JD Cymru Premier clubs mark calendars with European draw dates

Following Haverfordwest County’s penalty shootout victory over Newtown in the play-off final on Saturday evening, the JD Cymru Premier’s four representatives in European competition for 2023/24 have been confirmed. 

The Bluebirds, who will compete on the continent for the first time since 2004, enter the UEFA Europa Conference League first qualifying round alongside Connah’s Quay Nomads and first-time qualifiers Penybont, who finished second and third in the JD Cymru Premier respectively. 

Meanwhile, as a result of winning their 15th JD Cymru Premier title, The New Saints will enter the UEFA Champions League first qualifying round.

The draw for the UEFA Champions League first qualifying round is on Tuesday 20 June, in which TNS will be seeded. The first legs will be played on 11–12 July, and the second legs will be played on 18–19 July. 

The draw for the UEFA Europa Conference League first qualifying round is also on Tuesday 20 June. Connah’s Quay Nomads will be seeded, while Penybont and Haverfordwest County will be unseeded. Clubs cannot be drawn against each other. The first legs will be played on 13 July, and the second legs will be played on 20 July. 

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