The Appeals Body (AB) met today (10 April) to assess and consider the appeals submitted as a result of the First Instance Body decisions made for the UEFA & Tier 1 Women’s Club Licence on 27 March 2025.
The FAW received two appeals from Wrexham and Cascade YC who were refused their Tier 1 Women’s Club Licence. Both clubs were successful in their appeal and have been granted their Tier 1 Licence for the 2025/26 season.
As a result, this concludes the UEFA & Tier 1 Women’s Club Licensing cycle for participation in UEFA & Tier 1 Women’s competitions for the 2025/26 season.
The following clubs have been granted licences:
Awarded the UEFA Women’s Licence for 2025/26 season (6 clubs)
Briton Ferry Llansawel
Cardiff City
Cardiff Met University
Swansea City
The New Saints
Wrexham
Awarded the FAW Women’s Tier 1 Licence for 2025/26 season (11 clubs)
Aberystwyth Town
Barry Town United
Briton Ferry Llansawel
Cardiff City
Cardiff Met University
Cascade YC
Connah’s Quay Nomads
Pontypridd United
Swansea City
The New Saints
Wrexham
Withdrawn FAW Women’s Tier 1 Licence Applications for 2025/2026 season (1 club)
Cwmbran Celtic
