Eleven of the 12 JD Cymru Premier clubs have submitted applications for a UEFA Men’s Club Licence for the 2026/2027 season. In the Genero Adran Premier, the FAW has received applications from five of the eight clubs to apply for the UEFA Women’s Club Licence for the 2026/2027 season.
A UEFA Club Licence is required for qualifying clubs to participate in UEFA competitions.
The list of UEFA Applicant Clubs in the men’s game are:
- Barry Town United
- Briton Ferry Llansawel
- Caernarfon Town
- Cardiff Met
- Colwyn Bay
- Connah’s Quay Nomads
- Flint Town United
- Haverfordwest County
- Llanelli Town
- Penybont
- The New Saints
The list of UEFA Applicant Clubs in the women’s game are:
- Briton Ferry Llansawel
- Cardiff City
- Swansea City
- The New Saints
- Wrexham
European qualification via the JD Welsh Cup
With Bangor City 1876 and Rhyl 1879 through to the semi-finals of the JD Welsh Cup, the FAW will be making an application to UEFA for club licensing dispensation for them to participate in European competition should one of the clubs lift the trophy.
To qualify for Europe, both clubs would need to meet the minimum standards set by UEFA to be granted dispensation to participate in the UEFA Conference League for the 2026/27 season.
