The First Instance Body (FIB) met today (6 April) to assess and consider the UEFA and FAW Tier 1 applications.
Fifteen of the 18 applications for a Tier 1 licence have been successful, including 11 of the current JD Cymru Premier clubs and four clubs in Tier 2. In addition, eight of the JD Cymru Premier clubs achieved a UEFA Licence.
Clubs are assessed on the following criteria:
- Sporting: Youth & Coaching
- Infrastructure
- Legal
- Personnel & Administration
- Financial
- Football Social Responsibility
The FAW Tier 1 Licence is required for clubs to participate in the JD Cymru Premier and for those clubs who qualify for European competitions, a UEFA Licence is also a pre-requisite.
The Club Licensing system aims to assist the continual improvement and development of football clubs at the top level within Wales. Licensing is a transparent process that enables clubs to demonstrate to their stakeholders that they meet quality standards.
Following today’s meeting, the independent FIB Panel has decided on the following:
UEFA Licence for 2023/24 season (8 clubs)
- Aberystwyth Town
- Bala Town
- Connah’s Quay Nomads
- Cardiff Met University
- Haverfordwest County
- Newtown
- Penybont
- The New Saints
Refused UEFA Licence for 2023/24 season (2 clubs)
- Caernarfon Town
- Pontypridd United
Withdrawn UEFA Licence Applications for 2023/2024 season (1 club)
- Flint Town United
FAW Tier 1 Licence for 2023/24 season (15 clubs)
- Aberystwyth Town
- Airbus UK Broughton
- Bala Town
- Barry Town United
- Briton Ferry Llansawel
- Cardiff Met University
- Caernarfon Town
- Carmarthen Town
- Colwyn Bay
- Connah’s Quay Nomads
- Flint Town United
- Newtown
- Penybont
- Pontypridd United
- The New Saints
Refused FAW Tier 1 Licence for 2023/24 season (3 clubs)
- Ammanford
- Cefn Druids
- Haverfordwest County
Withdrawn FAW Tier 1 Licence Applications for 2023/2024 season (7 clubs)
- Buckley Town
- Llandudno
- Cambrian & Clydach Vale
- Goytre United
- Llantwit Major
- Llanelli Town
- Taffs Well
The FIB Panel extended its congratulations to those clubs successful in attaining Tier 1 and UEFA licences.
Those clubs who have been refused a Licence by the First Instance Body, have ten days in which to submit an appeal.