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2022–23 In Welsh Football
The 2022–23 season is the 31st season of competitive football in Wales. The domestic season began on 23 July 2022 with the 2022–23 Welsh League Cup, Cymru Premier League Cup first round matches alongside the first qualifying round of the 2022–23 Welsh Cup, Welsh Cup which began on 30 July 2022, and the first round of matches in the 2022–23 Cymru Premier, Cymru Premier were played on 6 August 2022. League competitions Cymru Premier Cymru North Cymru South Adran Premier Honours Domestic honours Non-league honours Individual honours Football Association of Wales, FAW Wales awards As announced on 20 May 2023. Welsh clubs in Europe Summary The New Saints ;UEFA Champions League The New Saints entered the 2022–23 UEFA Champions League in the first qualifying round, having won the 2021–22 Cymru Premier. ''Linfield won 2–1 on aggregate.'' ;UEFA Europa Conference League ''Víkingur Reykjavík won 2–0 on aggregate.'' Bala Town ;UEFA Europa Con ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Flag Of Wales
The flag of Wales ( or , meaning 'Welsh Dragon, the red dragon') consists of a red European dragon, dragon attitude (heraldry)#Passant, passant on a green and white field (heraldry), field. As with many Charge (heraldry), heraldic charges, the exact representation of the dragon is not standardised in law. The colours of green and white are the colours of the Tudor family; a standard featuring the red dragon was used by Henry VII of England, Henry VII at the Battle of Bosworth in 1485, after which it was carried in state to St Paul's Cathedral, and a dragon added as a supporter (heraldry), supporter of the Tudor royal arms. It was officially recognised as the Welsh national flag in 1959. Several cities include a dragon in their flag design, including Cardiff, the Welsh capital. Symbolism In the Historia Brittonum, there is a narrative in which Vortigern (), King of the Britons, King of the Celtic Britons from Kingdom of Powys, Powys is interrupted whilst attempting to bui ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Football Association Of Wales
The Football Association of Wales (FAW; ) is the Governing bodies of sports in Wales, governing body of association football and futsal in Wales, and controls the Wales national football team, its Wales women's national football team, corresponding women's team, as well as the Wales national futsal team. It is a member of FIFA, UEFA and the IFAB. Established in 1876, it is the third-oldest national association in the world, and one of the four associations, along with the English the Football Association, Football Association, Scottish Football Association, and Irish Football Association that make up the International Football Association Board, responsible for the Laws of the Game (association football), Laws of the Game. History 19th century The FAW was founded at a meeting held on 2 February 1876 at the Wynnstay Arms Hotel, Wrexham, Wynnstay Arms Hotel in Wrexham, initially to formalise the arrangements for the 1876 Scotland v Wales football match, forthcoming match ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2022–23 Ardal SE
The 2022–23 Ardal SE season (also known as the 2022–23 Floodlighting and Electrical Services Ardal SE season for sponsorship reasons) is the second season of the new third-tier southern region football in Welsh football pyramid, part of the Ardal Leagues. Teams The league was made up of 16 teams competing for one automatic promotion place to Cymru South, whilst the second-placed team qualified for a play-off with the second-placed team of Ardal SW. Three teams are relegated to Tier 4. Team changes To Ardal SE Promoted from Gwent County League Premier Division * Lliswerry * Blaenavon Blues * RTB Ebbw Vale Promoted from Mid Wales Football League East Division * Brecon Corinthians Relegated from Cymru South * Risca United * Undy Athletic From Ardal SE Promoted to Cymru South * Abergavenny Town Relegated * Panteg * Abertillery Excelsiors * Aberbargoed Buds Transferred to Ardal NE * Llandrindod Wells * Rhayader Town Stadia and locations SourceA ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2022–23 Ardal NW
The 2022–23 Ardal NW season (also known as the 2022–23 Lock Stock Ardal NW season for sponsorship reasons) is the second season of the new third-tier northern region football in Welsh football pyramid, part of the Ardal Leagues. Teams The league was made up of 16 teams competing for one automatic promotion place to Cymru North, whilst the second-placed team qualified for a play-off with the second-placed team of Ardal NE. Three teams are relegated to Tier 4. On 21 September 2022, Rhydymwyn FC notified the Football Association of Wales of their withdrawal from the Ardal Leagues. Announcing on Social Media, Rhydymwyn FC said: “Sad day today to announce Rhydymwyn FC & Rhydymwyn Development have resigned from @ArdalNorthwest and the Wales FA Reserve League. Our Juniors & mini teams will continue. Further statement from the club will be announced in due course.” Bodedern Athletic withdrew from the Ardal Leagues on 7 December 2022. In a statement, Bodedern Athletic s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Caersws F
Caersws (; ) is a village and community on the River Severn, in the Welsh county of Powys; it was formerly in Montgomeryshire. It is located west of Newtown, halfway between Aberystwyth and Shrewsbury. At the 2011 census, the community had a population of 1,586 – a figure which includes the settlements of Clatter, Llanwnnog and Pontdolgoch; the village itself had a population of slightly over 800. Etymology The name is derived from the Welsh placename elements "Caer-" and "Sŵs". "Caer" translates as "fort" and likely refers to the Roman settlement. The derivation of the second element is less certain. Thomas Pennant and later writers note that the fort was the termination of the Roman Road from Chester (via Meifod), the name of the road was ''Sarn Swsan'' or ''Sarn Swsog'' and it is thought that the town and the road share their etymology. The meaning of Swsan/Swsog is again, uncertain, but two local traditions hold that this is a personal name, either of a Queen Swswe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2022–23 Ardal NE
The 2022–23 Ardal NE season (also known as the 2022–23 Lock Stock Ardal NE season for sponsorship reasons) is the second season of the new third-tier northern region football in Welsh football pyramid, part of the Ardal Leagues. Teams The league was made up of 16 teams competing for one automatic promotion place to Cymru North, whilst the second-placed team qualified for a play-off with the second-placed team of Ardal NW. The bottom three teams are relegated to Tier 4. Machynlleth have notified the Football Association of Wales of their withdrawal from the Ardal Leagues. Notifying the league, Machynlleth said: “This decision has come about due to lack of players and commitment". The FAW’s National Game Board (NGB) met on Tuesday, July 5 to discuss who will replace Machynlleth after their late exit. It was opted to promote the Denbighshire based team of Llangollen Town out of the options available. On 19 July 2022, the league suffered another blow after Berrie ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Abergavenny Town F
Abergavenny (; , , archaically , ) is a market town and community in Monmouthshire, Wales. Abergavenny is promoted as a "Gateway to Wales"; it is approximately from the border with England and is located where the A40 trunk road and the recently upgraded A465 Heads of the Valleys road meet. Originally the site of a Roman fort, Gobannium, it became a medieval walled town within the Welsh Marches. The town contains the remains of a medieval stone castle built soon after the Norman conquest of Wales. Abergavenny is situated at the confluence of the River Usk and a tributary stream, the Gavenny. It is almost entirely surrounded by mountains and hills: the Blorenge (), the Sugar Loaf (), Skirrid Fawr (Great Skirrid), Ysgyryd Fach (Little Skirrid), Deri, Rholben and Mynydd Llanwenarth, known locally as "Llanwenarth Breast". Abergavenny provides access to the nearby Black Mountains and the wider Brecon Beacons National Park. The Cambrian Way, Beacons Way and Marches Way pass thr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Penybont F
Penybont (also sometimes spelled Pen-y-Bont) is a small village and community in Radnorshire, Powys, Wales. The population of the community at the 2011 census was 428. The community includes the settlement of Llandegley. Amenities The village is served by Pen-y-Bont railway station on the Heart of Wales line. It has an eighteenth-century coaching inn called the Severn Arms. The village also has a restored shop/museum/gallery called Thomas's Shop where there is a wool and weaving exhibition and workshop. The village hall hosts many activities and Penybont Football Club plays its matches on the race course ground. Horse harness racing Harness racing is a form of horse racing in which the horses race at a specific gait (a trot or a pace). They usually pull a two-wheeled cart called a sulky, spider, or chariot occupied by a driver. In Europe, and less frequently in Australia ... takes place here each August. Penybont market was formerly a major centre for sheep and catt ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
FAW Welsh Youth Cup
The FAW Welsh Youth Cup is a competition contested by teams affiliated to the Football Association of Wales The Football Association of Wales (FAW; ) is the Governing bodies of sports in Wales, governing body of association football and futsal in Wales, and controls the Wales national football team, its Wales women's national football team, correspo ... at Under-18 level. Previous finals Winners table References {{Football in Wales Football cup competitions in Wales ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Denbigh Town F
Denbigh ( ; ) is a market town and a community in Denbighshire, Wales. It was the original county town of the historic county of Denbighshire created in 1536. Denbigh's Welsh name () translates to "Little Fortress"; a reference to its historic castle. Denbigh lies near the Clwydian Hills. History Denbigh anciently formed part of the cantref of Rhufoniog. For much of its history, Rhufoniog was subordinate to the Kingdom of Gwynedd, but it also spent periods under English control during the 12th and 13th centuries. By the 13th century, Denbigh was the main town of Rhufoniog. In 1284, following the Conquest of Wales by Edward I, Rhufoniog was made part of a new marcher lordship called Denbigh or Denbighland, which Edward initially granted to Henry de Lacy, Earl of Lincoln. As part of his campaign to take and retain control of the area, Edward I decided to fortify Denbigh, ordering the construction of Denbigh Castle and town walls, which were begun in 1282. The Burgess Ga ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Trethomas Bluebirds A
Trethomas () is a small village northeast of Caerphilly, southeast Wales, situated in the Caerphilly county borough, within the historic boundaries of Monmouthshire. It neighbours Bedwas and Machen, and forms a council ward in conjunction with those communities. Post 1900 New Town With an original name of Thomastown, it was mainly built by William James Thomas, a co-owner of the Bedwas Navigation Colliery Company, (also of mines in Aberdare in the Cynon Valley). Most of the earlier parts of Trethomas were built in and around 1900 - 1913, when the mine was developing and at the apex of coal production in the South Wales coalfield. The terraced streets of Trethomas were appropriately named, some were named after members of William Thomas's family, hence the names: William, James, Thomas, and Mary. Others involved association with local areas, such as Navigation Street (associated with the Bedwas Navigation Colliery Company), Coronation Street (for Queen Elizabeth II's coronat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
FAW Trophy
The FAW Welsh Trophy is a knock-out association football, football competition contested annually by teams from Wales and the borders. The Football Association of Wales is the organising body of this competition, which has been run every year since its inception in 1890–91 Welsh Amateur Cup, 1890–91 (except during the two World Wars and the COVID-19 pandemic) for clubs competing in the lower echelons of the Welsh football league system. It was known as the Welsh Junior Cup until 1902, when it became the Welsh Amateur Cup, a title it held until 1974, when it was renamed the FAW Intermediate Cup. The competition took its current title in 1993. Eligible clubs In order to play in this competition a club must compete at Level 3 or below of the Welsh football league system. Teams playing in and below the Ardal Leagues are eligible to enter. All applying clubs must also meet the Competition Ground Criteria requirements. Winners from outside Wales Just like the Welsh Cup, the FA ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
