Last updated : Saturday, 29 June 2024
Gwent County Amateur Football League
The Gwent County Amateur Football League is an amateur football league in South Wales. It is affiliated to the Football Association of Wales (FAW) and is one of the largest amateur leagues in Wales.
The league was founded in 1921 and currently has over 200 clubs competing in its various divisions. The top division is the Gwent County League Premier Division, which is at Level 5 of the Welsh football pyramid.
History
The Gwent County Amateur Football League was founded in 1921 by a group of local football enthusiasts. The inaugural season consisted of just 10 clubs, but the league has since grown to become one of the largest amateur leagues in Wales.
The league has undergone a number of changes over the years, including the introduction of new divisions and the re-structuring of the Welsh football pyramid. However, the Gwent County Amateur Football League has remained a popular and successful league throughout its history.
Structure
The Gwent County Amateur Football League is divided into a number of divisions, each of which is at a different level of the Welsh football pyramid. The top division is the Gwent County League Premier Division, which is at Level 5. The other divisions are the Gwent County League Division One, the Gwent County League Division Two, and the Gwent County League Division Three.
The league also has a number of cup competitions, including the Gwent County League Cup, the Gwent County League Challenge Cup, and the Gwent County League Junior Cup.
Sources
- Gwent County Football Association
- Gwent County Football Association (Wikipedia)
- Gwent County League (Welsh Football Data)
