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| Full name | Risca United Association Football Club | ||
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| Nickname(s) | The Cuckoos | ||
| Founded | 1946 | ||
| Ground | Ty-Isaf Park, Risca | ||
| Capacity | 3000 | ||
| Chairman | Jonathan Smith | ||
| Coach | Simon Berry | ||
| League | Ardal SE League | ||
| 2022–23 | Ardal SE League, 2nd of 16 | ||
Risca United Association Football Club is a football club based in Risca, South Wales. The team plays in the Ardal SE.
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The home ground is Ty-Isaf Park, now managed by the club through a long-term lease from its owners, Caerphilly County Borough Council. It is undergoing development to improve its facilities, to include seating in its 500 (standing) capacity spectator stand. Floodlights, improved dressing rooms and playing surface are part of the planned developments. The club has its Social H.Q. at Risca Rugby Football Club, a short drive away from the ground.
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