The 2024–25 Cymru Premier (Welsh: Uwch Gynghrair Cymru 2023–24; known as the JD Cymru Premier for sponsorship reasons) will be the 33rd season of the Cymru Premier (formerly known as the Welsh Premier League), the highest football league within Wales since its establishment in 1992.
Teams
The league consisted of twelve teams; the top ten teams from the previous season, one team promoted from the Cymru North, and one team promoted from the Cymru South. The New Saints will enter the season as defending champions (for the third consecutive season).
The promoted teams were 2023–24 Cymru North runners-up Flint Town United (after champions Holywell Town failed to secure a Tier 1 licence), and 2023–24 Cymru South champions Briton Ferry Llansawel.[1][2] They replaced the 2023–24 Cymru Premier bottom two teams, Colwyn Bay (relegated after one year in the top-flight) and Pontypridd United (relegated after two years in the top-flight).[3][4] Flint Town United returned to the top-flight after a single-season absence, while Briton Ferry Llansawel marked their debut (not including former guise Briton Ferry Athletic).
Stadia and locations
| Team | Location | Stadium | Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aberystwyth Town | Aberystwyth | Park Avenue | 5,000 |
| Bala Town | Bala | Maes Tegid | 3,000 |
| Barry Town United | Barry | Jenner Park Stadium | 2,650 |
| Briton Ferry Llansawel | Briton Ferry | Old Road | 2,300 |
| Caernarfon Town | Caernarfon | The Oval | 3,000 |
| Cardiff Metropolitan University | Cyncoed | Cyncoed Campus | 1,620 |
| Connah's Quay Nomads | Flint | Cae-y-Castell | 3,000 |
| Flint Town United | Flint | Cae-y-Castell | 3,000 |
| Haverfordwest County | Haverfordwest | Bridge Meadow Stadium | 2,100 |
| Newtown | Newtown | Latham Park | 5,000 |
| Penybont | Bridgend | SDM Glass Stadium | 3,000 |
| The New Saints |  Oswestry
|
Park Hall | 2,034 |
Personnel and kits
| Team | Head coach | Captain | Kit manufacturer | Front shirt sponsor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aberystwyth Town |  Anthony Williams
|
Jack Thorn
|
Acerbis | Aberystwyth University |
| Bala Town | Colin Caton
|
Nathan Peate
|
Macron | Aykroyd's |
| Barry Town United | Jonathan Jones
|
Kayne McLaggon
|
Macron | RIM Motors |
| Briton Ferry Llansawel | Andy Dyer
|
Alex Gammond
|
Macron | Woodpekcer Garden Buildings |
| Caernarfon Town | Richard Davies
|
Darren Thomas
|
Surridge Sport | Williams Timber Solutions |
| Cardiff Metropolitan University | Ryan Jenkins
|
Kyle McCarthy
|
Errea | Cardiff Metropolitan University |
| Connah's Quay Nomads | Neil Gibson
|
 John Disney
|
Adidas | Castle Green Homes |
| Flint Town United | Lee Fowler
|
Harry Owen
|
Macron | Essity |
| Haverfordwest County | Tony Pennock
|
Dylan Rees
|
Tor Sports | |
| Newtown | Scott Ruscoe
|
Shane Sutton
|
Adidas | Nidec |
| Penybont | Rhys Griffiths
|
Kane Owen
|
Macron | Nathaniel Cars |
| The New Saints | Craig Harrison
|
Macron | SiFi Networks |
League table
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification or relegation[a] |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aberystwyth Town | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Qualification for the Champions League first qualifying round |
| 2 | Bala Town | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Qualification for the Conference League first qualifying round play-off semi-finals[b] |
| 3 | Barry Town United | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 4 | Briton Ferry Llansawel | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Qualification for the Conference League first qualifying round play-off quarter-finals[b] |
| 5 | Caernarfon Town | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 6 | Cardiff Metropolitan University | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 7 | Connah's Quay Nomads | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 8 | Flint Town United | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 9 | Haverfordwest County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 10 | Newtown | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 11 | Penybont | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Relegation to Cymru North or Cymru South |
| 12 | The New Saints | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Head-to-head points; 4) Goals scored; 5) Matches won.
Notes:
- ^ Teams play each other twice (22 matches), before the league is split into two groups (the top six and the bottom six).
- ^ a b The 2024–25 Welsh Cup winners also qualify for the Conference League first qualifying round (or the second-placed team of the Cymru Premier if the Welsh Cup winners finish first).
Results
Matches 1–22
Teams play each other twice, once at home and once away.
Conference League play-off
Teams placed 2nd-7th will enter one-off play-off matches for the second spot in the Conference League first qualifying round. Due to the league losing a place in the Conference League due to a decrease in co-efficient score, the format was changed from previous seasons to include the 2nd placed team. Teams finishing 2nd and 3rd will receive byes to the semi-finals, whilst the other teams involved will play quarter-finals.
If the league champions also win the 2024–25 Welsh Cup, then the 2nd placed team will automatically for the Conference League and the spot will be vacated. If the Welsh Cup winners between 3rd-7th, the spot also will be vacated; the 2nd/3rd placed team will receive a bye to the play-off final.[5]
References
- ^ "Flint Town United clinch promotion back to the JD Cymru Premier". Football Association of Wales. 16 April 2024. Retrieved 22 April 2024.
- ^ Ben Thomas (9 April 2024). "Briton Ferry promoted to Cymru Premier after four-goal haul from Luke Bowen". Y Clwb Pêl-Droed. Retrieved 22 April 2024.
- ^ "Cymru Premier: Pontypridd face relegation after FAW Tier 1 licence appeal fails". BBC Sport. 18 April 2024. Retrieved 22 April 2024.
- ^ "Cymru Premier round-up: Colwyn Bay down as Aberystwyth stay up and New Saints finish unbeaten". BBC Sport. 21 April 2024. Retrieved 22 April 2024.
- ^ "2024/25 JD Cymru Premier European qualification explained". FAW. 16 May 2024. Retrieved 18 May 2024.
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