The First Instance Body (FIB) met today (27 March) to assess and consider the UEFA and FAW Women’s Tier 1 applications.
Nine of the 11 applications for a Tier 1 licence have been successful, including seven of the current Genero Adran Premier clubs and two clubs in Tier 2. In addition, six of the Genero Adran Premier clubs achieved a UEFA Licence.
Clubs are assessed on the following criteria:
- Sporting: Youth & Coaching
- Social and Environmental Sustainability
- Infrastructure
- Personnel & Administration
- Legal
- Financial
- Codes of Practice
The FAW Women’s Tier 1 Licence is required for clubs to participate in the Genero Adran 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:
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 (9 clubs)
Aberystwyth Town
Barry Town United
Briton Ferry Llansawel
Cardiff City
Cardiff Met University
Connah’s Quay Nomads
Pontypridd United
Swansea City
The New Saints
Refused FAW Women’s Tier 1 Licence for 2025/26 season (2 clubs)
Cascade YC – Refused on Personnel & Administration Criteria
Wrexham – Refused on Infrastructure Criteria
Withdrawn FAW Women’s Tier 1 Licence Applications for 2025/2026 season (1 club)
Cwmbran Celtic
The FIB Panel extended its congratulations to those clubs successful in attaining UEFA and Tier 1 licences.
Those clubs who have been refused a Licence by the First Instance Body, have ten days in which to submit an appeal.
