The First Instance Body (FIB) met today (4 April) to assess and consider the UEFA and FAW Tier 1 applications.
16 of the 23 applications for a Tier 1 licence have been successful, including 11 of the current JD Cymru Premier clubs and 5 clubs in Tier 2. In addition, 9 of the JD Cymru Premier clubs achieved a UEFA Licence.
Clubs are assessed on the following criteria:
- Sporting: Youth & Coaching
- Infrastructure
- Legal
- Personnel & Administration
- Financial
- Football Social Responsibility
The FAW Tier 1 Licence is required for clubs to participate in the JD Cymru Premier and for those clubs who qualify for European competitions, a UEFA Licence is also a pre-requisite.
The Club Licensing system aims to assist the continual improvement and development of football clubs at the top level 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 FIB Panel has decided on the following:
UEFA Licence for 2024/25 season (9 clubs)
Bala Town
Barry Town United
Caernarfon Town
Connah’s Quay Nomads
Cardiff Met University
Haverfordwest County
Newtown
Penybont
The New Saints
Refused UEFA Licence for 2024/25 season (1 club)
Aberystwyth Town
Withdrawn UEFA Licence Applications for 2024/2025 season (1 club)
Colwyn Bay
FAW Tier 1 Licence for 2024/25 season (16 clubs)
Aberystwyth Town
Airbus UK Broughton
Bala Town
Barry Town United
Briton Ferry Llansawel
Caernarfon Town
Cardiff Met University
Carmarthen Town
Colwyn Bay
Connah’s Quay Nomads
Flint Town United
Haverfordwest County
Llanelli Town
Newtown
Penybont
The New Saints
Refused FAW Tier 1 Licence for 2024/25 season (4 clubs)
Ammanford
Bangor 1876
Holywell Town
Pontypridd United
Withdrawn FAW Tier 1 Licence Applications for 2024/2025 season (3 clubs)
Afan Lido
Goytre United
Ruthin Town
The FIB Panel extended its congratulations to those clubs successful in attaining Tier 1 and UEFA licences.
Those clubs who have been refused a Licence by the First Instance Body, have ten days in which to submit an appeal.
