Port Talbot Football League

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Port Talbot Football League
Founded1926
CountryWales
Confederation UEFA
DivisionsPremier Division
Number of teams17
Level on pyramid7 & 8
Promotion to South Wales Alliance League Division One
Domestic cup(s)Port Talbot Open Cup
League cup(s)Port Talbot League Cup
Current championsMargam YC
(2023–24)
Website League website

The Port Talbot & District Football League, also known as the Port Talbot Football League is a league competition featuring non-professional association football clubs in the area of Port Talbot, South Wales. Founded in 1926, it is one of the oldest such competition in Wales. The main competition consists of two divisions named "Premier League" & "Division One" . The Premier League is a feeder to the South Wales Alliance League Division One, and therefore sits at tier 7 of the Welsh football pyramid.

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Background

The league is currently two divisions. It has recently also run as a single division which splits at the midway point. The split consisted of the Port Talbot Premier League, followed by the Port Talbot Division One.

The League is administered by Mr. Mr T. Lewis (chairman), Mr A. Short (Vice Chairman), Mr B. Owen (Treasurer) and Mr. David King (General Secretary).

Among the clubs who have progressed to a higher level from the Port Talbot Football League is Goytre United, Cornelly United and Tata Steel.

League membership 2024–25

Premier League


Divisional history - Premier Division champions

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