The Cymru South is a regional

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league in Wales, covering the southern half of the country. It has clubs with

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status and together with the

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, it forms the second tier of the

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. The first year of its operation was in 2019–20 with the

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owning and administering the tier 2 leagues for the first time. These changes followed on from a review of the Welsh Football Pyramid. Prior to 2019, the equivalent league was the

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, covering South Wales.

Member clubs for 2022–23 season

The following teams were confirmed as members for the season after the

confirmed relegation from, and promotion to the league in June 2020.

Champions

* 2019–20:

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* 2020–21: ''Competition cancelled due to COVID-19 restrictions'' * 2021–22:

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Promoted to Cymru Premier

* 2019–20: Havefordwest County ''(runners-up)'' * 2020-21: Competition cancelled * 2021–22: Pontypridd Town A.F.C. ''(runners-up)''

Relegated into Cymru South from Cymru Premier

* 2019–20: Carmarthen Town * 2020–21: Competition cancelled * 2021-22: Barry Town United

Relegated from Cymru South

* 2019–20: STM Sports, Cwmamman United and Caerau (Ely) * 2020–21: Competition cancelled * 2021–22: Port Talbot Town, Risca United and Undy Athletic

Promoted into Cymru South

* 2019–20: Trefelin, Risca United and Port Talbot Town * 2020–21: Competition cancelled * 2021–22: Abergavenny Town, Pontardawe Town and Ynyshir Albions

References

External links

Official site of the JD Cymru SouthSOCCERWAY
(FAW Championship summary) {{UEFA second leagues 2 Sports leagues established in 2019 2019 establishments in Wales

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Semi-professional sports leagues