ardal NE. Three teams aree relegated to tier 4. Team changes To Ardal NW From Welsh Alliance League Division 1 * Denbigh Town * Llandudno Albion * Llanrwst United * Nantlle Vale * St Asaph City * Blaenau Amateurs Promoted from Welsh Alliance League Division 2 * Y Felinheli From Welsh National League Premier Division * Mold Alexandra * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2020–21 Ardal NE
The 2020–21 Ardal NE season (also known as the 2020–21 Lock Stock Ardal NE season for sponsorship reasons) was to be the first season of the new third-tier northern region football in Welsh football pyramid, part of the Ardal Leagues. Teams were to play each other twice on a home and away basis. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic in Wales, the Football Association of Wales cancelled the 2020–21 seasons of the Ardal Leagues and below. Teams Normally, the league is made up of 16 teams competing for one automatic promotion place to Cymru North, whilst the second place team goes into a play-off with the second place team of Ardal NW. Three teams are relegated to Tier 4. Team changes To Ardal NE From Mid Wales Football League Division 1 * Bow Street * Caersws * Welshpool Town * Berriew * Montgomery Town * Kerry * Carno * Four Crosses Promoted from Mid Wales Football League Division 2 * Penparcau * Machynlleth From Welsh National League Premier Division * Cef ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
