Welsh National League (Wrexham Area)
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The Welsh National League (Wrexham Area) is a football league in Wales
and forms level 3 of the Welsh football league system
in Denbighshire
, Flintshire
, and Gwynedd
. For sponsorship purposes it is currently known as the Guy Walmsley & Co Welsh National League.
and the Birmingham & District League. Their reserve sides, along with local amateur teams, contested the Wrexham and District League.
In the inter-war years, the new Welsh National League with its various sections was organised. Clubs from the Wrexham area, and a little beyond, joined the Northern Section.
The financial strain proved too severe for several of the clubs in the Wrexham district, and after World War II they re-organised as the Welsh National League (Wrexham Area).
For its first season the league had just one division, the Senior Division
In 1946 two regional divisions were introduced below the Senior Division
In 1949 the regionalised divisions were merged together and the resulting three divisions renamed Divisions One, Two and Three
In 1953–54 Division Three was not contested due to a lack of clubs
In 1954 Division Three was revived
In 1960 Division Three was discontinued once again
In 1962 Division Three was revived once again
In 1969 Division Three was split into two sections, A and B
In 1970 the two Division Three sections were reorganised into Divisions Three and Four
In 1974 the four divisions were reduced to just two
In 1975 Division Three was reintroduced
In 1976 Division Three was discontinued once again
In 1978 Divisions Three and Four were revived
In 1978 Division Four was discontinued once again
In 1980 Division Four was once again revived
In 1983 Division Four was split into two sections, North and South
In 1983 the two Division Four sections were merged back together and the four divisions renamed Premier, One, Two and Three
In 1990 Division Three was discontinued
In 1999 Division Three was revived
In 2008, all reserve and colts teams were split off, leaving two divisions for first teams and two divisions for lower teams
Wales
Wales is a country that is part of the United Kingdom and the island of Great Britain, bordered by England to its east and the Atlantic Ocean and Irish Sea to its west. It has a population of three million, and a total area of 20,779 km²...
and forms level 3 of the Welsh football league system
Welsh football league system
The Welsh football league system is a series of football leagues with regular promotion and relegation between them.-Structure of Welsh football:...
in Denbighshire
Denbighshire
Denbighshire is a county in north-east Wales. It is named after the historic county of Denbighshire, but has substantially different borders. Denbighshire has the distinction of being the oldest inhabited part of Wales. Pontnewydd Palaeolithic site has remains of Neanderthals from 225,000 years...
, Flintshire
Flintshire
Flintshire is a county in north-east Wales. It borders Denbighshire, Wrexham and the English county of Cheshire. It is named after the historic county of Flintshire, which had notably different borders...
, and Gwynedd
Gwynedd
Gwynedd is a county in north-west Wales, named after the old Kingdom of Gwynedd. Although the second biggest in terms of geographical area, it is also one of the most sparsely populated...
. For sponsorship purposes it is currently known as the Guy Walmsley & Co Welsh National League.
History
The League grew out of the Wrexham and District League , which ran during the early years of the twentieth century. At that time the senior clubs in the Wrexham area played in English leagues such as The CombinationThe Combination
The Combination was a minor league during the early days of English football. It had two incarnations; the first ran only for the 1888–89 season for teams across the Northern England and the Midlands, and was wound up before completion. The second was created for the 1890–91 season, but disbanded...
and the Birmingham & District League. Their reserve sides, along with local amateur teams, contested the Wrexham and District League.
In the inter-war years, the new Welsh National League with its various sections was organised. Clubs from the Wrexham area, and a little beyond, joined the Northern Section.
The financial strain proved too severe for several of the clubs in the Wrexham district, and after World War II they re-organised as the Welsh National League (Wrexham Area).
Member clubs 2010–11
| Club | Ground | Town | 2009–10 position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Premier Division | |||
| Brickfield Rangers Brickfield Rangers F.C. Brickfield Rangers F.C. is a Welsh football club based in Wrexham. They joined Welsh National League in 1994, and since 2000 they have been playing in the Premier Division. In 2007-08, they finished bottom of the table, but avoided relegation due to internal league re-organisation... |
Court Road | Wrexham Wrexham Wrexham is a town in Wales. It is the administrative centre of the wider Wrexham County Borough, and the largest town in North Wales, located in the east of the region. It is situated between the Welsh mountains and the lower Dee Valley close to the border with Cheshire, England... |
12th |
| Brymbo Brymbo F.C. Brymbo Football Club are a football club based in Tanyfron, Wrexham. They currently play in the Welsh National League Premier Division. The team - originally Brymbo Steelworks F.C... |
Brymbo Sports Complex | Broughton Broughton, Wrexham Broughton is a local government community, the lowest tier of local government, part of Wrexham County Borough in Wales. It has an area of 469 hectares and had a population of 6,498 in the 2001 census.-History:... |
7th |
| Chirk AAA Chirk AAA F.C. Chirk AAA F.C. is a Welsh football team based in Chirk, Wales. They have been competing in the Premier division of the Welsh National League since their relegation after one season in the Cymru Alliance..... |
Holyhead Road | Chirk Chirk Chirk is a small town and local government community, the lowest tier of local government, part of Wrexham County Borough in Wales. It has a population of over 4,000.... |
2nd |
| Coedpoeth United Coedpoeth United F.C. Coedpoeth United Football Club are a football club based in Coedpoeth, Wrexham County Borough. They currently playing in the Welsh National League Premier Division.The home colours are yellow shirst with green shorts and socks- References :... |
Penygelli Playing Fields | Coedpoeth Coedpoeth Coedpoeth is a village and a local government community, the lowest tier of local government, part of Wrexham County Borough in Wales.-History:... |
6th |
| Corwen Amateurs Corwen Amateurs F.C. Corwen F.C. is a Welsh football club based in Corwen, Denbighshire, playing in the Welsh National League Premier Division in 2008-09 season.The earliest mention of football in Corwen is their entry into the inaugural Welsh cup in 1877... |
War Memorial Ground | Corwen Corwen Corwen is a town and community in the county of Denbighshire in Wales; it was previously part of the county of Meirionnydd). Corwen stands on the banks of the River Dee beneath the Berwyn mountains. The town is situated west of Llangollen and south of Ruthin... |
4th |
| FC Cefn F.C. Cefn Football Club Cefn is a Welsh football club based in Cefn Mawr, Wrexham County Borough, currently playing in the Welsh National League Premier Division.-League:*Welsh National League Division One**2000-01, 2008-09... |
The Dell | Cefn Mawr Cefn Mawr Cefn Mawr is a large village in the community of Cefn within the County Borough of Wrexham, Wales. Its name translates as "great ridge".The community of Cefn comprises the villages of Cefn Mawr, Cefn-bychan , Acrefair, Penybryn, Newbridge, Plasmadoc and Rhosymedre and is situated on the northern... |
11th |
| Gresford Athletic Gresford Athletic F.C. Gresford Athletic F.C. is a football team from Gresford, near Wrexham, Wales who play in the Welsh National League Premier Division, which is in the third level of the Welsh football league system. The club was founded in 1946 and play their home games at Clappers Lane, Gresford.-External links:*... |
Clappers Lane | Gresford Gresford Gresford is a village and a local government community, the lowest tier of local government, part of Wrexham County Borough in Wales.According to the 2001 Census, the population of the community, which also includes the village of Marford, was 5,334.... |
17th (Cymru Alliance) |
| Hawarden Rangers Hawarden Rangers F.C. Hawarden Rangers F.C. is a Welsh football club playing in Hawarden, Clwyd. Since 2005, the Senior teams have been members of the Welsh National League , having previously been members of the Clwyd League.... |
Gladstone Playing Field | Hawarden Hawarden Hawarden is a village in Flintshire, North Wales. Hawarden forms part of the Deeside conurbation on the Welsh/English border. At the 2001 Census, the population of Hawarden Ward was 1,858... |
10th |
| Johnstown Youth | Moreton Playing Fields | Johnstown Johnstown, Wrexham Johnstown is a village in the county borough of Wrexham, Wales, and forms part of the old coal mining community of Rhosllannerchrugog.The disused coal mine at Hafod is situated to the east of the village and the mine's former coal tip has now been converted to a country park, Bonc yr Hafod... |
2nd (Division One) |
| Lex XI Lex XI F.C. Lex XI F.C. is a Welsh football team based in Wrexham. They play in the Welsh National League Division One, which is in the Fourth level of the Welsh football league system.... |
Stansty Park | Wrexham Wrexham Wrexham is a town in Wales. It is the administrative centre of the wider Wrexham County Borough, and the largest town in North Wales, located in the east of the region. It is situated between the Welsh mountains and the lower Dee Valley close to the border with Cheshire, England... |
14th (Cymru Alliance) |
| Llangollen Town Llangollen Town F.C. Llangollen Town F.C. is a Welsh football club based in Llangollen playing in the Welsh National League Premier Division. They were founded in 1908.-Honours:* 1968 League Champions* 1972 League Champions* 1974 North East Wales Challenge Cup Winners... |
Tower Fields | Llangollen Llangollen Llangollen is a small town and community in Denbighshire, north-east Wales, situated on the River Dee and on the edge of the Berwyn mountains. It has a population of 3,412.-History:... |
11th (Cymru Alliance) |
| Llay Welfare Llay Welfare F.C. Llay Welfare Football Club is a Welsh football club formed in 1930-31. They began their football in the Wrexham & District League which they won in 1936-37 season.-Honours: *First Team *Welsh National League – Champions: 1962-63... |
The Ring | Llay Llay Llay is a village and local government community, the lowest tier of local government, part of Wrexham County Borough in Wales.... |
9th |
| Mold Alexandra Mold Alexandra F.C. Mold Alexandra F.C. is a football club based in Mold in Wales. A founder member of the League of Wales, the club are now playing in the Welsh National League Premier Division, the third tier of Welsh football.-History:... |
Alyn Park | Mold Mold, Flintshire Mold is a town in Flintshire, North Wales, on the River Alyn. It is the administrative seat of Flintshire County Council, and was also the county town of Clwyd from 1974 to 1996... |
13th (Cymru Alliance) |
| Overton Recreation Overton Recreation F.C. Overton Recreation Football Club is a Welsh football team founded in 1998, currently playing in the Welsh National League Premier Division.-Honours:*Division 1 League Cup Winners: 2006-07*Division 1 Runners Up: 2006-07... |
Recreation Ground | Overton-on-Dee Overton-on-Dee Overton-on-Dee is a small rural town and a local government community, the lowest tier of local government, part of Wrexham County Borough in Wales.... |
8th |
| Penycae Penycae F.C. Penycae Football Club is a Welsh football club playing in Penycae, Wrexham currently members of the Cymru Alliance.-Honours:*Division 1 Runners Up: 1984-85*Division 3 Champions: 1983-84*Division 4 Runners Up: 1982-83... |
Afoneitha Road | Penycae Penycae Penycae is a village and a local government community, the lowest tier of local government, part of Wrexham County Borough in Wales- History :... |
13th |
| Venture Community Venture Community F.C. Venture Community Football Club is an association football club based in Wrexham, Wales, formed in 1994.-Honours:*Welsh National League Div 1 - Runners Up: 2007-08... |
The Dunks | Queensway, Wrexham Wrexham Wrexham is a town in Wales. It is the administrative centre of the wider Wrexham County Borough, and the largest town in North Wales, located in the east of the region. It is situated between the Welsh mountains and the lower Dee Valley close to the border with Cheshire, England... |
3rd |
| Division One | |||
| Acrefair Youth | The Bont Playing Fields | Froncysyllte Froncysyllte Froncysyllte , commonly colloquially known as Fron, is a village in Wrexham county borough, Wales and stands on the banks of the River Dee and the Llangollen Canal... |
5th |
| Borras Park Albion Borras Park Albion F.C. Borras Park Albion Football Club are a football club based in Wrexham. They currently playing in the Welsh National League First Division.The home colours are all Royal lue with white trim.... |
Dean Road | Wrexham Wrexham Wrexham is a town in Wales. It is the administrative centre of the wider Wrexham County Borough, and the largest town in North Wales, located in the east of the region. It is situated between the Welsh mountains and the lower Dee Valley close to the border with Cheshire, England... |
14th (Premier Division) |
| Buckley United | Elfed High School Elfed High School Elfed High School is a high school on Mill Lane in Buckley, Flintshire, in northeast Wales.-Admissions:The student population is 750. It is a predominantly English speaking school, but the Welsh language and ethos is integrated throughout the broad ranging curriculum offered to students... |
Buckley Buckley Buckley is a town and community in Flintshire, located in north-east Wales. It is situated 2 miles from the county town of Mold and is contiguous with the nearby villages of Ewloe, Alltami and Mynydd Isa... |
9th |
| Castell Alun Colts Castell Alun Colts F.C. Castell Alun Colts Football Club are a football club based in Hope, Flintshire. They currently playing in the Welsh National League Division One.The home colours are orange and white shirts, black shorts and black socks - Current Squad :... |
Castell Alun Sports & Leisure Complex | Hope Hope, Flintshire Hope is a small village in Flintshire, north-east Wales. The village is located approximately 3 miles / 4.5 km from the Wales-England border, on the course of the River Alyn.... |
5th (Premier Division) |
| Garden Village | Gresford Colliery Social Club | Pandy | 1st |
| Glyn Ceiriog | The Cross | Glyn Ceiriog Glyn Ceiriog Llansantffraid Glyn Ceiriog is a local government community, the lowest tier of local government, part of Wrexham County Borough in Wales.Glyn Ceiriog is a former slate mining village in Wrexham County Borough, in Wales... |
11th |
| Hawkesbury Villa | Hawkesbury Playing Fields | Buckley Buckley Buckley is a town and community in Flintshire, located in north-east Wales. It is situated 2 miles from the county town of Mold and is contiguous with the nearby villages of Ewloe, Alltami and Mynydd Isa... |
13th |
| Llanuwchllyn | Church Street Church Street -Streets:* Church Street, Liverpool, England, United Kingdom* Church Street , New York City, New York, United States* Church Street, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia* Church Street , England, United Kingdom... |
Llanuwchllyn Llanuwchllyn Llanuwchllyn is a village in Gwynedd, Wales, near the southern end of Bala Lake . Its population according to the United Kingdom Census 2001 was 834., of which approximately 81% were Welsh-speaking.... |
8th |
| Mold Juniors | Mold Sports Centre | Mold Mold, Flintshire Mold is a town in Flintshire, North Wales, on the River Alyn. It is the administrative seat of Flintshire County Council, and was also the county town of Clwyd from 1974 to 1996... |
10th |
| New Brighton Villa | New Brighton Community Centre | New Brighton New Brighton, Flintshire New Brighton is a small village in Flintshire, in north-east Wales. It lies between the county town of Mold, Flintshire, and Buckley.... |
4th |
| Penley | Maelor School | Penley Penley Penley is a village in the County Borough of Wrexham, in Wales close to the border with Shropshire, EnglandThe village was, until 1974, in an exclave of the ancient county of Flintshire known as Maelor Saesneg. , sometimes called "Flintshire Detached", which was administered from Overton-on-Dee... |
7th |
| Penyffordd | Abbots Lane Infant School | Penyffordd Penyffordd Penyffordd is a village in Flintshire, North Wales, situated to the south west of Buckley and to the west of Chester. The name is derived from the Welsh Pen Y Ffordd - meaning, literally, "head of the road"... |
6th |
| Saltney Town | Saltney Community Centre | Saltney Saltney Saltney is a small town in Flintshire, Wales. It is immediately to the west of the border with Cheshire in England and is contiguous with the Chester urban area.The name is derived from the former salt marshes on which it is built, lying on the River Dee... |
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Divisional Champions
The league has undergone various restructures in its history, with the number of divisions and their names changing.For its first season the league had just one division, the Senior Division
| Season | Senior Division |
|---|---|
| 1945–46 | Llay United |
In 1946 two regional divisions were introduced below the Senior Division
| Season | Senior Division | East Division | West Division |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1946–47 | Wrexham 'A' | Rhostellyn Sports Club | Gresford Athletic Gresford Athletic F.C. Gresford Athletic F.C. is a football team from Gresford, near Wrexham, Wales who play in the Welsh National League Premier Division, which is in the third level of the Welsh football league system. The club was founded in 1946 and play their home games at Clappers Lane, Gresford.-External links:*... |
| 1947–48 | Chirk AAA Chirk AAA F.C. Chirk AAA F.C. is a Welsh football team based in Chirk, Wales. They have been competing in the Premier division of the Welsh National League since their relegation after one season in the Cymru Alliance..... |
Rhostyllen/Bersham BL | Coedpoeth |
| 1948–49 | Johnstown United | Overton St Mary's | Coedpoeth |
In 1949 the regionalised divisions were merged together and the resulting three divisions renamed Divisions One, Two and Three
| Season | Division One | Division Two | Division Three |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1949–50 | Chirk AAA Chirk AAA F.C. Chirk AAA F.C. is a Welsh football team based in Chirk, Wales. They have been competing in the Premier division of the Welsh National League since their relegation after one season in the Cymru Alliance..... |
Ruabon Athletic | New Boughton |
| 1950–51 | Druids United Druids United F.C. Druids United F.C. were a football club based in village of Cefn Mawr, Wrexham Wales. The club was formed in 1923 as after the amalgamation between Druids F.C... |
Penycae | Rubery Owen Rockwell |
| 1951–52 | Chirk AAA Chirk AAA F.C. Chirk AAA F.C. is a Welsh football team based in Chirk, Wales. They have been competing in the Premier division of the Welsh National League since their relegation after one season in the Cymru Alliance..... |
Holt Nomads | Royal Pioneer Corps Royal Pioneer Corps The Royal Pioneer Corps was a British Army combatant corps used for light engineering tasks.The Royal Pioneer Corps was raised on 17 October 1939 as the Auxiliary Military Pioneer Corps. It was renamed the Pioneer Corps on 22 November 1940... |
| 1952–53 | Overton St Mary's | Llangollen Town Llangollen Town F.C. Llangollen Town F.C. is a Welsh football club based in Llangollen playing in the Welsh National League Premier Division. They were founded in 1908.-Honours:* 1968 League Champions* 1972 League Champions* 1974 North East Wales Challenge Cup Winners... |
Bradley Rangers Bradley Rangers F.C. Bradley Rangers F.C. was a soccer team based in the village of Bradley, near Wrexham. They played their home games at Glanllyn Road, now the site of the "Old Mill" housing estate.... |
In 1953–54 Division Three was not contested due to a lack of clubs
| Season | Division One | Division Two |
|---|---|---|
| 1953–54 | Overton St Mary's | Bradley Rangers Bradley Rangers F.C. Bradley Rangers F.C. was a soccer team based in the village of Bradley, near Wrexham. They played their home games at Glanllyn Road, now the site of the "Old Mill" housing estate.... |
In 1954 Division Three was revived
| Season | Division One | Division Two | Division Three |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1954–55 | Welshpool | Gresford Colliery Gresford Colliery Gresford Colliery was a coal mine located a mile from the North Wales village of Gresford, near Wrexham, Wales.-Sinking:The Gresford coalfield runs from Point of Ayr, on the Flintshire coast, down to the Shropshire border. Although coal mining records date back to the 15th Century, it was not... |
Bradley Rangers Bradley Rangers F.C. Bradley Rangers F.C. was a soccer team based in the village of Bradley, near Wrexham. They played their home games at Glanllyn Road, now the site of the "Old Mill" housing estate.... Reserves |
| 1955–56 | Buckley Wanderers | Holt Nomads | Tanyfron Youth Club |
| 1956–57 | Welshpool | Rubery Owen Rockwell | Ponciau Youth Club |
| 1957–58 | Brymbo Steelworks | Royal Pioneer Corps Royal Pioneer Corps The Royal Pioneer Corps was a British Army combatant corps used for light engineering tasks.The Royal Pioneer Corps was raised on 17 October 1939 as the Auxiliary Military Pioneer Corps. It was renamed the Pioneer Corps on 22 November 1940... |
Marshalls Sports Club |
| 1958–59 | Chirk AAA Chirk AAA F.C. Chirk AAA F.C. is a Welsh football team based in Chirk, Wales. They have been competing in the Premier division of the Welsh National League since their relegation after one season in the Cymru Alliance..... |
Rhos Aelwyd Rhos Aelwyd F.C. Rhos Aelwyd F.C. is a Welsh football club based in Ponciau. The club are currently members of the Cymru Alliance and play at Ponciau Park.-History:... |
Tanyfron |
| 1959–60 | Chirk AAA Chirk AAA F.C. Chirk AAA F.C. is a Welsh football team based in Chirk, Wales. They have been competing in the Premier division of the Welsh National League since their relegation after one season in the Cymru Alliance..... |
Buckley Rovers | Fron |
In 1960 Division Three was discontinued once again
| Season | Division One | Division Two |
|---|---|---|
| 1960–61 | Chirk AAA Chirk AAA F.C. Chirk AAA F.C. is a Welsh football team based in Chirk, Wales. They have been competing in the Premier division of the Welsh National League since their relegation after one season in the Cymru Alliance..... |
Pentre Broughton |
| 1961–62 | Welshpool | Rhosddu |
In 1962 Division Three was revived once again
| Season | Division One | Division Two | Division Three |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1962–63 | Llay Welfare Llay Welfare F.C. Llay Welfare Football Club is a Welsh football club formed in 1930-31. They began their football in the Wrexham & District League which they won in 1936-37 season.-Honours: *First Team *Welsh National League – Champions: 1962-63... |
Gresford Athletic Gresford Athletic F.C. Gresford Athletic F.C. is a football team from Gresford, near Wrexham, Wales who play in the Welsh National League Premier Division, which is in the third level of the Welsh football league system. The club was founded in 1946 and play their home games at Clappers Lane, Gresford.-External links:*... |
Summerhill |
| 1963–64 | Ruthin Town Ruthin Town F.C. Ruthin Town Football Club are a Welsh football club, based at the Memorial Playing Fields in Ruthin, Denbighshire, and are one of the most popular football clubs in North Wales with long history of providing sport to all ages to the local communuity... |
Summerhill | Llanuwchllyn |
| 1964–65 | Welshpool | Buckley Rovers | Coedpoeth |
| 1965–66 | Brymbo Steelworks | Rubery Owen Rockwell | Marshalls Sports Club |
| 1966–67 | Brymbo Steelworks | Coedpoeth | British Celanese British Celanese British Celanese was a chemical company based in England. Formed in 1918 it survived as an independent company until 1957 when it became a subsidiary of Courtaulds.-History:... |
| 1967–68 | Llangollen Town Llangollen Town F.C. Llangollen Town F.C. is a Welsh football club based in Llangollen playing in the Welsh National League Premier Division. They were founded in 1908.-Honours:* 1968 League Champions* 1972 League Champions* 1974 North East Wales Challenge Cup Winners... |
Bala Town Bala Town F.C. Bala Town Football Club are a Welsh football team that currently play in the Welsh Premier League. They play their games at Maes Tegid in Bala, Gwynedd, Wales... |
Rossett Villa |
| 1968–69 | Final tables not available | ||
In 1969 Division Three was split into two sections, A and B
| Season | Division One | Division Two | Division Three A | Division Three B |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1969–70 | Brymbo Steelworks | Druids United Druids United F.C. Druids United F.C. were a football club based in village of Cefn Mawr, Wrexham Wales. The club was formed in 1923 as after the amalgamation between Druids F.C... |
Gresford Athletic Gresford Athletic F.C. Gresford Athletic F.C. is a football team from Gresford, near Wrexham, Wales who play in the Welsh National League Premier Division, which is in the third level of the Welsh football league system. The club was founded in 1946 and play their home games at Clappers Lane, Gresford.-External links:*... Reserves |
Cefn Albion |
In 1970 the two Division Three sections were reorganised into Divisions Three and Four
| Season | Division One | Division Two | Division Three | Division Four |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970–71 | Brymbo Steelworks | Burntwood & Drury | Rhosddu | Castell Alun |
| 1971–72 | Llangollen Town Llangollen Town F.C. Llangollen Town F.C. is a Welsh football club based in Llangollen playing in the Welsh National League Premier Division. They were founded in 1908.-Honours:* 1968 League Champions* 1972 League Champions* 1974 North East Wales Challenge Cup Winners... |
Rhosddu | Castell Alun | Druids United Druids United F.C. Druids United F.C. were a football club based in village of Cefn Mawr, Wrexham Wales. The club was formed in 1923 as after the amalgamation between Druids F.C... Reserves |
| 1972–73 | Denbigh Town Denbigh Town F.C. Denbigh Town Football Club is an amateur football club based in Denbigh, North Wales, who currently play in the Cymru Alliance league. The club plays home matches at Central Park.-Early years:... |
Ruabon St Marys | Hawarden Rangers Hawarden Rangers F.C. Hawarden Rangers F.C. is a Welsh football club playing in Hawarden, Clwyd. Since 2005, the Senior teams have been members of the Welsh National League , having previously been members of the Clwyd League.... |
Treuddyn Villa |
| 1973–74 | Denbigh Town Denbigh Town F.C. Denbigh Town Football Club is an amateur football club based in Denbigh, North Wales, who currently play in the Cymru Alliance league. The club plays home matches at Central Park.-Early years:... |
Buckley Rovers | Coedpoeth | Overton Athletic |
In 1974 the four divisions were reduced to just two
| Season | Division One | Division Two |
|---|---|---|
| 1974–75 | Denbigh Town Denbigh Town F.C. Denbigh Town Football Club is an amateur football club based in Denbigh, North Wales, who currently play in the Cymru Alliance league. The club plays home matches at Central Park.-Early years:... |
Lex XI Lex XI F.C. Lex XI F.C. is a Welsh football team based in Wrexham. They play in the Welsh National League Division One, which is in the Fourth level of the Welsh football league system.... |
In 1975 Division Three was reintroduced
| Season | Division One | Division Two | Division Three |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975–76 | Denbigh Town Denbigh Town F.C. Denbigh Town Football Club is an amateur football club based in Denbigh, North Wales, who currently play in the Cymru Alliance league. The club plays home matches at Central Park.-Early years:... |
Coedpoeth | Castell Alun Colts Castell Alun Colts F.C. Castell Alun Colts Football Club are a football club based in Hope, Flintshire. They currently playing in the Welsh National League Division One.The home colours are orange and white shirts, black shorts and black socks - Current Squad :... |
In 1976 Division Three was discontinued once again
| Season | Division One | Division Two |
|---|---|---|
| 1976–77 | Brymbo Steelworks | Castell Alun Colts Castell Alun Colts F.C. Castell Alun Colts Football Club are a football club based in Hope, Flintshire. They currently playing in the Welsh National League Division One.The home colours are orange and white shirts, black shorts and black socks - Current Squad :... |
| 1977–78 | New Broughton | Cefn Albion |
In 1978 Divisions Three and Four were revived
| Season | Division One | Division Two | Division Three | Division Four |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978–79 | Brymbo Steelworks | Chirk AAA Chirk AAA F.C. Chirk AAA F.C. is a Welsh football team based in Chirk, Wales. They have been competing in the Premier division of the Welsh National League since their relegation after one season in the Cymru Alliance..... |
Penley | Tunnel Cement |
In 1978 Division Four was discontinued once again
| Season | Division One | Division Two | Division Three |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979–80 | Cefn Albion | Ruthin Town Ruthin Town F.C. Ruthin Town Football Club are a Welsh football club, based at the Memorial Playing Fields in Ruthin, Denbighshire, and are one of the most popular football clubs in North Wales with long history of providing sport to all ages to the local communuity... |
Grapes |
In 1980 Division Four was once again revived
| Season | Division One | Division Two | Division Three | Division Four |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980–81 | Cefn Albion | Rhostyllen Villa | Grapes | New Broughton |
| 1981–82 | Brymbo Steelworks | Grapes | Hawkesbury Villa | Coedpoeth |
| 1982–83 | Brymbo Steelworks | Rhos Aelwyd Rhos Aelwyd F.C. Rhos Aelwyd F.C. is a Welsh football club based in Ponciau. The club are currently members of the Cymru Alliance and play at Ponciau Park.-History:... |
Coedpoeth | Llay RBL |
In 1983 Division Four was split into two sections, North and South
| Season | Division One | Division Two | Division Three | Division Four (North) | Division Four (South) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983–84 | Chirk AAA Chirk AAA F.C. Chirk AAA F.C. is a Welsh football team based in Chirk, Wales. They have been competing in the Premier division of the Welsh National League since their relegation after one season in the Cymru Alliance..... |
Lex XI Lex XI F.C. Lex XI F.C. is a Welsh football team based in Wrexham. They play in the Welsh National League Division One, which is in the Fourth level of the Welsh football league system.... Reserves |
Penycae Penycae F.C. Penycae Football Club is a Welsh football club playing in Penycae, Wrexham currently members of the Cymru Alliance.-Honours:*Division 1 Runners Up: 1984-85*Division 3 Champions: 1983-84*Division 4 Runners Up: 1982-83... |
Connah's Quay Reserves | Johnstown Athletic |
In 1983 the two Division Four sections were merged back together and the four divisions renamed Premier, One, Two and Three
| Season | Premier Division | Division One | Division Two | Division Three |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984–85 | Lex XI Lex XI F.C. Lex XI F.C. is a Welsh football team based in Wrexham. They play in the Welsh National League Division One, which is in the Fourth level of the Welsh football league system.... |
Llay RBL | Chirk AAA Chirk AAA F.C. Chirk AAA F.C. is a Welsh football team based in Chirk, Wales. They have been competing in the Premier division of the Welsh National League since their relegation after one season in the Cymru Alliance..... Reserves |
Llangollen Town Llangollen Town F.C. Llangollen Town F.C. is a Welsh football club based in Llangollen playing in the Welsh National League Premier Division. They were founded in 1908.-Honours:* 1968 League Champions* 1972 League Champions* 1974 North East Wales Challenge Cup Winners... Reserves |
| 1985–86 | Mold Alexandra Mold Alexandra F.C. Mold Alexandra F.C. is a football club based in Mold in Wales. A founder member of the League of Wales, the club are now playing in the Welsh National League Premier Division, the third tier of Welsh football.-History:... |
Llangollen Town Llangollen Town F.C. Llangollen Town F.C. is a Welsh football club based in Llangollen playing in the Welsh National League Premier Division. They were founded in 1908.-Honours:* 1968 League Champions* 1972 League Champions* 1974 North East Wales Challenge Cup Winners... |
Penycae Penycae F.C. Penycae Football Club is a Welsh football club playing in Penycae, Wrexham currently members of the Cymru Alliance.-Honours:*Division 1 Runners Up: 1984-85*Division 3 Champions: 1983-84*Division 4 Runners Up: 1982-83... Reserves |
Bradley |
| 1986–87 | Mold Alexandra Mold Alexandra F.C. Mold Alexandra F.C. is a football club based in Mold in Wales. A founder member of the League of Wales, the club are now playing in the Welsh National League Premier Division, the third tier of Welsh football.-History:... |
Llay Welfare Llay Welfare F.C. Llay Welfare Football Club is a Welsh football club formed in 1930-31. They began their football in the Wrexham & District League which they won in 1936-37 season.-Honours: *First Team *Welsh National League – Champions: 1962-63... |
Corwen Corwen Amateurs F.C. Corwen F.C. is a Welsh football club based in Corwen, Denbighshire, playing in the Welsh National League Premier Division in 2008-09 season.The earliest mention of football in Corwen is their entry into the inaugural Welsh cup in 1877... |
Flint Town |
| 1987–88 | Lex XI Lex XI F.C. Lex XI F.C. is a Welsh football team based in Wrexham. They play in the Welsh National League Division One, which is in the Fourth level of the Welsh football league system.... |
Corwen Corwen Amateurs F.C. Corwen F.C. is a Welsh football club based in Corwen, Denbighshire, playing in the Welsh National League Premier Division in 2008-09 season.The earliest mention of football in Corwen is their entry into the inaugural Welsh cup in 1877... |
St Marys Ruabon | New Broughton |
| 1988–89 | Lex XI Lex XI F.C. Lex XI F.C. is a Welsh football team based in Wrexham. They play in the Welsh National League Division One, which is in the Fourth level of the Welsh football league system.... |
Rhostyllen Villa | Marchwiel Villa | Kelloggs Kellogg Company Kellogg Company , is a producer of cereal and convenience foods, including cookies, crackers, toaster pastries, cereal bars, fruit-flavored snacks, frozen waffles, and vegetarian foods... |
| 1989–90 | Mold Alexandra Mold Alexandra F.C. Mold Alexandra F.C. is a football club based in Mold in Wales. A founder member of the League of Wales, the club are now playing in the Welsh National League Premier Division, the third tier of Welsh football.-History:... |
Bala Town Bala Town F.C. Bala Town Football Club are a Welsh football team that currently play in the Welsh Premier League. They play their games at Maes Tegid in Bala, Gwynedd, Wales... |
New Broughton | Kinnerton |
In 1990 Division Three was discontinued
| Season | Premier Division | Division One | Division Two |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990–91 | Marchwiel Villa | Llay Welfare Llay Welfare F.C. Llay Welfare Football Club is a Welsh football club formed in 1930-31. They began their football in the Wrexham & District League which they won in 1936-37 season.-Honours: *First Team *Welsh National League – Champions: 1962-63... |
Bradley |
| 1991–92 | Wrexham Reserves | Treuddyn Villa | British Aerospace British Aerospace British Aerospace plc was a UK aircraft, munitions and defence-systems manufacturer. Its head office was in the Warwick House in the Farnborough Aerospace Centre in Farnborough, Hampshire... |
| 1992–93 | Penley | Cefn Druids Reserves | Rhost/Bersham |
| 1993–94 | Penycae Penycae F.C. Penycae Football Club is a Welsh football club playing in Penycae, Wrexham currently members of the Cymru Alliance.-Honours:*Division 1 Runners Up: 1984-85*Division 3 Champions: 1983-84*Division 4 Runners Up: 1982-83... |
Brymbo Brymbo F.C. Brymbo Football Club are a football club based in Tanyfron, Wrexham. They currently play in the Welsh National League Premier Division. The team - originally Brymbo Steelworks F.C... Reserves |
Rhosddu |
| 1994–95 | Oswestry Town Oswestry Town F.C. Oswestry Town F.C. was a football club, formerly playing in the League of Wales.The club was founded as Oswestry United in 1860, which meant they were one of the world's oldest football clubs. Matches were latterly played at Park Hall stadium, Oswestry, after a spell at Victoria Road... |
Rhost/Bersham RBL | Wrexham Colts |
| 1995–96 | Gresford Athletic Gresford Athletic F.C. Gresford Athletic F.C. is a football team from Gresford, near Wrexham, Wales who play in the Welsh National League Premier Division, which is in the third level of the Welsh football league system. The club was founded in 1946 and play their home games at Clappers Lane, Gresford.-External links:*... |
Wrexham Colts | Gresford Athletic Gresford Athletic F.C. Gresford Athletic F.C. is a football team from Gresford, near Wrexham, Wales who play in the Welsh National League Premier Division, which is in the third level of the Welsh football league system. The club was founded in 1946 and play their home games at Clappers Lane, Gresford.-External links:*... Colts |
| 1996–97 | Wrexham Colts | Castell AC | Owens Corning Owens Corning Owens Corning Corporation is the world's largest manufacturer of fiberglass and related products. It was formed in 1935 as a partnership between two major American glassworks, Corning Glass Works and Owens-Illinois. The company was spun off as a separate entity on November 1, 1938... |
| 1997–98 | Penley | Bala Town Bala Town F.C. Bala Town Football Club are a Welsh football team that currently play in the Welsh Premier League. They play their games at Maes Tegid in Bala, Gwynedd, Wales... |
Bradley Villa |
| 1998–99 | Corwen Corwen Amateurs F.C. Corwen F.C. is a Welsh football club based in Corwen, Denbighshire, playing in the Welsh National League Premier Division in 2008-09 season.The earliest mention of football in Corwen is their entry into the inaugural Welsh cup in 1877... |
Bradley Villa | Borras Park Albion Borras Park Albion F.C. Borras Park Albion Football Club are a football club based in Wrexham. They currently playing in the Welsh National League First Division.The home colours are all Royal lue with white trim.... |
In 1999 Division Three was revived
| Season | Premier Division | Division One | Division Two | Division Three |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999–2000 | British Aerospace British Aerospace British Aerospace plc was a UK aircraft, munitions and defence-systems manufacturer. Its head office was in the Warwick House in the Farnborough Aerospace Centre in Farnborough, Hampshire... |
Hand Hotel | Cefn United F.C. Cefn Football Club Cefn is a Welsh football club based in Cefn Mawr, Wrexham County Borough, currently playing in the Welsh National League Premier Division.-League:*Welsh National League Division One**2000-01, 2008-09... |
Buckley Town Buckley Town F.C. Buckley Town F.C. is a Welsh football team based in Buckley, Flintshire, Wales and playing in the Cymru Alliance .-History:Buckley is an old established football centre in North Wales... |
| 2000–01 | Gresford Athletic Gresford Athletic F.C. Gresford Athletic F.C. is a football team from Gresford, near Wrexham, Wales who play in the Welsh National League Premier Division, which is in the third level of the Welsh football league system. The club was founded in 1946 and play their home games at Clappers Lane, Gresford.-External links:*... |
Cefn United F.C. Cefn Football Club Cefn is a Welsh football club based in Cefn Mawr, Wrexham County Borough, currently playing in the Welsh National League Premier Division.-League:*Welsh National League Division One**2000-01, 2008-09... |
Llay Welfare Llay Welfare F.C. Llay Welfare Football Club is a Welsh football club formed in 1930-31. They began their football in the Wrexham & District League which they won in 1936-37 season.-Honours: *First Team *Welsh National League – Champions: 1962-63... Colts |
Queen's Park |
| 2001–02 | Mold Alexandra Mold Alexandra F.C. Mold Alexandra F.C. is a football club based in Mold in Wales. A founder member of the League of Wales, the club are now playing in the Welsh National League Premier Division, the third tier of Welsh football.-History:... |
Mynydd Isa Mynydd Isa F.C. Mynydd Isa Football Club were a Welsh football team who played in the Cymru Alliance until the end of the 2008–09 season. They played their games at Argoed Sports Ground in Mynydd Isa, near Mold, Flintshire, Wales.- History :... |
Queen's Park | Brynteg Village |
| 2002–03 | Castell Alun Colts Castell Alun Colts F.C. Castell Alun Colts Football Club are a football club based in Hope, Flintshire. They currently playing in the Welsh National League Division One.The home colours are orange and white shirts, black shorts and black socks - Current Squad :... |
Queen's Park | Brynteg Village | Ruabon Villa |
| 2003–04 | Bala Town Bala Town F.C. Bala Town Football Club are a Welsh football team that currently play in the Welsh Premier League. They play their games at Maes Tegid in Bala, Gwynedd, Wales... |
Acrefair Youth | Coedpoeth United Coedpoeth United F.C. Coedpoeth United Football Club are a football club based in Coedpoeth, Wrexham County Borough. They currently playing in the Welsh National League Premier Division.The home colours are yellow shirst with green shorts and socks- References :... |
Buckley Town Buckley Town F.C. Buckley Town F.C. is a Welsh football team based in Buckley, Flintshire, Wales and playing in the Cymru Alliance .-History:Buckley is an old established football centre in North Wales... Reserves |
| 2004–05 | Queen's Park | Brynteg Village | New Brighton Villa | Mold Juniors |
| 2005–06 | Rhos Aelwyd Rhos Aelwyd F.C. Rhos Aelwyd F.C. is a Welsh football club based in Ponciau. The club are currently members of the Cymru Alliance and play at Ponciau Park.-History:... |
Castell Alun Colts Castell Alun Colts F.C. Castell Alun Colts Football Club are a football club based in Hope, Flintshire. They currently playing in the Welsh National League Division One.The home colours are orange and white shirts, black shorts and black socks - Current Squad :... |
Bala Town Bala Town F.C. Bala Town Football Club are a Welsh football team that currently play in the Welsh Premier League. They play their games at Maes Tegid in Bala, Gwynedd, Wales... Reserves |
Venture Community Venture Community F.C. Venture Community Football Club is an association football club based in Wrexham, Wales, formed in 1994.-Honours:*Welsh National League Div 1 - Runners Up: 2007-08... |
| 2006–07 | Brymbo Brymbo F.C. Brymbo Football Club are a football club based in Tanyfron, Wrexham. They currently play in the Welsh National League Premier Division. The team - originally Brymbo Steelworks F.C... |
Bala Town Bala Town F.C. Bala Town Football Club are a Welsh football team that currently play in the Welsh Premier League. They play their games at Maes Tegid in Bala, Gwynedd, Wales... Reserves |
Venture Community Venture Community F.C. Venture Community Football Club is an association football club based in Wrexham, Wales, formed in 1994.-Honours:*Welsh National League Div 1 - Runners Up: 2007-08... |
Brymbo Brymbo F.C. Brymbo Football Club are a football club based in Tanyfron, Wrexham. They currently play in the Welsh National League Premier Division. The team - originally Brymbo Steelworks F.C... Reserves |
| 2007–08 | Brymbo Brymbo F.C. Brymbo Football Club are a football club based in Tanyfron, Wrexham. They currently play in the Welsh National League Premier Division. The team - originally Brymbo Steelworks F.C... |
Airbus UK reserves | Garden Village | FC Cefn F.C. Cefn Football Club Cefn is a Welsh football club based in Cefn Mawr, Wrexham County Borough, currently playing in the Welsh National League Premier Division.-League:*Welsh National League Division One**2000-01, 2008-09... |
In 2008, all reserve and colts teams were split off, leaving two divisions for first teams and two divisions for lower teams
| Season | Premier Division | Division One |
|---|---|---|
| 2008–09 | Llangollen Town Llangollen Town F.C. Llangollen Town F.C. is a Welsh football club based in Llangollen playing in the Welsh National League Premier Division. They were founded in 1908.-Honours:* 1968 League Champions* 1972 League Champions* 1974 North East Wales Challenge Cup Winners... |
FC Cefn F.C. Cefn Football Club Cefn is a Welsh football club based in Cefn Mawr, Wrexham County Borough, currently playing in the Welsh National League Premier Division.-League:*Welsh National League Division One**2000-01, 2008-09... |
| 2009–10 2009–10 Welsh National League (Wrexham Area) The 2009–10 Welsh National League was the sixty-fifth season of the Welsh National League . The Premier Division was won by Rhos Aelwyd, who gained promotion to the Cymru Alliance.-League Table:-League Table:... |
Rhos Aelwyd Rhos Aelwyd F.C. Rhos Aelwyd F.C. is a Welsh football club based in Ponciau. The club are currently members of the Cymru Alliance and play at Ponciau Park.-History:... |
Garden Village |
See also
- Football in WalesFootball in WalesAssociation football in Wales is governed by the Football Association of Wales , which was established in 1876. The FAW oversees the Wales national football team and the Welsh football league system....
- Welsh football league systemWelsh football league systemThe Welsh football league system is a series of football leagues with regular promotion and relegation between them.-Structure of Welsh football:...
- Welsh CupWelsh CupThe Welsh Cup is a knock-out football competition contested annually by teams from Wales.The Football Association of Wales is the organising body of this competition, which has been run every year since its inception in 1877-78...
- List of football clubs in Wales
- List of stadiums in Wales by capacity