Cymru Premier
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For the feeder to the Cymru Premier, see Welsh Football League. For the rugby union league, see Welsh Premier Division. For women's football league, see Adran Premier.
The Cymru Premier, known as the JD Cymru Premier for sponsorship reasons, is the national football league of Wales. It has both professional and semi-professional status clubs and is at the top of the Welsh football league system. Prior to 2002, the league was known as the League of Wales (LoW), but changed its name as part of a sponsorship deal to the Welsh Premier League. The league was rebranded as the Cymru Premier for the 2019–20 season.[1]
Quick Facts Founded, Country ...
Founded | 1992 |
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Country | Wales |
Other club(s) from | England (1 team) |
Confederation | UEFA |
Number of teams | 12 |
Level on pyramid | 1 |
Relegation to | Cymru North Cymru South |
Domestic cup(s) | Welsh Cup |
League cup(s) | Welsh League Cup |
International cup(s) | |
Current champions | The New Saints (16th title) (2023–24) |
Most championships | The New Saints (16 titles) |
Most appearances | Chris Venables (537) |
Top goalscorer | Marc Lloyd Williams (319) |
Website | cymrufootball |
Current: 2024–25 Cymru Premier |
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