Last updated : Monday, 01 July 2024

Welsh Premier Academy League

The Welsh Premier Academy League is a football league for the youth academies of clubs in the Cymru Premier League. It was founded in 2012 and is currently sponsored by the FAW Trust.

History

The Welsh Premier Academy League was founded in 2012 as a way to provide more competitive opportunities for young players in Wales. The league is divided into two divisions, North and South, with each division consisting of 10 teams. The top two teams in each division at the end of the season are promoted to the Premier League, while the bottom two teams are relegated to the Development League.

Welsh Premier Academy League action

The league has been won by The New Saints a record 10 times, followed by Bangor City with 3 titles.

Format

The Welsh Premier Academy League is played on a double round-robin basis, with each team playing each other team twice, once at home and once away. The top two teams in each division at the end of the season are promoted to the Premier League, while the bottom two teams are relegated to the Development League.

Current Season

Welsh Premier Academy League match

The current season is the 2022-23 season. The North division is currently being led by The New Saints, while the South division is currently being led by Aberystwyth Town.

Sources

Featured Divisions

Featured Teams

Are you looking for something ? Search the TeamStats directory...

Team management made easy

Football team organiser? TeamStats is the ultimate football coach app, providing powerful all-in-one software to grassroots football teams around the world.

Learn more
Used around the world by clubs and teams from:
  • The FA Logo - English Football Association
  • Northern Ireland FA Logo
  • Scottish FA logo
  • United States Soccer Logo
  • Welsh FA Logo
  • Eire Football Association Logo
  • Czech Republic Football Association Logo
  • Singapore Football Association Logo
  • Australia FFA logo - Football Federation Australia