C.P.D. Yr Wyddgrug

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Yr Wyddgrug
Full nameClwb Pel Droed Yr Wyddgrug
Founded2023
League North East Wales Championship
2023–24 North East Wales Championship, 4th of 13

Clwb Pel Droed Yr Wyddgrug is a Welsh football club based in Mold (Welsh : Yr Wyddgrug), Flintshire. The team plays in the North East Wales Championship.

History

The club was founded in 2023, aiming to promote the Welsh language. [1] The club's first match was against Plas Madoc, which they lost 8–3. [2]

The club competed in the 2023–24 Welsh Cup, losing 11–1 in the first qualifying round to Hawarden Rangers.

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References

  1. Lewis, Thomas (2023-07-25). "New Welsh language football club has enjoyed 'great support' already". North Wales Live. Retrieved 2023-10-06.
  2. "New Flintshire-based football club aiming to promote Welsh language". The Leader. 2023-07-31. Retrieved 2023-10-06.