The latest episode of FC Cymru brings together key moments and celebrations from the conclusion of the 2024/25 domestic football season.
FC Cymru presenter Sophie Davies and former Cymru international Owain Tudur Jones are at Ogi Bridge Meadow Stadium for the JD Cymru Premier European play-off final.
Haverfordwest County and Caernarfon Town go head-to-head for a coveted place in next season’s European qualifiers. Haverfordwest are aiming to return to European competition for the first time since 2023, when they famously defeated North Macedonian side Shkendija in the Europa Conference League before falling short against B36 Tórshavn.
Before the action kicks off, FC Cymru attends the FAW’s Football Welcomes Refugees Cymru Conference, a celebration of inclusion and diversity across Welsh football. The FAW’s Senior Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Sustainability Manager, Jason Webber shares the importance of ensuring everyone has access to the game. Kim Mamhende from the Centre for African Entrepreneurship also highlights how football can drive positive change and community engagement.
As excitement builds for this summer’s UEFA Women’s EURO 2025 finals in Switzerland, FC Cymru visits Lliswerry Primary School in Newport alongside Cymru Head Coach Rhian Wilkinson. Pupils take part in a range of football-inspired activities, as Rhian Wilkinson discusses the rapid growth of women’s football in Wales and the role of the FAW’s CicStart framework in developing and nurturing grassroots talent.
The episode also explores the FAW’s PAWB Mentoring Programme, featuring special guest and former Cymru international Robert Earnshaw. He discusses the support and inspiration available to individuals from Black, Asian, Mixed-Heritage and Minority Ethnic backgrounds who are interested in pursuing careers within the football world.
Watch the full episode now here or on RedWall+ and join us in celebrating the stories, communities, and passion that shape Welsh football.
