Vale of Glamorgan League

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Vale of Glamorgan League
Founded1998 [1]
CountryFlag of Wales (1959-present).svg  Wales
Number of teams24
Level on pyramid78
Promotion to South Wales Alliance League
Current championsSt Athan
(2023–24)
Website Vale of Glamorgan Association Football League

The Vale of Glamorgan Association Football League is a football league covering the area of the Vale of Glamorgan in Glamorgan, South Wales and the surrounding areas. The leagues are at the seventh and eighth levels of the Welsh football league system.

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History

The league has its origins in the Barry and District League, first formed in 1907. [2]

Divisions

The league is composed of two divisions, which are in tiers seven and eight of the Welsh Football League System.

Member clubs for 2023–24 season

The following clubs are competing in the Vale of Glamorgan League during the 2023–24 season. [3]

Premier Division

  • AFC Rhoose
  • Barry Athletic
  • Cardiff Airport (reserves)
  • FC Barry
  • Holton Road (reserves)
  • Island Marine
  • Penarth Town
  • St Athan
  • Vale Athletic
  • Vale United (reserves)

Championship

  • AFC Rhoose (reserves)
  • Barry Athletic (reserves)
  • Cadoxton Imps
  • Cardiff Airport Vets
  • Cogan Coronation (reserves)
  • Cwm Talwg
  • Island Marine (reserves)
  • Peterston Super Ely
  • Porthkerry Panthers
  • Rhoose Social
  • St Athan ‘B’
  • St Athan ‘C’
  • Tynewydd
  • Vale Madrid

Promotion and relegation

Promotion from the Premier Division is possible to the South Wales Alliance League, with the champion of the league playing the other tier 7 champions from the South Wales regional leagues via play-off games to determine promotion.

Champions (Premier Division)

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