Vale of Glamorgan League

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Vale of Glamorgan League
Founded1998 [1]
CountryFlag of Wales (1959-present).svg  Wales
Number of clubs34
Level on pyramid79
Promotion to South Wales Premier League
Current champions Cardiff Airport reserves
(2024–25)
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 three divisions, which are in tiers seven, eight and nine of the Welsh Football League System.

Member clubs for 2025–26 season

The following clubs are competing in the Vale of Glamorgan League during the 2025–26 season.

Premier Division

  • AFC Rhoose
  • Barry Athletic
  • Cadoxton Imps
  • Cardiff Airport (reserves)
  • Cwm Talwg
  • Island Marine
  • Penarth Town
  • St Athan
  • Vale Madrid
  • Vale United (reserves)

Championship

  • AFC Rhoose (reserves)
  • Barry Athletic (reserves)
  • Cardiff Airport (vets)
  • Cogan Coronation (reserves)
  • Cowbridge Town
  • Dinas Powys (development)
  • Island Marine (reserves)
  • Peterston-Super-Ely
  • Porthkerry Panthers
  • Rhoose Social
  • St Athan (reserves)
  • Vale Athletic

Division One

  • Barry Athletic (development)
  • Cadoxton Imps (reserves)
  • Ely Rangers (reserves)
  • FC Barry
  • Holton Road (reserves)
  • Island Marine (development)
  • Llantwit Major (thirds)
  • Penarth Town (development)
  • Sparta Park
  • St Athan (development)
  • Sully Sports (development)
  • Vale of Glamorgan Rovers

Promotion and relegation

Promotion from the Premier Division is possible to the lowest tier of the South Wales Premier 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)

References

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  2. "Biggest game in Rhoose's history". 4 December 2013.
  3. https://www.barryanddistrictnews.co.uk/news/4809311.fc-blazes-celebrate-their-league-and-cup-double/
  4. https://web.archive.org/web/20041117215908/http://www.dinaspowysfc.co.uk/League%20positions%202003-2004.htm
  5. "Barry all set for league season". 23 June 2005.
  6. https://www.barryanddistrictnews.co.uk/sport/758494.season-ends-with-defeat/
  7. "Vale of Glamorgan League Tables 2006-2007". WFDA. Retrieved 22 December 2023.
  8. "Vale of Glamorgan League Tables 2007-2008". WFDA. Retrieved 22 December 2023.
  9. "Vale of Glamorgan League Tables 2008-2009". WFDA. Retrieved 22 December 2023.
  10. "Vale of Glamorgan League Tables 2009-2010". WFDA. Retrieved 22 December 2023.
  11. "Vale of Glamorgan League Tables 2010-2011". WFDA. Retrieved 22 December 2023.
  12. "AFC Colcot win Vale Premier Division league title!". 10 May 2012.
  13. "Aberdare Valley League (Heatwise) 2012-2013" (PDF). fchd.info. Retrieved 22 December 2023.
  14. "Vale of Glamorgan League Tables 2013-2014". WFDA. Retrieved 22 December 2023.
  15. "Vale of Glamorgan tables". 15 May 2015.
  16. "The Vale of Glamorgan Football League winners and runners-up" . Retrieved 22 December 2023.
  17. "Vale of Glamorgan Football League wraps up for another season" . Retrieved 22 December 2023.
  18. "Vale of Glamorgan Football League 2017/18 season in review" . Retrieved 22 December 2023.
  19. "VOGAFL CHAMPIONS 2019/20". Vale of Glamorgan League. 5 June 2020. Retrieved 11 June 2020.
  20. "Holton Road Promoted". 21 May 2023.
  21. https://glamorganstar.co.uk/airport-reserves-clinch-title/