Cymru Leagues: Airbus UK and Cefn Druids see Tier One Licence application rejected

Airbus and Cefn Druids’ futures have been cast into doubt after being refused a domestic licence by the Football Association of Wales. 

Both clubs have been rejected for a Domestic Licence and a UEFA Licence, the required accreditation to compete in Wales’ top division.

Failure to overturn the decision would see the two clubs relegated from the Cymru Premier. 

Nine of the 12 Cymru Premier clubs obtained a Tier 1 Licence and UEFA Licence, which allows them to compete in European competitions.

Newtown were rejected a UEFA Licence, the necessary accreditation to compete in the Europa League playoffs.

Cymru North and South leaders Prestatyn Town and Swansea University respectively have also had their applications rejected.

A statement from the FAW read: “Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the Panel took full consideration of any restrictions the clubs may have encountered in their Licence application as a result of the situation.”  

As it stands, the Cymru Premier could run at 11-teams with Haverfordwest County promoted from the Cymru South after the Bluebirds passed the criteria.

Both first and second place in the Cymru North failed their application, whilst third-placed Colwyn Bay were one of eight withdrawals.

Buckley Town, Cambrian & Clydach Vale, Cwmamman United, Llandudno, Llanelli, Porthmadog and Rhyl also withdrew.

Each club has ten days to subject an appeal to the First Instance Body to overturn the initial decision.

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