The FAW Men’s & Women’s Tier 2 First Instance Body met on 7 and 8 May 2025 to consider the Tier 2 Licensing Applications for the 2025/26 season.
The Panel assessed 67 applicants for the men’s Tier 2 Certification. 51 of the 67 applications for a Tier 2 licence have been successful, including 29 of the current JD Cymru North and JD Cymru South clubs and 22 clubs in Tier 3.
The Panel assessed 24 applicants for the women’s Tier 2 Certification. 20 of the 24 applications for a Tier 2 licence have been successful, including 14 of the current Genero Adran North and Genero Adran South clubs and 6 clubs in Tier 3.
Clubs are assessed on the following criteria:
- Sporting: Youth & Coaching
- Social and Environmental Sustainability
- Infrastructure
- Legal
- Personnel & Administration
- Financial
The FAW Men’s & Women’s Tier 2 Licence is required for clubs to participate in the JD Cymru North, JD Cymru South, Genero Adran North and Genero Adran South respectively for the 2025/26 season.
The Club Licensing system aims to assist the continual improvement and development of football clubs within Wales. Licensing is a transparent process that enables clubs to demonstrate to their stakeholders that they meet quality standards.
Following today’s meeting, the independent First Instance Body has decided on the following:
Awarded Tier 2 Men’s Licence for 2025/26 season (51 clubs)
Existing Tier 2 North clubs:
Airbus UK Broughton
Bangor 1876
Buckley Town
Caersws
Colwyn Bay
Denbigh Town
Gresford Athletic
Guilsfield
Holywell Town
Llandudno
Llay Miners Welfare
Mold Alexandra
Penrhyncoch
Ruthin Town
Existing Tier 2 South clubs:
Afan Lido
Ammanford AFC
Baglan Dragons
Caerau Ely
Cambrian United
Carmarthen Town
Cwmbran Celtic
Goytre United
Llanelli Town
Llantwit Major
Newport City
Penrhiwceiber Rangers
Pontypridd United
Trefelin BGC
Trethomas Bluebirds
Existing Tier 3 North clubs:
Brickfield Rangers
Connah’s Quay Town
CPD Pwllheli
CPD Y Rhyl 1879
Dolgellau AA
Holyhead Hotspur
Llanfair United
Llangefni Town
Llanuwchllyn
Penycae
Porthmadog
Existing Tier 3 South clubs:
Abergavenny Town
Caldicot Town
Canton
Chepstow
Evans & Williams
Goytre
Pontardawe Town
Swansea University
Treowen Stars
Ynyshir Albions
Ynysygerwn
Refused FAW Men’s Tier 2 Licence for 2025/26 season (9 clubs)
Cardiff Corinthians – Refused on Personnel
Cardiff Draconians – Refused on Infrastructure
Clydach – Refused on Infrastructure & Personnel
Flint Mountain – Refused on Personnel
Morriston Town – Refused on Infrastructure
NFA – Refused on Infrastructure
Prestatyn Town – Refused on Infrastructure
St Asaph City – Refused on Infrastructure
Taffs Well – Refused on Personnel
Withdrawn FAW Men’s Tier 2 Licence Applications for 2025/2026 season (7 clubs)
Builth Wells
Cefn Cribwr
Kerry
Llanrwst United
Nantlle Vale
Risca United
Trearddur Bay
Awarded FAW Women’s Tier 2 Licence Applications for 2025/2026 season (20 clubs)
Existing Tier 2 North clubs:
Connah’s Quay Nomads
CPD Y Rhyl 1879
CPDM Y Felinheli
Flint Town United
Llandudno
Llanfair United
NFA
Existing Tier 2 South clubs:
Caldicot Town
Cascade YC
Cwmbran Celtic
Llanelli Town
Penybont
Pontypridd United
Swansea University
Existing Tier 3 clubs:
Airbus UK Broughton
Cambrian United
Carmarthen Town
Llangefni Town
Penydarren BGC
Taffs Well
Refused FAW Women’s Tier 2 Licence for 2025/26 season (3 clubs)
Berriew – Refused on Financial
CPD Llanystumdwy – Refused on Sporting, Social and Environmental Sustainability, Infrastructure, Personnel, Legal and Financial
CPDM Bangor – Refused on Financial
Withdrawn FAW Women’s Tier 2 Licence Applications for 2025/2026 season (1 club)
Pontarddulais Town
The FIB Panel extended its congratulations to those clubs successful in attaining Tier 2 licence.
Those clubs who have been refused a Licence by the First Instance Body, have ten days in which to submit an appeal.
