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.
| Founded | 2019 |
|---|---|
| Country | |
| Confederation | UEFA |
| Number of clubs | 16 |
| Level on pyramid | 2 |
| Promotion to | Cymru Premier |
| Relegation to | Ardal Leagues |
| Domestic cup | Welsh Cup |
| Current champions | Trefelin (1st title) (2025–26) |
| Broadcaster(s) | S4C |
| Website | cymrufootball |
| Current: 2025–26 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 2025–26 season
edit| ↓ | Relegated from the Cymru Premier |
| ↑ | Promoted from the Ardal Leagues |
Champions
edit| Season | Winners | Runners-up | Third place |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-20 | Swansea University (1) | Haverfordwest County | Briton Ferry Llansawel |
| 2020-21 | Season cancelled due to COVID-19 | ||
| 2021-22 | Llantwit Major (1) | Pontypridd Town | Briton Ferry Llansawel |
| 2022-23 | Barry Town United (1) | Llanelli Town | Briton Ferry Llansawel |
| 2023-24 | Briton Ferry Llansawel (1) | Llanelli Town | Ammanford |
| 2024-25 | Llanelli Town (1) | Trethomas Bluebirds | Newport City |
| 2025-26 | Trefelin (1) | Cambrian United | Ammanford |
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
- 2024–25: Llanelli Town
- 2025-26: Trefelin Boys & Girls, Cambrian United. Ammanford
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
- 2024–25: Aberystwyth Town
- 2025-26: Llanelli
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
- 2024–25: Penrhiwceiber Rangers, Goytre United and Taffs Well
- 2025-26: Cwmbran Celtic
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
- 2024–25: Cardiff Draconians, Treowen Stars and Ynyshir Albions
- 2025-26: Pure Swansea, Caerphilly Athletic and Pontardawe Town
See also
editReferences
editExternal links
edit- Official website
- Soccerway (Cymru South summary)