Padarn United F.C. is a Welsh

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club based in Llanbadarn Fawr,

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History

Padarn United are known to have existed as early as 1895, playing friendlies against other local teams in the

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area. For the 1906–07 season, Padarn played in the Aberystwyth Junior League. In 1921, Padarn were founder members of the Cardiganshire League, where they won the league title in 1923–24. In 1934 they were founder members of the

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. In 1988 and 1997, Padarn United were champions of the Aberystwyth League. Their second title was in the same season they won the J. Emrys Morgan Cup, beating Llanrhystud in the final. After their successful 1996–97 season, Padarn United gained promotion to the

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, where they would finish second in their only season. After leaving the Mid Wales League, Padarn rejoined the Aberystwyth League, finishing eighth in their first season after returning.

Club colours

Padarn's club colours are yellow and green. As of 2024 they play in yellow shirts and green shorts.https://www.cwfa.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2.-League-Club-Directory-2023-24.pdf

Honours

* Cardiganshire League - Champions: 1923–24 *

- Champions: 1987–88, 1996–97 *

- Runners-up: 1997–98 * J. Emrys Morgan Cup - Winners: 1996–97

References

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